Arkansas Opens Second Round of Site Development Grants
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has opened applications for the second round of the Arkansas Site Development Program, a state initiative designed to improve industrial site readiness and attract job-creating projects. “Arkansas is proving that when sites are ready, jobs follow,” said Governor...
Federal judge dismisses Cherokee Nation Entertainment lawsuit over Arkansas casino
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed claims in a lawsuit filed by Cherokee Nation Entertainment LLC over a voter-approved constitutional amendment that hindered its efforts to build a casino in Pope County. Cherokee Nation Entertainment, Cherokee Nation Businesses LLC and Jennifer McGill sued the state and members...
Rare Rainfall ‘Blows Away’ One State’s Record
The 47-year-old daily rainfall record was shattered by more than 3 inches of rain after Thursday's storms.
Powerball hits $1 billion; Arkansas LOTTO jumps to $955,000
The Powerball lottery hit the sixth-largest jackpot in its history ahead of the Aug. 30 drawing, and the Arkansas LOTTO closes in on $1 million.
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class ahead of its formal induction ceremony scheduled for October.
Search continues for missing Jacksonville man after police find his vehicle
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — The search for a missing Jacksonville man last seen on March 11 is continuing after police reported locating his vehicle in Clark County. Officials located Jody Pennington's truck, a red 1995 Ford F-150 pickup truck with AR license plate 686ZCU, in Clark County on August 29.
Both Arkansas Pineapple Whip locations hit by overnight burglaries
CONWAY, Ark. — A Central Arkansas ice cream business had both of its locations robbed on Wednesday night. Arkansas Pineapple Whip is owned by Gabby Burgan, who took it over from her uncle four years ago after he started it in 2012. Some customers, like Melanie Shipp, who showed...
Fewer Arkansas counties under burn ban as Labor Day approaches
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas is ending the week in a much better position moisture wise than the week started. There are about a dozen Arkansas counties left with a burn ban. That’s down from a high of around 30 counties. The burn ban in Arkansas County was lifted...
Officials urge locals to catch and eat fish wreaking havoc on critical waterways: ‘There...
"The fish have become a real headache." Officials urge locals to catch and eat fish wreaking havoc on critical waterways: 'There is a real concern' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Victim’s family seeks justice after dog attack in North Little Rock
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In June of this year, 15-year-old Makayla Fortner was killed in a dog attack in saline county, a few weeks after another dog attack took place. Concern and outraged was sparked in saline county asking for change. Then last Saturday a north little rock woman on a walk to a store nearby was...
