Benton restaurant owner takes plea deal without sexual-assault charges
A Benton family says they are frustrated and heartbroken after the owner of a local restaurant, accused of sexually assaulting a then-14-year-old girl, accepted a plea deal on Wednesday that did not include any of the original sexual assault or felony charges.
Arkansas teacher resigns amid investigation over social media contact with student
LAMAR, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A teacher with the Lamar School District in northwest Arkansas resigned last week after an investigation over their contact with a student over social media. The district said in a social media post that on Nov. 10, officials began investigating a concern over the use...
North Little Rock Residents Invited to Apply for Local Bus Operator Jobs at Jan....
Rock Region METRO is hiring new bus operators for its Local fixed route service. A hiring event will take place on Friday, January 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 901 Maple St., North Little Rock. Applicants can contact Human Resources to schedule an appointment.
Father breaks cycle of crime and addiction with the help of an Arkansas program
A program in Arkansas is looking to help those stuck in a vicious cycle of addiction, like how one Searcy father once was.
Arkansas teen to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Reaghann Powell, a junior from Harmony Grove, is set to make her debut in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the iconic Macy's Great American Marching Band. Powell shared her excitement and journey to the Big Apple, revealing that participating in the...
Traffic Stop Leads to Huge Drug Bust in Arkansas
Imagine finding nearly 1,000 pounds of THC products during a simple inspection. This isn’t your typical traffic violation!
Two people arrested following drug bust in Arkansas
ARKANSAS — Benton police announced Wednesday morning that two individuals were taken into custody following a SWAT raid at a home on Worth Avenue. Just before 6 a.m., SWAT teams from Benton and Saline County executed a search warrant at 6921 Worth Avenue. Both individuals were arrested without incident. Their names...
Arkansas’ Permitless Carry Law Allows Guns in State and City Parks
In Arkansas, guns can be carried in most state and city parks. That’s the word from the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office. Assistant A.G. Justin Hughes authored the eight-page legal opinion. It followed questions submitted by Arkansas State Representative Sonia Barker, R-Smackover, just north of El Dorado in...
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas ‘Fight for Snow’ in Viral Elsa Meme as...
TENNESSEE – It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but the South is already losing its mind over a potential snow forecast — and a viral meme featuring Elsa from “Frozen” is taking over social media. The map, which shows a narrow band of snow stretching from Arkansas to Ohio, has sparked laughter, friendly rivalry, and...
This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Arkansas -Would You Try It?
If you’re looking for a somewhat claustrophobic hike in Arkansas, then you might enjoy the Lost Valley Trail near Ponca. This beautiful trail is in the nationally protected Buffalo National River area and is in the heart of the Ozarks. It’s not long, but you’ll see so many interesting things along the way. Read on […]
