Overcrowded: Arkansas’ prison system costs inmates, taxpayers
It’s been nearly two decades since Ruby Welch was released from prison, but she’s “still not free,” she said, because financial and emotional burdens remain. After serving seven years on a drug charge, Welch left prison with a $15,000 restitution that she’s still paying off. Until her ledger is cleared, the Hot...
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. gets married
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. got married to his fiancée Natalie!. Mayor Scott posted a video to his Facebook page late Tuesday night featuring highlights from the wedding. You can find that video embedded below:. Scott confirmed his engagement just two weeks...
Arkansas Ranks in Top 5 for States With Lowest Average Gas Prices
With Christmas less than 10 days away, Arkansas drivers are getting an early gift with lower gas prices at the pump. If you're one of many Americans taking to the highways this Christmas, Arkansas ranks as one of the top five states with the lowest average gas prices nationwide. According...
NLR man sentenced to 120 consecutive years for double murder of two teenagers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Following an investigation into a 2023 double homicide of two North Little Rock teenagers, a Pulaski County jury has convicted 26-year-old Devontea Clay of two counts of Second-Degree Murder. The case against Clay began in May of 2023, as ASP's Criminal Investigation Division (CID)...
Survey finds 45% obesity rate in rural areas of Arkansas, highlighting food access issues
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas has one of the highest obesity rates in the United States, and a new survey by the University of Arkansas shows us exactly where the highest levels of obesity are in the state. The University of Arkansas conducted its largest research survey ever, sending...
City of Little Rock Directors won’t ask absent director, Ken Richardson to resign
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Little Rock Board of Directors voted Tuesday night to deny a resolution that would have asked Ward 2 Director Ken Richardson to resign from office, because of his absence from board meetings for more than a year due to undisclosed medical issues. Because...
Santa Chris spreads holiday cheer at Community Bakery
Santa Chris brings holiday cheer to Community Bakery Wednesday at 6 p.m. with free photos for families.
New teen mental health program launching in Arkansas as 988 texts surge among youth
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A new mental health program aimed at reaching Arkansas teens before they reach a crisis is set to launch early next year, according to the Arkansas Crisis Center. The program, called AR Teen Connect, is being developed with support from a grant from the Blue and You...
Arkansas Weather Alert Today: Little Rock at 30°, Rain Thursday, Freeze Returns
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Arkansas – Frost crunches underfoot this morning as Little Rock begins the day locked in December cold. Windshields sparkle with ice, and breath hangs in the air as temperatures hover near the freezing...
Ark. priest convicted of animal cruelty charges will not accept reassignment to Shreveport diocese
An Arkansas priest who was reassigned to the Shreveport Diocese will not be taking the job after his previous animal cruelty conviction surfaced.
