Little Rock AR

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — January marks National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about human trafficking. In Arkansas, the issue is often hidden in plain sight, according to Arkansas State Police human trafficking coordinator, Sgt. Matt Foster. "We always...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, Arkansas – A quiet and drier winter pattern is expected to dominate across Oklahoma and Arkansas during the January 10–14 period, keeping rain and snow chances below normal and limiting the...

The Ward family had a great ending to the year of 2025 when they found a rare gem while searching around Crater Of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Flu cases are surging across the country, and Tennessee is one of the states with “very high” flu activity. A doctor from Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital says this trend will continue. Here in the Mid-South, Tennessee and Arkansas have “very high” flu activity, while Mississippi has reports of “high”...

ALABAMA — Forecast models are signaling a potential severe weather setup across the lower Mississippi River Valley and parts of Dixie Alley on Friday, January 9, with Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas emerging as the primary areas of concern. Meteorologists are closely monitoring a developing storm system...

Little Rock leaders approved the city's first-ever housing trust fund, a move the mayor said will help address the growing affordable housing crisis and expand homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate-income residents.

Public school enrollment in Arkansas is experiencing a decline, due in part to the state’s school voucher program. Money from the LEARNS Act was made available to all students across Arkansas for the 2025-2026 school year. Families can use the funds to pay for private school or homeschooling. April...

Arkansas holds a special place in the heart of Southern cooking, where soul food traditions run deep and delicious. From crispy fried chicken to slow-cooked greens, these restaurants serve up comfort on every plate. Whether you’re craving catfish, smothered pork chops, or homemade mac and cheese, the Natural State...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Arkansas — Warm, almost springlike air hangs over the region this morning, but it comes with a warning sign. By later this week, that mild setup could flip fast, with strong storms capable of rattling...

Arkansas meets 12 out of 13 indicators for a “very high” level of influenza-like illnesses, according to a weekly report from the Arkansas Department of Health. Data reported by the ILINet reported that 7.55 percent of outpatient visits to healthcare providers were the result of ILI symptoms. This...