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An Arkansas man was released from prison Friday after serving more than three decades for a murder he said he did not commit. Charlie Vaughn had been incarcerated since 1991 for the 1988 murder, rape, and burglary of 81-year-old Myrtle Holmes. DNA testing conducted in 1989 had excluded Vaughn as the source of the...

Arkansas is full of hidden culinary gems where flavor takes center stage and crowds are kept mostly in the know. These 14 off-the-beaten-path restaurants prove that sometimes the best meals come from unexpected corners of the state. Locals keep returning for dishes crafted with care, warm hospitality, and that...

The Arkansas Department of Health honored nearly 50 hospitals, 40 ambulance services, and other facilities for outstanding stroke care, including two Ozarks hospitals and emergency services.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, Arkansas — Arkansas homeowners and apartment residents are being urged to inspect bathroom exhaust fans this winter amid warnings that aging or poorly maintained units can overheat and ignite...

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — According to new data, homicides in Pulaski County have declined by 44% over the past three years. Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones announced that since he took office in 2023, the county’s murder rate has dropped from a historic high. Jones credited the significant decrease...

BRYANT, Ark. (KATV) — A Saline County driver narrowly avoided a tragedy similar to a deadly 2005 incident after a large rock was thrown onto her car from an overpass on Interstate 30 on Sunday. Kim Roberson was driving eastbound toward Little Rock just after noon when she heard...

Arkansas knows how to make comfort food unforgettable, and these 14 buffets prove it with catfish that keeps diners coming back for more. Crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned, each bite feels like a taste of Southern tradition served with a generous side of nostalgia. From cozy hometown spots to hidden...

In Arkansas, some meals are more about charm than speed, and the Oark General Store & Café proves it with biscuits that practically burst off the plate. This roadside diner turns simple ingredients into oversized, fluffy biscuits that steal the show with every bite. Locals rave about the comforting...

Your backyard might feel like a private retreat—but in Arkansas, not everything you plant, build, or install is automatically okay. New regulations, zoning laws, and safety codes mean some yard features that were once common could now be restricted—or even illegal. From fences and ponds to certain plantings,...

ARKANSAS (ARDOT) — You could be ticketed using a cell phone (handheld device) while driving as the state utilizes new work zone camera technology that can detect handheld device usage while driving.