Arkansas DHS: Shutdown May Impact November Benefits
The Arkansas Department of Human Services on Thursday issued a warning to Arkansas SNAP recipients, stating that the federal government shutdown may affect November benefits. At this time, the shutdown may prevent November benefits from being issued on time, it indicated. DHS is awaiting additional information and...
Battery, Endangering a Minor, and Hot Checks in Thursday’s Saline County Mugshots on 10242025
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on their name.
Ten Years Later: Mother of Ebby Steppach finds new hope through social media campaign
Ten years after 18-year-old Ebby Steppach vanished, her mother Laurie Jernigan is still fighting for justice, and now the Arkansas Attorney General's Office is helping her, using new technology to pursue DNA testing and re-interviewing witnesses.
6 Million Eggs Recalled — Missouri Among Affected States
There's an urgent recall of millions of eggs available in Missouri due to salmonella contamination.
Little Rock School District argues Arkansas’ school voucher program illegally diverts public funds
Arkansas’ third-largest school district asked a federal court Friday to let it intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s school voucher program. In a motion filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, the Little Rock School District also argued that the...
St. Louis Fed says more people recently turned to food pantries as SNAP benefit...
More people have turned to food pantries to make ends meet in recent months, and St. Louis-area food banks expect that demand to rise as a freeze of SNAP benefits in Missouri looms. A recent forecast from the St. Louis branch of the Federal Reserve reported a "slightly pessimistic" economic...
Domestic violence survivors share stories of triumph after life threatening experiences
(Little Rock, KATV) — In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, survivors Jajuan Archer and Heaven McKinney shared their stories of resilience and recovery. Archer, who founded the nonprofit Women's Own Worth after surviving a near-fatal attack by her partner in 2011, emphasized the importance of support systems...
The Gorgeous Town In Arkansas So Affordable, Retirees Say They Wish They Moved Sooner
Ever stumbled upon a place that feels like a secret the rest of the world hasn’t discovered yet?. That’s Trumann, Arkansas for you – a small town with big charm that’s making retirees kick themselves for not packing up and moving there years ago. Nestled in...
Disability Rights Arkansas to furlough staff and stop taking new cases
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA), a statewide non-profit that provides legal advocacy and support to disabled individuals, has been forced to furlough its staff and stop accepting new cases due to the ongoing government shutdown. According to Tom M. Masseau, DRA Executive Director, the...
Here’s where you can find food banks across Central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This week, the Arkansas Department of Human Services released a statement where they issued a warning of possible delays or disruptions to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits. Come November, thousands of Arkansans could be impacted if the federal government shutdown...
