Arkansas one of 50 states in $149 million-plus settlement from Mercedes-Benz
Arkansas is one of 50 states to receive a share of a $149 million settlement from Mercedes-Benz for violating state emissions laws, with Arkansas receiving $250,000.
Pennsylvania man who purchased body parts stolen in Arkansas sentenced to federal prison
Jeremy Lee Pauley of Pennsylvania was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for purchasing stolen body parts from a Little Rock woman, with others involved in the case also receiving sentences for their roles in the conspiracy.
Powerball ticket worth $150K sold in South Arkansas
A Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold in Pine Bluff for the Dec. 20 drawing, and the winner has 180 days to claim their prize.
Several new Arkansas laws take effect Jan. 1
When the calendar turns to 2026, more than a dozen new laws approved by Arkansas lawmakers are scheduled to take effect statewide. Some measures passed during the most recent legislative session included delayed implementation dates, setting Jan. 1 as the start date. Among the most notable is Act 1008, which...
Extension Homemakers to start 2026 with new lessons
LITTLE ROCK — As 2026 approaches, many people will make familiar resolutions — to get healthier, manage their money better, or learn something new — in the new year. Arkansas Extension Homemakers Clubs offers a way to accomplish all three goals and more. For the first four...
Holiday Meals event feeds Little Rock community
First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock held the sixth annual "Holiday Meals" event to help families struggling to put food on the table.
Arkansas schools see flu uptick as health officials urge early treatment
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas schools are seeing an uptick of influenza, according to the state Department of Health. The Department of Health reported an increase in absentees across several counties in Northeast Arkansas. At least five counties reported an increase of 10% for the week ending on December 12.
England Police seek suspects in disruptive paintball gun attack at local Sonic Drive-In
ENGLAND, Ark. (KATV) — The England Police Department is investigating after multiple reports were made about people shooting paintball guns at a Sonic Drive-In. Police did not say how many people were shooting paintball guns or what they shot. "While paintball guns may be perceived as toys, their use...
Arkansans finish up holiday shopping despite rising prices of Christmas lists
With just three days till the big day, some Arkansans are saying this year’s Christmas gift giving comes at a cost.
State lists recipients of the Community Assistance Grant Program
Recipients of the Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Program were announced Friday, December 19, 2025, including several in South Arkansas. The grants fill funding gaps for projects that provide services to crime victims, reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and revitalize communities. In May, the Arkansas...

















