Electrocution Warning Issued In Jacksonville Arkansas After Accident Near Gas Station
A traffic accident in Jacksonville, AR, has damaged an electric utility pole and overhead power line putting the public at risk. The incident occurred near West Main Street by the Kum and Go convenience store. Official details can be read below. Electrical Issue Reported Near Jacksonville Arkansas Gas Station....
Trader Joe’s Is Recalling Over 60,000 Bottles of Water
On March 12, 2025, Trader Joe's announced the recall of over 60,000 bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. The product safety notification came after the supplier, Germany-based Gerolsteiner, notified the store that certain lot codes of the glass bottles may have the potential to be cracked or...
AST Blog: Spring Hummingbird Migration Has Begun!
Arkansas spring is not just warm weather and thunderstorms. It’s also the thrilling return of Ruby-throated hummingbirds! These little travelers usually begin to reappear in our state sometime in mid–late March, but they are much more numerous in April. The peak migration occurs between late April and early May, so...
This Tiny Town In Arkansas Hides Some Of The State’s Most Spectacular Natural Wonders
Nestled in the Ozark Mountains lies a place where nature and Victorian whimsy collide in spectacular fashion, creating an Arkansas anomaly that defies all small-town stereotypes. I’ve eaten my way through metropolitan food scenes and hiked remote wilderness trails. But there’s something about Eureka Springs that...
Body found at Little Rock Air Force Base identified as Belva Day of Mountain...
Jacksonville, Ark. (KATV) — A deceased woman was found by the 19th Security Forces Squadron on March 5, 2025, at the Little Rock Air Force Base. The Jacksonville Police Department responded to the area to assist in an investigation that was launched shortly after. A vehicle, which was found...
Accident on I-30 eastbound along Arkansas River Bridge causing traffic backup
LITTLE ROCK, Ark — Traffic along I-30 eastbound just outside of Little Rock is currently being impacted due to an accident on the Arkansas River Bridge. According to reports, the accident happened near exit 141A, and the center, right, and right shoulder are all blocked at this time. At...
Opening Soon: Chuy’s to Spice Up Conway with Tex-Mex Faves!
Chuy’s, the lively Tex-Mex restaurant known for its made-from-scratch dishes and signature margaritas, is opening its sixth Arkansas location in Conway on Tuesday, March 25. The new restaurant will be located at 600 S. Amity Road. Known for its fresh, never frozen ingredients, Chuy’s serves Tex-Mex favorites like...
Arkansas lawmaker’s attempt to end daylight saving time fails
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Four days after springing forward, Arkansas State Rep. Stephen Meeks made another attempt to stop the daylight-saving time change, but his bill was voted down in committee Wednesday. Meeks presented HB 1049, arguing that Arkansas should operate on standard time year-round, citing health and...
Arkansas electric utility bill passes Senate, heads for House
A bill restructuring how electric utilities charge construction costs passed the Senate on Wednesday in a 23-9 vote, with one not voting.
10 Mom-And-Pop Diners In Arkansas With The Best Comfort Food In The State
There’s something magical about sliding into a worn vinyl booth at a family-owned diner in Arkansas. The kind of place where the coffee mug never stays empty for long and the waitress might have served your parents when they were dating. These culinary landmarks aren’t winning James Beard awards...
