Little Rock AR

Hayden Balgavy & Karen Fuller present Arkansas's morning headlines for February 18, 2026, including key elections updates.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The year was 1957, a time when the Little Rock School District started pushing racial inclusion, soon building a school that nearly 700 students flocked to. Stacy Sells, a Little Rock native, says she recalls that time in her life and the school she attended.

In Bentonville, there’s a spot you’d probably miss if you weren’t looking for it. No big signs, no trendy decor, just a simple, unassuming place that’s all about one thing: steaks. But don’t let the low-key vibe fool you. This restaurant has built a reputation across...

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for February 18, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this...

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is moving forward with public meetings this week on proposed budget cuts—some of which may call for hard decisions when it comes to staffing. "The district cares. [There's] just some hard decisions we have to make. We have...

If you’re someone who loves a good treasure hunt, this place will feel like hitting the jackpot. Picture yourself wandering through aisles filled with everything from quirky knick-knacks to vintage finds. The friendly chatter in the air makes it all feel even more fun. The prices?. So good, you’ll...

There’s a place in Arkansas where the road just stops and the wilderness begins. Most people drive right past it. One minute you’re in a neighborhood, the next you’re looking at 12,000 acres of trees and trails. It’s the kind of spot where you can actually hear yourself think.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — According to a news release from the Little Rock Police Department, the City of Little Rock Board of Directors voted to continue the use of the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. According to the LRPD, ShotSpotter has proven to be a valuable tool for the department,...

Cary’s Grill and Bar had been closed for four months after a business next door had a fire that caused smoke and soot to cover the entire inside of the restaurant. The co-owner of Cary’s Grill and Bar was Terrell Sanders, who explained how the fire from another business affected their own.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed an executive order to speed up the permitting process within the state government, requiring agencies to review and improve their processes within 120 days and submit an improvement plan within 180 days.