Child poverty rate in Arkansas surpasses national average
More children in Arkansas are living in poverty. The child poverty rate rose 14% between 2022 and 2024. According to a report from the Annie E. Cases Foundation, that number could increase if tax credits and food and housing assistance go away. The study, Measuring Access to Opportunity in the...
Experts share tips to keep your home warm and energy-efficient this winter
ARKANSAS, USA — With temperatures starting to drop, local HVAC and energy experts are reminding homeowners to make sure their heating systems are ready for the colder months ahead. Cecil Williams, HVAC service manager with Paschal Air, Plumbing, & Electric, said regular maintenance can help prevent costly breakdowns...
U-Haul brings jobs to North Little Rock
New job opportunities are available in North Little Rock with the opening of a new U-Haul repair shop.
Judge determines that Corrections leaders report to Board of Corrections, not Gov. Sanders
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The power to determine who is in charge of Arkansas prisons lies with the Board of Corrections, not Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Pulaski County Judge Patricia James determined in a new ruling. In her ruling, James found that two new Arkansas laws, Acts 185...
Arkansas’s top news stories | Nov. 1, 2025
Brooke Buckner delivers your top news stories for Nov. 1, 2025 including the latest on looming SNAP benefit impacts in Arkansas.
I Drove Across Arkansas To Try 9 Family Pizzerias—And Found One That Redefines Comfort
Embarking on a flavorful journey across Arkansas, I set out to discover the hidden gems among family-owned pizzerias. Each stop offered a unique slice of comfort, creativity, and community spirit. Here’s what I found. Rod’s Pizza Cellar – Hot Springs. In the heart of Hot Springs, Rod’s...
Annual “Out of the Darkness Walk”, suicide prevention walk in LR
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The annual Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention took place this morning at MacArthur Park in Little Rock, drawing advocates together to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention research. Willow Danielle, a board member of the Arkansas chapter of the American Foundation...
Speakeasy Upstairs, Barbecue Below: Back Home Barbecue, Attic Bar Offer Two New Experiences in...
Looking for something different? Look no further than the fresh-smoked flavors of Back Home Barbecue, situated at the corner of West Markham and State streets in downtown Little Rock. Offering market-style barbecue, owners Adam Murray, Victoria Liu and Chase Rittelmeyer opened the Texas-style joint in April to...
Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for Nov. 1, 2025
The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 1 drawing 02-26-43-44-62, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Cash 3 numbers from Nov. 1...
Local economy could lose $1.5 Million in activity if SNAP remains unfunded
Local businesses in North Central Arkansas could see an economic hit if the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues unfunded due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Data from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance show SNAP serves an estimated 5,268 people in Baxter, Marion, and Fulton...
