Little Rock AR

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — 98 employees of Little Rock-based steel fabricator Lexicon celebrated a milestone Thursday, graduating from the company’s skilled trades training program. The employees received certificates from Lexicon University during a graduation ceremony at the Robinson Center in Little Rock. The program, whi

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has adopted a resolution to address financial exploitation of elderly African Americans with dementia, the policy framework for which originated from its Pine Bluff branch. The branch this week announced the NAACP’s designation of Economic Development Resol

There are always great things to do in the Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the biggest events in Arkansas this weekend—from Chuckwagon races to Labor Day events and more. Don’t miss Heather Baker on 103.7 The Buzz’s Morning Mayhem Fridays for the latest event scoop.

SWEPCO announced expanded bill assistance measures for over 550,000 residential customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas to help manage higher electric costs caused by extreme heat.

Verizon customers in parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma are reporting service disruptions Thursday afternoon. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, reports of Verizon outages began around 2:40 p.m. Most reports involve problems with phone and internet services, while some customers say their devices have switc

The drought is rapidly worsening in Arkansas as flash drought conditions take hold. In fact, many Arkansans haven't seen a break in drought conditions since Fall 2025. Thursday, September 3, a new drought monitor shows worsening conditions.

Arkansas State Police are investigating a shooting in Cotton Plant that left two people injured earlier this week. The Woodruff County Sheriff’s Office and Cotton Plant Police Department requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division following a shooting on Conley Drive on Monday, A

A surge of alarm reverberated across Arkansas as officials reminded residents that the current burn ban leaves the state vulnerable to fast‑moving wildfires. Arkansas firefighters have answered several calls about illegal outdoor burns during a statewide burn ban, and one of those blazes caused damage to a vehicle, a s

Feature photo above: Set to open in October, the atg Pavilion will feature sculptures of notable Arkansas musicians and provide a covered space for smaller events. A few years ago, noted Arkansas painter and sculptor Kevin Kresse found himself in northeast Arkansas, stopping for the night in Forrest City. It was a slee

The city of Alexander is inviting the community to a day of autumn activities at its upcoming Alexander Fall Fest on Oct. 3. Read more below. The family-friendly festival is 12 – 6 p.m. at Alexander City Park at 15665 Robert Evans Road. Admission is free. Expect a range...