Arkansas National Guard troops set for D.C. deployment on Dec. 1
The Arkansas National Guard will deploy approximately 100 troops to Washington, D.C. on December 1 for a federally funded mission to provide security presence patrols and law enforcement support.
Nearly 1 in 4 Arkansas adults use tobacco, survey finds
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A new statewide report from the University of Arkansas shows tobacco use in Arkansas exceeds the national average. Nearly 10,000 Arkansans between the ages of 18 and 95 participated in the study, making it the largest health survey in state history. The survey found that around...
City of Mayflower appoints new mayor after spree of resignations
MAYFLOWER, Ark. (KATV) — The City of Mayflower has a new mayor after leaders voted Tuesday night to appoint Councilman Zach Jeffery to the position, nearly one month after former Mayor Danny Hester submitted his resignation letter, effective November 4. The council had two options to fill the vacancy:...
Arkansas Weather Alert: Arctic Blast Dec 1–Dec 5 Brings Cold December and Flurries North
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, AR – Arkansas will turn noticeably colder as an Arctic Blast dips farther south from Monday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Dec. 5, ushering in a Cold December pattern highlighted by chilly breezes,...
State police find more than 200 pounds of pot in traffic stop
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State Police arrested an Oklahoma man after troopers reported finding more than 200 pounds of pot in his pickup. ASP said Wednesday troopers found 221 pounds of marijuana hidden in several trash bags in a 2005 Toyota pickup during a Nov. 18 traffic stop near the...
Saint Mark Baptist Church’s annual Feast of Hope serves Little Rock’s homeless community
On Tuesday morning, Saint Mark Baptist Church opened its Family Life Center to hundreds of people seeking warmth, a hot pre-Thanksgiving meal, and essential services during its annual Feast of Hopeoutreach event.
Special screening of new Peacock show featuring Cabot family being hosted at AMFA
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) and NOIRE magazine are teaming up to host a special screening of Peacock’s new show High Horse: The Black Cowboy!. According to ACS, the screening is set to include an episode of High Horse, followed by a question and answer session with members of the Wilburd...
Little Rock Drivers, Prepare for This New Traffic Pattern
You may have noticed a change in traffic patterns near the Kanis/Denny/Stewart intersection in Little Rock, and there’s a reason for that. The 300 feet most north of Steward Road will be temporarily realigned as part of ongoing improvements to the intersection, effective Tuesday, Nov. 25. A new traffic...
Accident on I-57 just outside of North Little Rock now clear
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: All lanes have now been cleared. Traffic along I-57 just outside of North Little Rock is currently being impacted due to an accident. According to reports, the accident happened on Interstate 57 southbound near mile marker 1.8. Due to the accident, the right shoulder is closed.
Family and friends honor North Little Rock shooting victim with balloon release
Red and black balloons were released into the sky on Tuesday as loved ones gathered to honor 32-year-old Dashon Hawkins who was shot and killed in North Little Rock last week.
