Arkansas Activities Association implements new policies to deter athletes from fighting
At the Arkansas Activities Association Governing Body meeting, school members passed two new policies that double the punishment given to student-athletes who fight during games.
Changes to Arkansas SNAP | Make It Make Sense
Alex Kienlen will sit down with KARK FOX16 News reporter Dylan Price to discuss changes and administrative errors affecting the Arkansas SNAP program.
Where does Arkansas rank on the 2026 Best States list?
U.S. News & World Report recently released its annual "Best States Rankings," and Arkansas dropped for the second time in the last three years.
AAA passes nine rule changes for Arkansas high school sports
Policies governing eligibility and in-game conduct for Arkansas school athletics will look a little different this year.
New study ranks Arkansas 2nd in the nation for early education
A new study by WalletHub ranked Arkansas second in the nation for early education, citing high preschool enrollment growth, significant annual spending per student, and robust school safety frameworks.
Three convicted in multistate drug conspiracy sentenced in federal court after trial
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Three convicted drug traffickers will be spending a combined 29 years in federal prison as part of a drug-trafficking conspiracy. Kevin Langel, 54, will serve 14 years in federal prison for trafficking dozens of kilograms of cocaine between Texas and Arkansas. Bruce Smith, 55, will spend 10 y
Little Rock firefighters share how they stay safe during Arkansas’ extreme heat
As Arkansas continues to endure a stretch of triple-digit temperatures, firefighters are taking extra precautions to protect themselves while responding to emergencies.
7 Arkansas Waterfront Restaurants So Packed On Weekends Locals Refuse To Even Try Showing...
Weekend dinner by the water sounds simple. Pick a restaurant, grab a table, and enjoy the view. At these popular spots, the reality is much busier. Cars circle the lot while guests wait near the entrance, hoping a table opens before hunger takes over. The crowds are not showing up...
Proposed Changes to St. Francis Sunken Lands Hunting Spark Growing Opposition in Northeast Arkansas
Trumann, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) proposal to overhaul waterfowl hunting on a portion of the St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area is drawing growing opposition across Northeast Arkansas. Local officials, longtime hunters, and conservation advocates argue the
Issue 3 explained to local residents
Local civic and business leaders learned about Issue 3 that will be appearing on the November ballot in Arkansas at a meeting at the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday. Cliff McKinney, representing Arkansans for Strong Communities, spoke to the group about the proposed constitutional amendment that’s aimed at
