Pair of lawsuits allege the Arkansas State Fair board have a lack of transparency,...
Two lawsuits have been filed against the Arkansas State Fair board, alleging a lack of transparency and accountability, including the denial of FOIA requests and questionable financial dealings.
Mothers leaving workforce due to daycare costs and less remote work flexibility
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Federal data reveals a shift in the workforce, with many mothers of young children opting to leave their jobs. China Simon, a mother of five, recently left her full-time accounting position in Little Rock to stay at home with her children. "It's so hard to balance wanting to work and have...
Overcrowded: Reducing recidivism in Arkansas is an uphill battle, experts say
Violet White’s experience in the Arkansas Department of Corrections taught her what helps — and what doesn’t help — formerly incarcerated people try to get their lives back on track. At one point in her 17 years as an agency employee, White worked on a grant-funded program to help people acclimate to life outside...
Tenants at North Little Rock apartment complex speak out as utilities set to shut...
Tenants at Shorter College Gardens Apartments say they are once again speaking out about what they describe as years of unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, as all utilities at the complex are scheduled to be shut off by December 29.
Rich Shumate: Fear of Missing Out on data center boom leads Arkansas officials to...
FOMO -- Fear of Missing Out -- has broken out across Arkansas, as elected officials, unelected economic developers, utility companies and their regulators fall all over themselves not to miss out on the AI-fueled data center boom, a competition characterized by hyperbole, secrecy and healthy doses of wishful...
Arkansas’ Black Santa brings holiday cheer, inclusion
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Santa Chris (Chris Kennedy), known as the Black Santa of Arkansas, has become a symbol of inclusivity and representation in the state. His journey began when he faced backlash for displaying Black Santa decorations in his yard. In response, his neighborhood rallied around him, and the...
‘Buck Rogers’ actor Gil Gerard dies, Catholic High honors his legacy
Gil Gerard came into our living rooms as the out-of-this-world Buck Rogers, but he came into the world as an Arkansan.
Arkansas, Are You Ready to Claim Your Throne?
We’re talking about AY Magazine’s Best Of Arkansas 2026 – the BIGGEST, MOST PRESTIGIOUS “Best Of” contest in the ENTIRE Natural State! This isn’t some local popularity contest. This is statewide glory, covering EVERY corner of Arkansas – from the Ozarks to the Delta, Little Rock to Fayetteville, and everywhere in...
AMP 2025 Power Women: Jamie R. Newton, Arkansas Army National Guard; Pilgrim’s Pride
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE DEFINING MOMENT OF YOUR CAREER SO FAR?. In my military career: becoming the first female infantry officer for the state of Arkansas. In my civilian career: being named K-12 senior commodity director at Pilgrim’s Pride. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT...
Training booms expected near Camp Robinson
Residents near Camp Robinson in North Little Rock may hear loud booms on Tuesday, December 16th, as military training gets underway, with officials acknowledging the noise may be disruptive but emphasizing the importance of the training for safety and security.

















