Jeff Dunham coming to Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jeff Dunham and his cast of characters, including Walter, are heading to Arkansas. The comedy superstar’s “Artificial Intelligence Tour” will make a stop at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Tickets for the show go on...
What to know when approaching stopped buses in school zones
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It is that time of the year again. And whether you are in Tennessee, Mississippi or Arkansas, the rules for school zones and buses are simple but serious. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus. All lanes must stop unless there is a physical median separating you from the bus. And drivers must...
Problems Popping Up In Arkansas Gardens And Quick Fixes For Each
Arkansas gardeners face unique challenges with our hot, humid summers and unpredictable spring weather. From pesky insects to mysterious plant diseases, our growing conditions can sometimes feel like they’re working against us. I’ve spent countless hours battling these garden troubles across my beds in Little Rock....
Laws meant to improve Arkansans’ access to prescription drugs set to go into effect
Arkansas lawmakers overwhelmingly approved three laws during the 2025 legislative session meant to increase patients’ access to prescription medication. One of those laws has since been blocked in federal court, but the other two will go into effect Tuesday. Act 52 removes the state’s ban on nonprofit hospitals...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Heat Set to Return
It’s a cooler start to the day across Arkansas, with many areas waking up in the lower to mid 60s, and even a few 50s reported in far northern parts of the state. Afternoon highs will climb into the mid to upper 80s, but the lower humidity will make it feel fantastic outside. It’s a rare August day that actually...
LRFD responds to apartment fire that leaves five displaced
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Little Rock Fire Department were called to the Pinnacle Valley View apartments in the afternoon of August 3 in response to one of the apartment buildings being on fire. A video shows one of the buildings in the complex being engulfed in flames...
EMS Providers Gather for Annual Arkansas EMT Association Conference
EMS providers from across Arkansas came together this weekend for the annual Arkansas EMT Association (AEMTA) Conference, a premier educational event dedicated to advancing emergency medical services in the state. Hosted in Hot Springs, the multi-day conference brought together EMTs, paramedics, and EMS leaders to...
Entergy’s Jefferson County Power Station will utilize new state law for utility financing
Entergy Arkansas is proposing a new natural gas power plant, the Jefferson County Power Station, to be built near the existing White Bluff coal-fired power plant in Jefferson County, which is scheduled to stop burning coal in 2028. Entergy agreed to take the White Bluff plant offline in a 2021...
Arkansas History for August 4: Billy Bob Thornton’s birthday
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 4, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and...
Longest lightning flash ever recorded in East Texas
TYLER – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed a new world record for the longest lightning flash or “megaflash,” which struck from East Texas to Kansas City. According to our news partner KETK, he extensive 515-mile-long lightning flash struck during a severe thunderstorm complex on Oct. 22 of...