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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Economists are closely monitoring the job market amid layoffs and the ongoing government shutdown. Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl, an associate economics professor at the University of Central Arkansas, noted that while 2025 has remained stable despite uncertainties, 2026 presents concerns. He said right...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, AR – Arkansas fire officials are warning residents to take extra precautions when deep-frying turkeys this Thanksgiving, saying the cooking method continues to cause fires, injuries, and...

What was once known as the Regal UA Breckenridge Theatre in Breckenridge Village has been closed for nearly two years, but with strategic planning and investing, the theatre has been rebranded into Film Alley.

Growing up in the South, I learned early that fried catfish isn’t just food—it’s a way of life. Arkansas takes this crispy, golden tradition seriously, with restaurants serving up perfectly seasoned fish that’ll make your taste buds dance. Whether you’re a lifelong local or just passing...

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is advising Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries that they should now expect to receive full benefit amounts for November, and that these funds will be disbursed to cards late Thursday and into Friday. DHS has been preparing to make benefits...

Aaron Spencer is facing charges of second-degree murder for shooting Michael Fosler, who was accused of raping his daughter, after Spencer's wife reported their daughter missing and Spencer followed Fosler's truck and fired 16 shots at him.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A drive-by shooting has left not only physical damage to a home in a Southwest Little Rock neighborhood but has also deeply affected the community and its residents. Among those impacted is 72-year-old Leatrice Johnson, whose home became a target in the early hours of...

"We have to be so cognizant of how our choices can create this situation." Wildlife officials issue startling warning following fatal bear attacks in US region: 'We may never know the answers to these questions' first appeared on The Cool Down .

KATV - 11/07/2025 05:43:59 PM. The recent arrest of Michael Hibblen, the director of public affairs at Arkansas PBS, on drug charges has sparked a flurry of discussions and debates. Hibblen was apprehended following a traffic stop for speeding, during which he was found in possession of a suspected Schedule II...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that SNAP beneficiaries should expect to receive full benefit amounts for November to be disbursed to cards late Thursday into Friday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a revised guidance directing states to issue full...