Little Rock AR

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...

North Little Rock police were involved in a shooting Tuesday morning, the department confirmed.

As 2026 kicks off, states continue to reduce or do away with their sales taxes on grocery items. On Jan. 1, Arkansas and Illinois ended their statewide taxes of 0.125% and 1%, respectively, on groceries. Groceries are still subject to local sales tax in both states, with the Jacksonville Journal-Courier reporting...

Guy Langley Peeples, a former surgeon from Conway, Arkansas, is facing rape and sexual assault charges and has requested a mental health evaluation to determine if he is capable of assisting in his own defense.

JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — Update:. All southbound lanes on Interstate 57 are clear after a multi-vehicle accident impacted all lanes earlier Tuesday morning. All southbound lanes on Interstate 57 are seeing a slowdown after an accident occurred at the 9.6-mile marker. According to IDriveArkansas, a multiple-vehicle...

Every few years, Arkansas quietly sends another reminder that some of the best country music is being made far outside the Nashville machine. Abby Pierce is the latest example, and her debut album Don’t Call Me Darlin’ feels like a statement that arrived right on time. Following in...

From a post-Christmas getaway to finding a gem, this family's story is a reminder to chase dreams, even in the cold.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Thanks to funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, the state of Arkansas is set to receive $209 million over the course of the next five years. The program is aimed at improving access to care in communities that need it most. "It is...

Discount Tire is now open in west Little Rock. The national tire and wheel retailer recently opened its first location in the capital city at 16300 Chenal Parkway. The Chenal store marks the 11th location in Arkansas, with further expansion in-state planned, according to a press release. The store is...