Nearly 3,700 customers without power across Arkansas, Oklahoma
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Thousands were left without power on Thursday evening as storms moved through Arkansas and Oklahoma. As of 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 18 there were over 3,700 customers without power in the 5NEWS viewing area. Here's a breakdown of where those outages were and what services were affected:
Jasper School Nutrition Director to be recognized for coordinating 280k meals for children
A Jasper Public School Nutrition Director is to be recognized this Thursday for her work in coordinating over a quarter million meals for children in need. As a part of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance 2025 Hunger Action Month breakfast being held Thursday in Little Rock, Jasper School Child Nutrition Director,...
North Little Rock police seek man for indecent exposure
Police in North Little Rock are on the lookout for Rodney Austin Jr., who is wanted on an active warrant for indecent exposure. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Austin's whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling the NLRPD Tip-Line at 501-680-8439 or Detective Michael...
Little Rock’s ‘Downtown Food Truck Festival’ returns with cheesy delights and shady spots
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The 14th annual Downtown Food Truck Festival is set to return this Sunday, September 21, promising a day filled with delicious eats, live music, and community fun in a new, shadier location. The festival will take place at the 30 Crossing Green Space, offering a...
Titan II explosion: remembering the disaster that nearly changed Arkansas forever
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — It has been 45 years since a deadly explosion occurred at the Titan II Launch Complex, North of Damascus in Van Buren County. That disaster threatened Arkansas' existence and helped end the Titan II Missile Program. Around 6:30 p.m., the night before the explosion, an...
Two lucky Arkansans win big on the same day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Two lucky Arkansans won big from their instant lottery tickets and claimed their prize on the same day. According to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), Amanda H. from Baxter County won $100,000 playing $100,000 Golden Ticket, a $5 instant game, and James Guerin from Saline County won $50,000...
Eighth Circuit open to reinstating Arkansas ban of e-signatures on voter registrations
ST. LOUIS (CN) — A three-judge panel of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals pushed back hard on the counsel for a voter registration nonprofit during Thursday’s oral arguments in the dispute over Arkansas’s policy prohibiting electronic signatures on voter registration applications. Get Loud Arkansas, a voter...
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration sounds alarm over text scam targeting taxpayers
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has warned of a text scam targeting taxpayers, urging them not to provide any sensitive or financial information.
Little Rock Zoo shares passing of its beloved goat, Bravo
The Little Rock Zoo has announced the passing of its beloved Boer goat, Bravo, who had been having trouble standing and ultimately had to be euthanized due to his condition.
Wrightsville treasurer and council member resign, citing unethical city practices
Wrightsville, Ark. (KATV) — The city of Wrightsville is down a Treasurer and a City Council Member Wednesday, after both resigned from their respective positions. The treasurer’s role and the Ward Three council seat belonged to married couple Mabeline and Michael Hansberry. As of today, they’ve wiped their...
