Three shot at Faulkner County event venue
The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office is investigating after three people were shot early Sunday morning at an event rental venue along Highway 65 North.
Clayton Homes Cuts Ribbon on $42M Facility in Conway
Clayton Homes, a leading national builder of single-family manufactured homes, recently cut the ribbon on a new home building facility in Conway. Clayton is investing $42 million in modernizing an existing 220,000-square-foot facility. The Conway plant marks the Tennessee-based company’s 41st facility, and the first...
Where Medicaid Finances Births in Arkansas
Medicaid finances a substantial share of births in the U.S., covering approximately 41% of all births in 2023. Women of reproductive age make up nearly 1 in 4 Medicaid beneficiaries nationally, underscoring Medicaid’s role in maternal health. ACHI analyzed Arkansas Department of Health birth records and data from...
From homelessness to honors student: ASPSF Day of Giving supports parents like Kyanna Graham
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) will host its second-annual Day of Giving this Friday, March 20. The fundraiser is a 24-hour statewide effort to raise awareness and funds for single parents pursuing higher education. ASPSF’s Day of Giving coincides with National Single Parent Day,...
Little Rock family holds balloon release on second anniversary of loved one’s death
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Family and friends gathered Monday to remember 30-year-old Leonard Jones III, two years after he was shot and killed in Little Rock. Loved ones honored Jones with a balloon release, remembering his life while continuing to call for justice. “It’s hard to believe, like I...
Arkansas Department of Commerce eliminating over two dozen roles due to ‘loss in funding’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Over two dozen jobs at the Arkansas Department of Commerce (ACOM) are set to be axed this month due in part to a "loss in funding" to certain areas of the agency, according to state documents. A memo from the Office of Personal Management published...
Fresh Lobster on Wheels? Yes, It’s Returning to Central Arkansas
The Cousins Maine Lobster food truck is making its rounds once again! This time, the food truck is traveling all the way from Kansas City just to please its central Arkansas patrons!. Nationally known for its delicious lobster rolls, lobster tacos, lobster bisque and so much more, the food truck...
Arkansas History for March 17: Wreck takes life of Lafayette County deputy
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for March 17, 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...
US Marshals Service task force makes 24 arrests, serves 66 warrants in multi-day Arkansas...
Operation Steel Resolve resulted in 24 fugitive arrests and the clearing of 66 warrants, including 6 homicide-related charges, 23 aggravated assault and battery charges, 2 sexual assault charges, 7 firearm-related offenses, 6 drug-related offenses and 22 additional felony and misdemeanor counts.
Benton meeting Monday to consider rezoning, court resurfacing and more
The Benton City Council will meet Monday evening at City Hall. Council members will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including park court improvements, property rezonings, and a nuisance property demolition. Read details below. The Benton City Council will hold its next meeting Monday, March 16, 2026, at...
