Little Rock AR

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Arkansas is in the midst of a legal showdown with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) over Act 624, a law that would ban PBMs from owning pharmacies in the state. Critics, including the Federal Trade Commission, argue that PBMs use their power to underpay independent...

Every morning before sunrise, dozens of commuters show up at Rock Region Region Metro bus stops throughout Central Arkansas. Travelers clutch onto their bags, backpacks, and hope for a smooth ride. For riders like Ashish Bhakta, the bus is a lifeline to daily work shifts, doctor’s appointments, schools, and errands....

BRYANT — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating an officer-involved, fatal shooting at the request of the Bryant Police Department. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. Monday after BPD responded to a disturbance with a weapon call in the 1100 block of S.W. 4th Street. Upon arrival, officers...

LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. — Pretrial proceedings for the Lonoke County dad on trial for killing the man who allegedly sexually abused his daughter wrapped up Thursday afternoon. However, the focus during the last day of Aaron Spencer's pre-trial hearing wasn't the gunfire or grief, but about what jurors may never get to see.

Arkansas has been awarded a four-year $35.8 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide program expansion in advanced manufacturing apprenticeships, making it the sole administrator of the fund.

BENTON, Ark. — For over a month now, protesters have stood outside Tim's Tavern in Benton after prosecutors made a plea deal and reduced the charges lodged against the owner. Timothy Steppach, owner of Tim’s Tavern, was initially charged with sexual assault against three underage girls who worked for...

Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has formally declared that state offices will be closed on Friday, December 26, 2025, giving state employees an additional day to spend with their families in observance of Christmas. The announcement came through a formal proclamation issued on...

Searcy's streets are aglow with holiday spirit, earning a top spot in Southern Living’s rankings. Let’s dive into what makes this town a must-visit this December.

Amazon’s decision to walk away from a $400 million logistics hub in Arkansas has abruptly erased 4,100 promised and existing jobs, turning what was billed as a long term anchor for Little Rock’s economy into a cautionary tale about industrial design and risk. Instead of ramping up operations, the company is now...

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Santa Chris, affectionately known as the Black Santa of Arkansas, has been spreading joy and inclusivity throughout the state since 2020. His journey began when he faced backlash for displaying Black Santa decorations in his yard. However, his neighborhood rallied around him, and the...