Prosecutor finds Arkansas State Park rangers justified in May deadly shooting
Arkansas State Police said Sixth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones has determined that the use of deadly force by three state park rangers in a May shooting was justified.
Civil War Reenactments, Demonstrations Bring Arkansas Military History to Life
Photos courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The cannon thunders, sending a plume of smoke into the air. The cavalry rushes forward, desperate to gain ground. Nearby, a group of soldiers rests at an encampment, dipping their hardtack into cups of coffee. It is the Civil War,...
FEMA awards $349 million to Oklahoma and neighboring states for disaster recovery
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma and several other states have been approved to receive $349 million from FEMA to help local communities affected by severe storms. FEMA announced that Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico were all selected to receive post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigat
Arkansas State Police investigate Marvell shooting that injured three on July 4
MARVELL, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is leading an investigation into a shooting that left three people injured in Marvell on Saturday, July 4, 2026. According to ASP, the shooting occurred at the intersection of Main and McKinney streets. Two of the...
Signatures submitted for Arkansas ballot measure on initiative process
Arkansas officials are reviewing thousands of signatures submitted in favor of a proposal to preserve the state’s initiative and referendum process to determine if it’ll qualify for the November ballot Protect AR Rights submitted 108,837 signatures Friday to the secretary of state’s office for its proposal, the Arkansa
Fireworks destroy part of Sherwood playground
According to Sherwood Mayor Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, somebody placed a large firework in a swing set designed for disabled children at Lake Cherrywood Park's playground.
Arkansas crime rate is higher than national average, report says
Arkansas is ranked in the top four worst places to live as violent crimes and property crimes are higher than the national average, according to a new report.
Today in History: July 4 – Andrew Scott became the first official of the...
(KAIT) - In 1819, Andrew Scott became the first official of the U.S. government to report for duty at the village of Arkansas Post in the new Arkansas Territory. Scott later became one of the first Supreme Court justices of the territory, and Scott County, created in 1833, was named in his honor.
AR: Nominations Open for New Opportunity Zone Designations in Arkansas
The nomination portal has opened for eligible Arkansas census tracts to be nominated for Opportunity Zone (OZ) status. The nomination period is open from July 1 through July 31, 2026. Opportunity Zones are economically distressed census tracts that are designated to encourage long-term private investment in local commu
Storm Guard Targets Arkansas for Strategic Statewide Franchise Expansion
July 06, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, Texas – Storm Guard is actively targeting Arkansas for franchise expansion. As the brand continues its strategic growth nationwide, Storm Guard has identified Little Rock and Fayetteville as priority markets, while also seeking franchise owners in other markets throughout

















