World War II veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
Russellville native Foster "Jock" Davis reached a milestone that very few are lucky enough to claim on Monday, turning 102 years old. Not only is Davis two years past the century mark, but he's also a World War 2, and Korean War veteran.
Your Arkansas ballot initiative guide
Arkansans will soon decide whether to add three amendments to the state's constitution and whether to approve one statewide bond issue. Here's a rundown of each one. 🗳️ Issue 1 — Voting State of play: If voters approve this ballot initiative, it would create "The Citizens Only Voting Amendment" to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections in Arkansas. The ballot language says people who do not meet the qualifications of an elector under the Arkansas Constitution would not be permitte
23-Year-Old Woman Arrested Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Jacksonville, Arkansas
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated following a fatal pedestrian-involved crash early Saturday morning, October 10, 2026, in Jacksonville. According to a news release from the Jacksonville Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 4:39 AM in the 3600 block of...
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Dispatch Crews to Assist with Hurricane Isaias Outages
On Sunday, October 11th, The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas deployed 200 line workers and supporting personnel to assist with power outages following Hurricane Isaias. Crews routed to assist Wiregrass Electric in Dothan, Alabama, include Arkansas Valley Electric, C&L Electric, Carroll Electric, Clay County Electric, Craighead Electric, First Electric, North Arkansas Electric, Ozarks Electric, Petit Jean Electric, South Central Arkansas Electric, Southwest Arkansas Electric and Woodruff Electr
North Little Rock police identify woman that died in weekend shooting
Authorities identified 39-year-old Latasha Butler as the victim killed in a Sunday night shooting in North Little Rock that also left an adult male with life-threatening injuries.
23-year-old woman charged with Negligent Homicide and DWI after fatally striking man
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — On October 10 around 4:39 p.m., a Jacksonville Police Department officer observed a driver, identified as 23-year-old Abigail Walker, strike a pedestrian, identified as 36-year-old Terrell Taylor, walking in the 3600 block of John Harden. CPR was performed on Taylor, but it was too late...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Record breaking heat continues before cold front
Hot and humid conditions continue into the week ahead. Showers and storms are possible Wednesday. A cold front brings cooler air by Friday, October 16.
Report: 1 in 4 Arkansas EFA students left public schools
A new report from the University of Arkansas shows that only about one in four students who participated in Education Freedom Accounts in Arkansas last year switched from a public school. The data only factors grades one through 12. More than 44,000 students participated in the voucher program last school...
After her son’s homicide, Joyce Raynor helps Arkansas crime victims find support
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Joyce Raynor says she remembers how hard it was to find help after her son was killed. “In 2001, my son was a victim of a homicide,” Raynor said. “He was shot and killed by two men here in Pulaski County.”. Friends...
Renters in Arkansas aren’t moving. Here’s what the data shows.
TurboTenant reports on renter mobility in Arkansas.
