Sanders has newfound power to flex with Arkansas Board of Corrections majority
Newly-elected Board of Corrections Chair Jamie Barker, left, talks to newly elected board Vice-Chair Nathan Lee, right, with newly-elected board secretary Boyce Hamlet in-between on Jan. 23, 2026 in North Little Rock. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Two years ago, the Arkansas Board of Corrections seemed...
People Drive From All Over Arkansas To Dine At This Unassuming Restaurant
There’s something magical about discovering a restaurant that doesn’t need flashy billboards or fancy marketing – just extraordinary food that creates its own buzz across county lines. Nick’s Bar-B-Q & Catfish in Carlisle, Arkansas is exactly that kind of place. It’s the definition of unassuming, yet...
Arkansas drivers get extra time to renew registrations without late fees
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced Friday it will waive all late fees for all vehicle registrations that expired this week. Drivers will have until Friday, Feb. 6, to renew their vehicles to receive the waiver. To accommodate the demand, the DFA said...
Arkansas History for February 1: Blaze Foley death
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for February 1, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this...
Arkansas Department of Corrections officer killed in deadly crash outside Cummings Unit
20-year-old Corporal Kajayla Hill, an officer with the Arkansas Department of Corrections, was killed in a crash outside the Cummins Unit on Thursday night when her car was struck by an 18-wheeler.
Deadly train collision under investigation in Pulaski County
A Louisiana woman was found dead after the vehicle she was in was struck by a train in Pulaski County, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the fatal accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 28 in the 19400 block of Big Lake Hunting Club. When law...
Top Razorback Booster Doubts Official Line about Program Breaking Ranks with Nation
Frank Fletcher is one of Arkansas’ most recognizable boosters. Sure, he doesn’t run any of the state’s four Fortune 500 companies, but Fletcher is an Arkansas Business Hall of Famer with ventures across multiple industries — most notably Fletcher Auto Group. It also helps that he makes regular appearances on 103.7...
Repping Arkansas: New Rep Director Returns to Roots, Spreads Southern Soul
One year ago, with the announcement of his hiring as artistic director at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, Steve Broadnax III experienced a homecoming in more than one respect. Not only did the role bring him back to his hometown but, more than that, to the spot that launched his theatrical aspirations.
Big Buck Classic set for February | Outdoor Report
Trey Reid of Arkansas Game & Fish joins Hayden Balgavy to discuss the dates for the Big Buck Classic and the availability of Christmas trees for fish habitats.
10 Slow-Paced Towns In Arkansas Where Affordable Homes Under $150,000 Still Exist
Looking for affordable homes in Arkansas where life moves at a gentler pace?. These 10 charming towns offer budget-friendly housing and a relaxed lifestyle that’s getting harder to find!. 1. Hardy. Hardy is a picture-perfect small town that looks like it was plucked from a storybook. The main street...
