Severe weather leaves damage, power outages in parts of Arkansas
Thousands of Arkansas customers are without power due to severe weather Wednesday morning.
Remains found in Idaho identified as missing Arkansas man
Human remains found near an Idaho river have been identified as a Springdale man who was reported missing nearly six years ago.
Women’s History Month spotlight: Meteorologist Melinda Mayo takes her final forecast bow
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As Women’s History Month shines a spotlight on standout women in the community, one familiar face at Channel Seven is taking a well-earned bow. Melinda Mayo, the station’s longtime meteorologist, is wrapping up her career and reflecting on a path that made history in Arkansas. She is the...
Billions, Batteries, and Big Industry: Arkansas Solar Mega‑Project Finds New Owner
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff WILSON, Ark. – March 11, 2026 – A Boston-based private...
U of A board approves plans to divert millions to athletics, receives pushback from...
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Over two dozen state lawmakers are pushing back against a resolution approved by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees that would provide nearly $11 million to the Razorbacks Athletic Department. The board approved the resolution during its January 28, 2026, meeting. It would have...
Navy SEAL from Hot Springs posthumously awarded Arkansas Medal of Freedom
The Arkansas Medal of Freedom pictured at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock on Friday, March 6, 2026. | Will Newton photo. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders awarded the Arkansas Medal of Freedom, posthumously, to Arkansas Medal of Freedom to Chief Petty Officer Adam Brown, a Navy SEAL from Hot Springs who was...
Arkansas–Louisiana Weather Alert: Temperatures Could Freeze by Monday Night After Weekend Cold Front
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Shreveport, Louisiana – Residents across the Ark-La-Tex region could feel a sharp return to winter early next week, as a strong cold front pushes through the area late this weekend and sends temperatures...
Arkansas State Police to lead investigation after 3 arrests at Governor’s Mansion protest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A protest held at the Governor's Mansion resulted in the arrest of three individuals Wednesday, March 11, prompting the launch of an investigation that will be led by Arkansas State Police. The demonstration was directed towards Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Turning Point USA...
Arkansas interstate wrecks claim lives of three drivers
Arkansas State Police released details Thursday, March 12, 2026 about three recent motor vehicle deaths in the state. A Fayetteville man was killed Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026 in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 in Benton County. The crash occurred at 6:16 p.m. near the 78-mile marker on Interstate...
State trooper injured, 3 arrested following Governor’s Mansion event with Erika Kirk
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock on March 11, 2026. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a proclamation Wednesday encouraging Arkansas high schools and colleges to establish chapters of Turning...
