Drought hurting Black River fish population, AGFC says
Weeks of drought and heat have pushed local rivers to a breaking point, and fish are dying as a result, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Violent crime rose sharply on both sides of Texarkana in 2025 while falling across...
TEXARKANA — The two police departments that split Texarkana down State Line Avenue reported 589 violent crimes in 2025, up from 383 the year before, according to the annual crime reports published by Texas and Arkansas. Aggravated assaults across the two cities rose from 303 to 490. Both states...
Theft, Warrants, and Holds in Monday’s Saline County Mugshots on 09222026
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.
High wildfire danger prompts Govenor to seek help from five states
An Arkansas National Guard Black Hawk helicopter responds to a wildfire in Camden, Arkansas on Sept. 15, 2026. (Photo courtesy Arkansas National Guard) More than 500 wildfires have burned across Arkansas since the beginning of August as prolonged drought and worsening weather conditions continue to create high wildfire
Big jump in gas prices reported in Arkansas over past week
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 14.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.07 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 28.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.31 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average pr
Shots Fired In Arkansas: Police Detain Suspect, Call In Emergency Helicopter
A shooting in Arkansas has left the community on edge as officials rush to respond and investigate. On September 21, 2026, Pike County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported shooting at a Kirby residence, located a victim with two gunshot wounds, arranged an airlift for further medical treatment, and detaine
FEMA announces $12 million in disaster risk mitigation funding for five states, including Oklahoma
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced nearly $12 million in grant funding on Monday for Oklahoma and four other states to protect local infrastructure and mitigate future disaster risks.
Lawmakers question impact of Google data center on Entergy customers
LITTLE ROCK — During a Joint Energy Committee meeting last week, Arkansas lawmakers questioned how Google’s data center campus in West Memphis would impact power bills across the state. The facility is part of a 20-year partnership between Google and Entergy Arkansas. Google cited growing energy demands through...
The $280 Train Journey Across Arkansas That Travelers Can’t Stop Raving About
The Arkansas portion of the Texas Eagle has its own rhythm: a depot lit after dark, a carriage settling down for the night, and a new town waiting when you step off. It links Walnut Ridge, Little Rock, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Hope, and Texarkana, offering a way to build a holiday around rail travel and time in several ve
Shooting in Little Rock’s River Market leaves one injured
Little Rock police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Saturday night near Scott and Markham streets in the River Market District.
