Before the Revolution: Explore America’s Story With Ken Burns on Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS is gearing up for the Nov. 16 premiere of Ken Burns’s six-part documentary “The American Revolution,” which examines how America’s founding turned the world upside down. In the meantime, take a journey through his previous films with Arkansas PBS Passport. Dig into films by...
Arkansas reggae festival promises island vibes and family fun
North Little Rock, Ark. (KATV) — The second annual Arkansas Reggae Festival is set to bring a taste of the islands to Central Arkansas on Saturday, August 30. Founder Ras Levi and Ruby Steward Brown, executive director of the Young Advocates of Baring Cross, shared their excitement for the event, which promises to be...
Two Arkansans Win $10,000 on New Lottery Scratch Off Tickets
Have you heard? There's a new $10 scratch-off ticket game with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery called, $10,000 Winnings. Two Lucky Arkansans Won $10,000 playing $10,000 Winnings. Winner #1. Almyra resident Carlene Buerke claimed her winnings on August 8 after she bought the ticket at the Stuttgart C-Stop, located at...
Lawmakers dig into prison failures after Arkansas escape
Arkansas lawmakers are demanding answers after a convicted murderer and rapist, Grant Hardin, escaped from the North Central Unit in Calico Rock in May.
Wingstock 2025 Bringing All-You-Can-Eat Flavor Back to NLR!
Chicken wing fans, Wingstock 2025 is returning to Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock this Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 2 p.m.!. Presented by The Poultry Federation, the popular all-you-can-eat event will feature local restaurants and vendors serving up their best wings, all competing for the People’s Choice...
Arkansas History for August 13: Gov. Sanders’ birthday
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 13, 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...
Arkansas’s morning headlines | August 11, 2025
Hayden Balgavy & Karen Fuller present Arkansas's morning headlines for August 11, 2025, including some new changes for students heading back to the classroom.
Richard Thomas Brings ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ to Little Rock
Little Rock theatergoers will have the rare chance to see Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas bring Mark Twain’s wit to life this fall. The acclaimed performer will star in “Mark Twain Tonight!” at the Robinson Center from Sept. 12–14, 2025. Thomas is the first and only...
Cabot officers cleared in officer-involved shooting; suspect faces felony charges
Cabot, Ark. (KATV) — The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Twenty-Third Judicial District has reached a conclusion into the investigation of a may 2025 shooting that involved two officers from the Cabot Police Department. It has been determined that the officers acted within their right under Arkansas...
New Arkansas law gives teachers more power to remove violent students from classroom
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Act 565, known as the "Teacher and Student Protection Act" went into effect Aug. 5 and gives teachers the power to remove disruptive or violent students from classrooms. Now that classes are in session for the 2025-26, some school officials are reacting to the new law.