Little Rock AR

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Parents in one Arkansas elementary school are speaking out — saying a fifth-grade teacher inappropriately touched their daughter inside the school. They say when they first asked about the incident, the principal told them it wasn’t caught on camera. But later, they were...

Soul food in Arkansas isn’t just a meal—it’s a hug on a plate. From crispy fried chicken to creamy mac and cheese, these dishes carry the flavors of tradition, love, and generations of cooking passed down with pride. Across the state, restaurants are keeping homestyle comfort alive, serving plates that make you...

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – Frustrations are growing in the Higgins Community with break-ins on the rise over the last month.  Pamella Boton and Rodney Bolden spoke with FOX 16 News about the situation. “With me, it happened at 3 o’clock in the morning,” Boton said.  Like a thief in the night, they say the person […]

MOORE: The Arkansas steel industry continues to grow despite tariffs and economic uncertainty. Business leaders met at the Rotary Club of Little Rock on Tuesday to discuss the current state of the industry and its future. Steve Grandfield, chief operating officer of Lexicon, a Little Rock-based steel fabricator, says...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Baxter County woman can thank a “gut feeling” for winning $100,000 in the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Amanda H. told lottery officials she only plays when she has some extra cash. When she does play, she trusts her intuition to help her pick out a ticket.

Deep in the murky waters of the White River in Arkansas, tales of a strange aquatic creature have circulated for generations. Known locally as the White River Beast, this enigmatic creature has become part of Arkansas folklore, with reported sightings dating back to the late 1800s. Unlike its more famous cryptid...

Arkansas is cracking down on duplicate voter registrations and fraud with a new initiative.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock is tied for number one for the worst year-round particle pollution in the Southeast. According to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report, the Little Rock metro area's air quality has gotten worse, with locals exposed to more harmful ozone smog and particle pollution.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced on Sept. 17 that Fayetteville violated state law by not assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an incident on June 16. Griffin's opinion had been requested by State Rep. Kendon Underwood on June 18, who claimed the city's...

I prefer urban legends over scary stories. Knowing it could’ve actually happened really amps up the scare factor in my opinion. If you want to know the best urban legend in Arkansas, it’s the Gurdon Light, hands down. This terrifying tall tale takes place in the small town of Gurdon, Arkansas, home to just over […]