Update Released On Why Police Were Outside Conway School
If you saw police vehicles outside school in Conway, here’s why…. On August 7th, Conway Police Department shared a social media update. They are participating in training and drills at Conway High School today. Don’t be alarmed. Police Release Warning About Drills Outside School in Conway. Residents should...
Former AGFC Director Pat Fitts dies at 59
LITTLE ROCK — John Patrick “Pat” Fitts, who was the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 18th director and served from 2018-2021, died Wednesday morning in Little Rock. He was 59. Fitts began his 32-year career with the agency as a fisheries technician, mowing levees and dragging...
Arkansas’ ‘Bargains Galore on 64’ unites community in thrifty tradition
VAN BUREN, Ark. — Looking for unbeatable deals? A beloved Arkansas tradition kicks off this weekend, turning Highway 64 into a thrifter’s paradise. Every August, “Bargains Galore on 64” brings together hundreds of vendors and shoppers for a three-day event packed with yard sales and flea markets stretching across the...
Update Released On New Project In Jacksonville, Arkansas
As of 11:08 AM CDT on Friday, August 08, 2025, the Main Street to Vandenberg Boulevard project is 73% complete. The project, started in April 2023, includes widening 2.5 miles of Highway 67/167 to six lanes. Update Released in Jacksonville. Recent highlights include the installation of large support beams for...
Attorney General Tim Griffin warns Arkansans of rising toll road scams amid summer travel
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Consumers are being alerted to a rise in DMV and toll road scams that seek to secure personal information from consumers. Behind the scam is criminals masking themselves as a state service providers such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, in an effort to steal funds.
Arkansas History for August 9: Titan II missile explosion at Searcy
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 9, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and...
Arkansas Hunger Relief hosts festival to fight hunger with watermelon harvest and fun
This weekend, the 15th annual Watermelon Crawl at Perryville Heifer Ranch promises a juicy blend of gardening and community spirit, all in the name of fighting hunger across Arkansas. The event, organized by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, combines watermelon harvesting with a festival atmosphere to support...
Man wanted on murder charge in connection with 2024 Little Rock homicide
Police in Little Rock are searching for a man they believe is involved in a 2024 homicide.
US Secretary of Education set for Arkansas visit during start of national tour
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is set to visit Arkansas the week of August 11 as part of a national tour to hear from students, teachers and school leaders about education models and reforms.
From Streets to Greenspace: Downtown Food Truck Festival Lands at 30 Crossing
The Downtown Little Rock Partnership is making use of the new 30 Crossing Greenspace as the venue for this year’s Downtown Food Truck Festival. Set for Sunday, Sept. 21, the event will offer live performances, handmade goods, cocktails by Rock Town Distillery and more than 70 food trucks. According...