Governor Sanders authorizes additional disaster funding for severe storms and flooding
Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed an executive order authorizing additional funding to support recovery efforts tied to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that impacted Arkansas on or about April 2, 2025. Under the order, $50,000 will be obligated from the Governor’s Disaster Response and...
Memorial Day Remains Stormy Across South
Sunday and Memorial Day will be super soggy for millions across the Southern Tier of the country as several rounds of storms roll through the same areas that have experienced storms over the last few days. Some storms could become severe, with damaging winds and very large hail (2+ inches in diameter) possible. An...
Arkansas History for February 22: Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for February 22, 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...
10 Arkansas Taco Spots That Salsa Lovers Can’t Miss In 2026
Arkansas air smells different when the grill is hot and the cilantro is fresh. I spent the last few months driving through the Ozarks and the Delta to find the real deal. You know that specific tingle on your tongue from a sharp verde? That is what I chased across the Natural State.
These Are The 11 Arkansas Restaurants Where The Line Never Ends
Forty minutes in line and nobody was complaining. I stood outside a breakfast spot in Little Rock last Sunday watching the crowd wrap around the corner. People scrolled and talked, but no one left. The couple ahead of me had driven from Conway just for this. I’ve learned something from...
The Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival Returns for Its 48th Year!
Each March, the hills of Arkansas come alive in brilliant color as Wye Mountain Community Church hosts the beloved Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival, located just northwest of Little Rock in the small town of Bigelow at 22300 Highway 113. Now in its 48th year, this cherished tradition draws families and...
Swipe right? | Arkansas men turn friend’s dating app profile into a billboard
MAUMELLE, Ark. — Valentine's Day may have come and gone, but one Arkansas friend group is still playing Cupid. When dating apps didn't work, the group decided to take their buddy's search for "the one" to new heights. "The comments are, 'oh, he's a good guy. That's so fun...
Arkansas Legislative Council OKs $126 Million BEAD Broadband Awards to Connect 51,000 Rural Homes
By the Arkansas Black Vitality StaffLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Feb. 20, 2026 – The Arkansas...
Cooperative Extension Service experts urge healthy habits to help prevent heart disease
During American Heart Month in February, Cooperative Extension Service experts encourage Arkansans to develop healthy habits and know their risk factors to protect themselves from the leading cause of death in Arkansas -- heart disease. The Arkansas Department of Health reported that heart disease claimed the lives...
7 Enormous Thrift Stores In Arkansas Where You Can Browse For Hours
Forget those tiny corner boutiques where you bump elbows and fight for space. I’m talking about the kind of massive, warehouse-sized spots that actually require a physical game plan. Arkansas is home to some seriously huge resale hubs. These aisles feel like they stretch into the next zip code.

















