Pulaski County man arrested, accused of abusing opossum in video
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A Pulaski County man is facing an animal cruelty charge after allegedly abusing an opossum. Kelly Prichard, the director of Adopt A Stray, was one of many advocates to speak out after seeing a video showing a man abusing an opossum with a blowtorch. “Anyone that is capable of just torturing […]
Arkansas to restrict certain vape sales under new law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A new Arkansas law, Act 590, will soon limit the sale of certain vape products across the state. The legislation targets closed system, single-use disposable vape products and e-liquid products containing nicotine. Under the law, vendors can only sell products authorized or under review by...
Searcy Man Arrested After Allegations Involving Teen Girl
He was arrested on August 21st, 2025. The case is still ongoing. The Sherwood Police Department reports that Charles James Bilbrey, 31, faces charges of Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile. The alleged crimes occurred on June 16, 2023, in White County, Arkansas. You...
Labrador brings comfort to children in crisis at the Children’s Protection Center in Little...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — At the Children’s Protection Center, staff members know that healing doesn’t always start with words. Sometimes, it begins with the quiet presence of a black Labrador named Simone. On this International Dog Day, the four-year-old facility dog is being celebrated not just for her companionship, but...
September in Arkansas features festivals and Comic Con
Arkansas offers a wide range of events coming up next month, from comics to campouts. The 78th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival (Sept. 4-6) takes place in Eureka Springs and features music, dance and arts. Additionally, Northwest Arkansas will host its annual. (Sept. 7), celebrating diverse cultures with food and...
Arkansas’s morning headlines | August 26, 2025
Karen Fuller & Hayden Balgavy present Arkansas's morning headlines for August 26, 2025, including a shooting hoax at U of A.
Arkansas broadband plan open for public comment
A seven-day comment period began Monday for the public to weigh in on Arkansas’ final draft plan for adding broadband internet service to underserved areas of the state. The state’s Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) has provisionally designated 23 internet service providers to receive $308.3...
Arkansas beauties prepare for Miss America with greased pigs and night lights
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Two of Arkansas's finest, Kennedy Holland, Miss Arkansas 2025, and Amelia Lisowe, Miss Arkansas Teen, are gearing up for the Miss America competition with a mix of charm, community service, and a dash of humor. Holland shared her preparation journey, saying, "A lot of...
Forgery, Drugs, and Theft in Monday’s Saline County Mugshots on 08262025
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on their name.
Jacksonville mayor hopeful residents will be relocated from shutdown apartments soon
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — The process of relocating residents out of Willow Bend Apartments has hit some hang-ups at the federal level, according to Jacksonville Mayor Jeff Elmore. Elmore has said since the complex was shut down in July that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development would be...