13 Arkansas Restaurants Locals Choose Over Chains Every Time
Arkansas has a funny way of turning a simple lunch stop into the part of the day you keep talking about. You think you are just grabbing food. Then the plate lands, the first bite hits, and suddenly the road trip has a new purpose. That is the pull of local restaurants around here.
8 Arkansas Ice Cream Stands That Make Summer Feel Official
One scoop can change the whole mood of a summer day. Seriously. The heat feels less bossy once you are holding a cone that is already trying to melt down your fingers. Arkansas knows that feeling well, especially at those ice cream stands where the menu board makes you pause and the line moves just slow enough to build
Report: Rising number of uninsured children in Arkansas
Arkansas ranked 43rd in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book. The state improved two spots from its ranking of 45th in last year’s Data Book, while its increase in uninsured children dropped the state to 48th in the health domain. Health was one of...
11 Dog-Friendly Lakesides Every Arkansas Pet Parent Needs To Know
Grab the leash before your dog sees the keys, because once that happens, the whole house turns into a launch pad. Arkansas makes a strong case for lake weekends with your pup, especially when the road bends toward water and your passenger starts sniffing the air like they booked the trip.
Daycare operator charged in infant’s death remains jailed without bond
A former Pulaski County home daycare operator charged with capital murder in the death of an infant remains jailed without bond following a court appearance Friday. Court records show 23-year-old Erin Sauls appeared in Pulaski County Circuit Court for a bond hearing. The court ordered a waiver of the death penalty and
HRRR model shows potential storms moving from Oklahoma, Kansas into Arkansas
The High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model’s simulated radar shows potential storms developing over northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas that could move into east Arkansas and toward the Mississippi River from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the HRRR model. The model indicates the system originates over northeast Oklaho
Connections: Northwest Arkansas leaders to participate in UCA program
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development has selected 25 Northwest Arkansas leaders to participate in the Community Development Pipeline program from spring 2026 to fall 2028. The program is designed to provide training and technical assistance to community leaders in Washington
Low But Non-Zero Tornado Risk Across Arkansas With Western and Northwest Counties Watched Most...
ARKANSAS — A low tornado risk is in place across Arkansas Sunday afternoon, with the Arkansas Weather Network monitoring any storms that attempt to rotate as spotty to scattered showers and thunderstorms develop statewide. The overall risk is low but not zero, and forecasters are emphasizing that yesterday’s unexpected
Saline County Creatives featured in Gann Museum’s ‘Salty Art’ exhibit through Aug 21st
The historic Gann Museum has officially opened its doors to a vibrant new exhibition that celebrates the raw talent thriving right in our own backyard. The exhibit, aptly titled “Salty Art,” launched on June 4 and is set to run through August 21. Located at 218 S. Market Street, the showcase is free to the public and s
AGFC launches pilot program for private land alligator hunts
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is opening a new pilot program designed to help landowners manage alligators on their property while creating additional hunting opportunities through the state’s public alligator permit system. According to the AGFC, landowners in south Arkansas can enroll their property through J
