Grandparents arrested after children in their care allegedly test positive for ‘shockingly high levels’...
WILLIFORD, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - Two grandparents in Arkansas were arrested after children in their care allegedly tested positive for “shockingly high levels” of drugs. In June, the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division received a referral from the Department of Human Services regarding endangered...
The Great Firefly Hunt: Help Save Arkansas’ Glowing Gems!
One of my favorite things to do in the summertime is to watch for fireflies around dusk. You may notice the glow of these incredible fireflies or lightning bugs in your yard, but you wouldn't believe all the different species of fireflies there are. There could be 30 different fireflies...
Arkansas Storm Team Alert Day: Dangerous Heat Once Again…
An Arkansas Storm Team Alert Day has been issued as dangerous heat grips much of the state today. Heat index values are expected to reach between 105° and 110°, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for central and northeastern Arkansas. A Heat Advisory covers much of the rest of the state, so no matter where you...
North Little Rock man’s appeal of sentence for firebombing police cars during George Floyd...
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a North Little Rock man's 66-month prison sentence for firebombing three police cars during the 2020 George Floyd protests, finding that the law was properly applied despite the cars not being purchased by the federal government.
‘Grace United’ | Little Rock church celebrates 3 years of unity through merged congregations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — If you walk into Grace United, a nondenominational church on Cantrell Road, you might not notice its most powerful feature — it's a congregation formed from the merger of two churches. "The message of the gospel is what unites everyone, and we know that...
Arrest made following overnight homicide in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department is now investigating a homicide that happened just before midnight on July 19. According to reports, at about 11:51 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at 1025 Brookside Drive. Once they arrived at the scene, they found an...
Walmart CEO tops list of highest-paid executives
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As always, Walmart Inc. dominates this week’s lists of Arkansas public company data. The Bentonville retailer’s 13-year record at the top of the Fortune 500 list of the largest publicly traded companies is under pressure from Amazon Inc., but it has no rival in its home state: Its net income of...
EBT Scams on the Rise in Arkansas, Officials Warn of Stolen SNAP Benefits
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A warning from the Arkansas Attorney General is urging caution for Arkansans to avoid becoming victims of EBT scams. Below is the full press release:. Arkansans are experiencing an increase in EBT theft. Scammers are accessing funds on EBT cards without the knowledge of the recipient and then...
Arkansas Department of Human Services launches website to fight SNAP fraud
The Arkansas Department of Human Services has launched a website to help combat SNAP fraud and has advised SNAP recipients to take steps to prevent being defrauded, such as changing their PIN regularly and keeping it a secret.
Average gas prices continue decline
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas motorists paid about six cents a gallon less for gas than they did the previous week. According to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 1,826 stations in the Natural State, gasoline prices fell 5.8 cents a gallon to an average of $2.74. That’s 9.7 cents a gallon...