Sherwood police make arrest in playground destruction
A 19-year-old man was arrested for destroying a swing set designed for disabled children at a Sherwood, Arkansas park with a large firework, causing damage that will shut the playground down for several weeks.
LISTEN: 911 call details frantic search for child swept into storm drain in Bryant
Authorities have released a 911 call detailing the harrowing search for a 9-year-old girl swept into a storm drain by floodwaters during heavy rain in Bryant on Wednesday.
At the highest point in Arkansas, buying a glass of wine requires a free...
At The Lodge in Arkansas' Mount Magazine State Park, the in-house Skycrest Restaurant with large south-facing windows, a two-story stone-clad fireplace and timber beams is a charming place to take advantage of the views over the southern bluff of the mountain. Because of the restaurant's location within a dry county,..
The Fry Side of Arkansas: Where French Fries Steal the Show
Potatoes come in many forms — tater tots, hash browns, mashed potatoes — the list goes on. But perhaps the most famous form is the French fry. No matter the shape or dipping sauce you use, the popularity of this fried fare cannot be denied. The average American...
Holiday highway death toll rises to eight in state
Arkansas State Police posted on Thursday morning information about two additional highway fatalities during the Independence Day weekend, July 3-6, 2026, raising the death toll for the period to eight statewide. Rosilan Marcus, 47, of Springdale was killed and four other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunda
Report finds nearly half of Arkansas counties are maternity deserts
A 2022 report from the March of Dimes shows that nearly half of the counties in Arkansas qualify as maternity care deserts. That term is defined as a county lacking access to birthing hospitals, birth centers and obstetric clinicians like OB-GYNs or midwives. The report finds that 60% of maternity care deserts in the c
Arkansas History for July 9: Gov. Charles Brough born
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 9, 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 information c
Applications open for Century Farm program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding farm families that applications for the Arkansas Century Farm Program are open now through July 31st. Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward says the program recognizes Arkansas families who have owned and continuously farmed the same land for 100 years or more, honoring thei
Child trauma experts highlight lasting impact on children after deadly Pulaski County shooting
Following this week's tragic shooting that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy in Pulaski County, child trauma experts are reminding families that the emotional impact extends far beyond the initial tragedy.
9 Charming Arkansas River Towns Made For A Summer Day Trip
Grab the day bag and point the car toward the river because this route has the kind of small-town energy that plays well on a sunny afternoon. Arkansas does river towns with real character. You get old streets that still feel lived in, bridges glowing over the water, murals that...

















