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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 6, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information c

On July 4, a family leaving a fireworks show in Little Rock was assaulted when fireworks were dropped on them from a downtown parking deck.

New legislation has taken effect in Arkansas that will impact how much Arkansans pay for their tires. The Tire Management and Recycling Act—also known as Senate Bill 606—aims to overhaul regulations that prohibited tire dealers from charging customers additional fees for disposing of their tires, as tire officials have

UA Little Rock partnered with local healthcare providers, NVIDIA, and Google to host the second annual AI Hackathon and HealthTech Startup Week June 8–12. Through this 5-day, daytime program, participants could earn free AI certifications in areas like coding and marketing, learn from healthcare professionals, and coll

After most of the fireworks celebrating American Independence 250 went off Saturday night, a round of storms moved through the region to finish the day with a bang. The National Weather Service issued several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for the Lakes Region as showers made their way through the Ozarks bringing an end

For the past 20 years, Ashley Wimberley has seen a newspaper industry thrive, decline, transform yet struggle into the digital age, fight new legislative battles, and renew hopes for the future of print. Today, the Arkansas Press Association executive director feels pretty buoyant about the industry’s ability to adapt.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Here are the biggest stories you might have missed in the week of June 28-July 4. 1. Arkansas SNAP ban on soda and candy takes effect under Sanders waiver. Gov. Sanders' waiver that will ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas' Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...

State parks are absolute treasures, keeping land available to the public for recreation and time in nature. If you're looking for a charming and unique state park in the southern U.S., Arkansas has one that is perfect for both a quiet stroll, and an epic bike ride, and it centers around a trail that will ultimately spa

Arkansas State Police released on Sunday, July 5, 2026 information about four fatal motor vehicle deaths in the state on Friday and Saturday. Two of the fatalities involved utility terrain vehicles. Another death involved a pedestrian. Chad Veazey, 21, of McCrory was killed and three other occupants were injured Saturd

Pho is one of those meals that can fix the mood of an entire day. The bowl lands, the broth is still steaming, and suddenly everything feels a little less rushed. Arkansas has a surprisingly strong lineup of places serving that exact kind of comfort, and this list makes the case one bowl at a time. These are restaurant