Central High School places 2 staff members on leave during athletic eligibility investigation
Central High School principal April Rike placed two employees on paid administrative leave as part of an investigation into student athletic eligibility requirements.
Study shows Arkansas #1 in nation for lung disease risk
A study by the Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com identified Arkansas as the state with residents most at risk of developing lung disease based on factors such as smoking rates and air pollution.
Arkansas judge keeps block on laws giving governor firing power over prison officials
A Pulaski County judge rejected a request Friday to allow Arkansas to enforce two laws giving the governor power to fire top prison officials, saying that a settlement agreement struck with the Board of Corrections was “in direct conflict with the Arkansas Constitution.” Pulaski County Circuit Judge Patricia James’ dec
Early Morning Firefighters Respond To Two House Fire In Arkansas
An alarming blaze erupted before dawn, stirring concerns across the community. An early morning fire in the HWY 110 area destroyed two houses, prompting a multi‑department response that included Burnt Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Survival Flight ambulance and the VBCSO; no injuries were reported and the cause remai
ARDOT to remove campaign signs from highway right of ways
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - As the midterm elections draw closer, the Arkansas Department of Transportation reminds candidates and their supporters that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on highway right of ways. According to state law, only official directional, informational and regulatory highway signs are allow
Arkansas Highway Police seize $5.1 M worth of cocaine and stolen ATV, among other...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — Recently, the Arkansas Highway Police conducted two significant drug busts along Interstate 40 (I-40) during commercial motor vehicle stops. According to authorities, during the first stop, K9 Mack gave a positive alert to the vehicle, and a subsequent search led to the seizure of 254 ki
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
A Colorado angler named Chad came over to Arkansas to land a nice 4.3-pound, 21-inch rainbow trout on the White River near Calico Rock this week. He was fishing with a Jenkins Fishing Resort guide named Cobb (no other details available on the names), and they were using sculpins to land the rainbow. According to Dave M
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission gives Lake Conway project update
Drought conditions have accelerated the largest lake renovation in Arkansas Game and Fish Commission history at Lake Conway, which remains on track for completion within its five-year timeline.
Little Rock School District continues LRSD Forward plan and possible school closures
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock School District is continuing the discussion and exploring more options with the district's LRSD Forward plan. Thursday, the board heard what zoning could look like under the different options of closing schools in the district. Constraints are due to several factors, like...
Georgia-Pacific advances to final four of ‘Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas’ competition
Georgia-Pacific’s manufacturing operation in Clark County has advanced to the Featured Four stage of the fifth annual “Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas” competition, the Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce announced. Organized by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA and Arkansas Business, the competit

















