Little Rock AR

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas lost its tax-exempt status in 2024 and several of its partner agencies have more recently experienced cuts in funding from the organization. A search on the Internal Revenue Service website revealed the local United Way had its 501(c)(3) status revoked May 15, 2024. It...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Ten Arkansas properties were added to the National Register of Historic Places in September and October, recognizing sites tied to the state's educational, cultural and architectural history. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program announced the additions Thursday, Oct. 23. “It is always an honor to have...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A Russellville woman fighting the U.S. Department of Agriculture over her unfinished home is still waiting for answers after a hearing Thursday in Little Rock. Lisa Donahou appeared before the USDA’s National Appeals Division to challenge the agency’s decision to convert her construction loan...

A lingering drought is reshaping Arkansas’s outdoors, stirring concern among those who depend on its wetlands for recreation. The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission reports that an extended drought is likely reducing wetland habitat and waterfowl hunting opportunities across the state. Drought Reduces Wetland Habitat and Hunting Prospects. The...

Residents across the region were startled as a haze drifted across the sky, prompting widespread concern and speculation. Officials have confirmed that the smoke observed on the west side of Montgomery County originated from Oklahoma, and the area remains under a burn ban as authorities monitor the situation. Smoke traced...

Cabot High School is earning national recognition as its esports program joins some of the most successful high school competitive gaming programs in the United States. Cabot High School has been ranked #10 in the nation in the USA TODAY Sports/PlayVS Super 25 high school esports rankings, making the Panthers the only Arkansas school to earn a spot among the nation’s Top 25 programs in the opening fall 2026 rankings.

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday $564,267 in grant funding to help Arkansas schools expand access to meals, increase the use of Arkansas-grown products, and boost participation in school nutrition programs. “Student learning and success doesn’t happen without consistent...

There was no grand prize winner Wednesday, October 21, 2026 of the national Powerball jackpot. There were two Match 5 + Power Play winners of $2 million in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and one Match 5 winner of $1 million in New Jersey. According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the Powerball...

Usually it’s only trout we’re hearing about being caught around Calico Rock on the White River, but the very low water of late has drawn in largemouth and smallmouth bass who want to get in on the feeding action. That’s resulted in some good largemouth being caught in that area, including this one by guide Jeff Wallace of J&J Trout Guides this past week. Thanks to Dave McCulley for sending us the photo.

Recent reports point to a rise in Arkansas farmers struggling with finances following steep gains in fuel and fertilizer prices. The state led the nation in farm-related Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings during the third quarter of 2026. The state had 12 Chapter 12 filings in the third quarter, according to...