Alpha-Gal on the Rise in the Natural State: Dr. Alison Humphrey Weighs In
In September 2023, Arkansas became the first U.S. state to designate alpha-gal syndrome as a reportable condition, requiring health care providers to notify the state health department of cases. State health officials said the annual number of reported cases of tick-borne illnesses, including alpha-gal syndrome, has...
Arkansas History for September 7: Steamboat disaster
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 7, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and...
Unemployment numbers continue to rise in northern Arkansas, southern Missouri in July
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri continued to rise in July when compared to the June numbers. It was the second straight month with an...
Bryant Police Department investigating hit and run fatality
BRYANT, Ark. (KATV) — The Bryant Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Thursday. On Sept. 4, at around 2:18 p.m., officers responded to Highway 183 Northwest Loop near David's Burgers regarding a deceased white man who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. The...
We the people: Sept. 5 – Arkansas Gov. Francis Cherry born in 1908
From K8 Now: Weekend Happenings with Chase Gage for Sept. 5-7 Each Friday at 11:30 a.m. Good Morning Region 8 Anchor Chase Gage previews weekend happenings around our viewing area.
Little Rock Fire Department battles house fire near War Memorial Stadium
The Little Rock Fire Department responded to a house fire on Markham Street on Saturday afternoon, believed to have started in the kitchen and spreading to the attic, with no injuries reported and significant damage.
Wheelin’ & Healin’: Jacksonville Car Show Rolls In to Support Animal Shelter
The 26th Annual Wheelin’ & Healin’ Car & Truck Show, which benefits the Jacksonville Animal Shelter, will be held on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Municipal Drive (Goodsell Truck Accessories and Gwatney Performance Innovation) in Jacksonville. Hosted by the Arkansas Pontiac GMC Association and...
Arkansas food pantry fighting food insecurity during hunger action month
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark — It's officially Hunger Action Month, and in recent years, Arkansas has ranked the worst in the country for food insecurity. Local food pantries are seeing the need grow firsthand every day. Travis Matthews oversees the food pantry and said he's seeing the need grow...
10 Sunniest Cities in Arkansas for Quiet and Comfortable Retirements
Retirement is a phase many look forward to, a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. For those seeking a sunny and ... Read more The post 10 Sunniest Cities in Arkansas for Quiet and Comfortable Retirements appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Miss America’s Teen pays tribute to Peyton Bolling during Saturday competition
Miss America's Teen paid tribute to Miss Arkansas' Teen Peyton Bolling as she passed the crown to Tess Ferm from South Carolina, celebrating her dedication, kindness, and service initiative "Civics in Motion".
