Arkansas State Fire Marshal retiring after 45 years of service
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management announced in a news release Monday that State Fire Marshal Dennis Free will retire effective July 1, concluding a career marked by "dedication, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to public safety."
Lead detective fired after judge tosses Spencer homicide case
Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley said he fired Detective Robbie McCain after reviewing the circumstances surrounding an investigation that led a judge to dismiss the criminal case against Aaron Spencer back on June 4. Staley announced the personnel decision in a statement released June 5 after Special Circuit Judge Ra
Arkansas family says they have a 10-year wait to receive help from state for...
For Paige and Seth McCammon, caring for their two-year-old son Turner comes with unique challenges.
NWS Tulsa confirms 3 tornadoes in NW Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Three confirmed tornadoes from northwest Arkansas storms Saturday, June 6th, according to damage surveyed by the National Weather Service in Tulsa. TORNADO #1. Witcherville, Arkansas (Sebastian County) Rating: EF-1 Peak Winds: 90-100 MPH. The Witcherville tornado started just before 7:30 PM S
Small craft advisory issued for Arkansas River
LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas has resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). Small craft advisories are...
Our House Opens Resale Store, Donation Center in LR
Our House recently cut the ribbon on its new Resale Store and Donation Center in Little Rock. The facility is located at 825 N. University Ave. in the former Knowledge Tree building. “Today marks an expansion of opportunity for the people we serve and for the community members who support...
Arkansas country singer Justin Moore to step away from touring temporarily
Arkansas country music star Justin Moore announced he will be taking a break from touring to focus on his health and will miss some upcoming shows.
Arkansas Hunting License Requirements: What Every Hunter Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Arkansas is one of the most rewarding states in the country to hunt, from the flooded timber of the Mississippi Delta to the hardwood ridges of the Ozarks. The state is globally recognized as the Duck Hunting Capital of the World, with flooded t
Police investigating deadly shooting at North Little Rock apartment complex
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD) is now investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Monday morning. According to reports, at about 10:30 a.m. on June 8, officers with the NLRPD were called to the Jefferson Manor Apartments in North Little Rock. Once...
Arkansas Meteorologist Continues Live Tornado Report as Studio Light Catches Fire
When a studio light caught fire mid-broadcast, Arkansas meteorologist Noah Simmons had a choice: evacuate or keep tracking down the tornado warnings in Fort Smith that had taken the station by surprise. He chose Fort Smith. “So we just had a fire in the studio, but we got two tornado...

















