Arkansas’s second Buc-ee’s is now targeted for 2029 after another delay
Arkansas welcomed its first Buc-ee’s in Benton on August 17, but road-trippers waiting for the state’s second travel center have more time to wait. Buc-ee’s currently lists West Memphis for…
Volunteers haul 135 bags of trash, tires and more during cleanup; Papers found that...
Click at right or left to view slideshow above. • Watch for details on the next cleanup at facebook.com/canoearkansas • Photos courtesy of Saline River Canoe & Saline County Government. Dozens of community members gathered along the Saline River on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, for the Great Saline...
Arkansas Rastafest returns with a dreadathon and a kids dash for extra fun
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — If you’re looking for a weekend plan that mixes good vibes, good food and a few surprises, the sixth annual Arkansas Rasta Fest is back, and organizers say it’s bigger than ever, with the return of the Dread-A-Thon and even a pro wrestling match.
Meet the 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Finalists
The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame pays homage to the culinary heritage of Arkansas and the outstanding restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events that call Arkansas home. This year’s finalists were nominated in five categories: Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, Restaurateur of the Year, Food-Themed Event, Gone But Not Forgotten and People’s Choice.
Who you gonna call? Central Arkansas Ghostbusters bring spooky fun
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — If you’ve ever wished you could call the Ghostbusters and have them actually show up, Central Arkansas has you covered. The Central Arkansas Ghostbusters are a community group of “ghost heads” from across the state who suit up in authentic-looking gear, show up at events and raise money for Arkansas Children’s Hospital, all while leaning into the fun of spooky season.
FBI Summer Heat operation in Arkansas ends with 53 arrests
The FBI's Operation Summer Heat 2.0 led to 53 arrests in Arkansas and contributed to thousands of nationwide arrests and significant seizures of drugs and firearms during a four-month initiative.
Texas Couple’s Arkansas Homecoming Trip Turns Tragic as Alumnus James Parker Killed in Little...
A trip to Arkansas for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s homecoming ended in tragedy for a Texas couple when 74-year-old alumnus James Parker was shot and killed Thursday, October 15th, while stopping for gas in Little Rock. Parker, a retired Army officer from Mansfield, Texas, had returned...
U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance joining Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to promote education
U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance will join Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to promote childhood literacy and honor recipients of the Arkansas Merit Teacher Incentive Funds.
Hunter Orange Celebrates 50 Years in Arkansas
Bell bottoms, parachute pants and tight-rolled jeans have all gone the way of the dinosaur, but one clothing trend has lasted the test of time, at least in the deer woods. This weekend’s alternative firearms season marks the 50th year a hunter orange vest and hat have been mandatory in The Natural State.
Arkansas State Fair tops 100,000 visitors in first 2 days
More than 100,000 people attended the first two days of the Arkansas State Fair amidst varying temperatures and pleasant weather conditions.
