‘Second chance’ turns into $250K payday for Arkansas man
The winner almost deleted the voicemail asking him to call lottery officials. He is glad he didn't.
Power outages reported across Region 8
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Power outages are reported across Region 8 as storms move through Friday morning. As of 6:53 a.m., at least two electric companies are reporting them. To report a typo or correction, please click here.
Medicaid work rules revive fears of coverage losses in Arkansas
Andrew Hicks lost his health insurance once over a work requirement and worries he'll lose it again under the new federal law. Why it matters: Arkansas tried work requirements a few years ago, and the main result was that people lost health coverage — and Hicks, a 37-year-old from Little Rock, worries that's about to...
Arkansas unemployment rate slightly up after five-month streak
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the Arkansas unemployment rate has slightly increased after being unchanged for five months.
Arkansas cracking down on duplicate voter registrations with new initiative
Arkansas is cracking down on duplicate voter registrations and fraud with a new initiative.
LRPD names new suspect in December 2023 double homicide case
Police in Little Rock have identified another suspect in a 2023 double homicide case.
SONIC donates $30K to support Little Rock schools | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Fast-food giant SONIC announced Thursday that it donated $30,000 to fund classroom projects at Little Rock public schools to honor multiple local SONIC locations that were recognized among the top 50 SONICs in the country for 2025. The SONIC Foundation stated that it donated $10,000...
Cinnamon brand sold in Little Rock recalled for elevated lead levels
Consuming the cinnamon "may be unsafe," and consumers should throw away the products immediately, the FDA warned.
Dedication ceremony planned to honor the service and sacrifice of fallen ARDOT and highway...
Little Rock, Arkansas – A solemn event will take place this fall as the Arkansas Department of Transportation prepares to unveil a permanent memorial in honor of employees who died in the line of duty. The ARDOT Fallen Worker Memorial Dedication will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the department’s...
Arkansas officials issue Code Orange Air Quality Alert
Arkansas officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert due to high ozone levels, advising those with respiratory problems to limit prolonged outdoor exertion and recommending Arkansans to follow certain guidelines to reduce emissions.

















