‘Leading With Purpose’ | Estem High School hosts first Black History panel
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — eStem Public Charter High School hosted its first-ever Black History Month panel on Friday, titled “Leading With Purpose: Our Stories, Our Strength, Our Legacy.”. The inaugural event was designed as a schoolwide instructional experience honoring the legacy, leadership, and ongoing contributions of...
The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Arkansas Restaurant Is Unbelievably Delicious
The grease on my fingertips feels like a badge of honor after a meal here. I found a spot in Arkansas where the amber crust has a satisfying crunch you can feel with every bite. Most places try too hard with fancy seasonings, but this kitchen relies on a heavy...
Interview: Melvin Gray Jr of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center in Little Rock
As MJ The Musical prepares to moonwalk its way into Little Rock March 4-8, audiences are getting ready for an electrifying theatrical celebration of one of the most iconic entertainers in history. The Tony Award-winning musical dives into the artistry, ambition, and humanity of Michael Jackson, blending his legendary...
Northeast Arkansas has numerous existing, planned historic sites
Archeologists have uncovered evidence that thousands of years before the Egyptians built the pyramids and the Greeks created the Parthenon, Native Americans hunted, camped and fished at Old Davidsonville. Pieces of wampum, a quantity of small cylindrical beads made from quahog shells and used as currency by Native...
Little Rock, AR Drought Update: 1-4 Inch Rain Deficits Widen Across State
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, Arkansas – Drought conditions across central Arkansas are deepening, impacting travel and water supplies. According to a Saturday afternoon update from the National Weather Service in Little...
12 Sayings You’ll Only Hear (and Understand) in Arkansas
Arkansas doesn’t shout — it drawls. It’s front porch conversations, SEC loyalty, backroad shortcuts, and weather that can’t make up its mind. If you understand these without needing a translator, chances are you’ve spent some quality time in The Natural State. 1. “Woo Pig Sooie!”...
Arkansas to “soft launch” upcoming Medicaid work requirement checks
From the Arkansas Advocate – Arkansas will begin checking the employment status of some Medicaid beneficiaries this summer under what’s being billed as a “soft launch” of work requirements that aren’t set to be enforced until next year. Mary Franklin, DHS’ director of the Division...
U.S. Oil Giants’ Billion-Dollar Lithium Investment Set to Transform Arkansas’s Smackover Formation
By the Arkansas Delta Informer Staff Lewisville, Ark. – Feb. 22, 2026– After announcing strategic...
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...
