J-B Hunt launched $1 billion stock buyback
Arkansas trucking giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced an ambitious $1 billion stock buyback program, further cementing its financial strength in the nation’s freight and logistics industry. Based in Lowell, Arkansas, just east of Oklahoma’s border, the company’s move carries significance for Oklahoma’s...
Report: Arkansas child poverty hits 14%, above national average
Child poverty in Arkansas increased to 14% between 2022 and 2024, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot.
North Little Rock to host BOO Ball celebration for adults with disabilities and their...
North Little Rock, Arkansas – The North Little Rock Therapeutic Recreation Program is bringing back its much-loved BOO! Ball, a festive Halloween-themed evening created specifically for adults with disabilities, ages 18 and older. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Arkansas man warns others after being targeted in jury duty scam
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A family is sounding the alarm after a phone call on Wednesday left a husband and father believing he would be arrested for failing to appear for a jury summons. After calling LRPD and the sheriff’s office, it was discovered to be a scam, and...
Arkansas volunteer firefighter chief braces for end of Federal Surplus Property Program
The Federal Surplus Property Program, which has been providing fire departments in Arkansas with essential equipment for decades, is shutting down due to changes in federal regulations and a lack of large surplus items.
The Enormous Thrift Store In Arkansas Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
Step into the Benton Goodwill and you’re not just entering a store – you’re embarking on a treasure hunt where thirty dollars can transform into a cartful of unexpected delights. This isn’t your average shopping trip; it’s an expedition into a world where yesterday’s discards become tomorrow’s...
Report shows more Arkansas, U.S. children living in poverty
Children living in poverty in Arkansas was 14.5% in the 2022-2024 period, up from 8.9% between 2019-2021, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF). The national average is 13%. The report, “Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States: A 10-Year Update,” was posted Oct....
Arkansas PBS Spreads Warmth with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Arkansas PBS is partnering with 60 organizations statewide for the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive, honoring Fred Rogers’ legacy of kindness and community. The drive encourages Arkansans to donate new or gently worn sweaters and cold-weather clothing at participating schools, libraries, businesses, or at...
$6.675M allocated to Arkansas for 267 affordable housing units
DALLAS (KNWA/KFTA) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded $73.5 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants to support 53 housing projects across six states, including Arkansas. FHLB Dallas announced grants for 53 housing projects across Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New...
Fallen tree blocks traffic on southwest Little Rock road
A fallen tree blocked traffic in southwest Little Rock Saturday afternoon, prompting city officials to reroute traffic until the tree is cleared.
