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Arkansas – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders criticized New York City’s recent energy conservation guidance during a heatwave, using the moment to argue against government-directed utility usage policies. “Turns out socialism actually isn’t free,” Sanders wrote in a post reacting to comments from New York City offic

The Alexander Fire Department invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a “Cake in the Park” event on the Fourth of July. The mid-day gathering offers residents a chance to meet local firefighters and enjoy a patriotic treat. The festivities will run from 11 a.m....

Little Rock, Ark. (KATV) — More than 1,800 runners are expected to kick off their Fourth of July by taking part in the 50th annual Firecracker Fast 5K Saturday morning in Little Rock. The race, hosted by Fleet Feet, has grown from a small local event into one of...

Teachers across the Twin Lakes Area are among nearly 5,000 Arkansas educators being awarded merit pay through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education announced nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, will be awarded through the program

For 50 years, the Firecracker Fast 5K has been one of Arkansas’s favorite Independence Day traditions. Every July 4, runners, walkers, and families gather in Little Rock before sunrise to celebrate the holiday with one of the state’s oldest and most popular road races. The annual event combines...

ARKANSAS — Dangerous heat continues across Arkansas Friday, with conditions essentially unchanged from the past two days. Heat index values will push over 100 degrees for most locations statewide, with the hottest spots reaching as high as 108 degrees by mid-afternoon. Very warm and humid conditions will dominate, with

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — In a new initiative expected to push safe sleep practices to provide support for families, Saline Memorial Hospital has announced open enrollment for individuals to join the Always Safe Sleep Project and receive a wearable blanket that promotes safe sleep for infants. A free...

Both today and tomorrow, the 4th of July, are going to have heat advisories as the heat index may reach 105 in the afternoon. But also, the rain chance is picking up. It’s not so much for today, Friday, but for Saturday, the Fourth. Plus, early next week the rain chance is increasing.

Protect AR Rights announced Friday that it has submitted 108,837 petition signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State in an effort to place the Arkansas Ballot Measure Rights Amendment before voters.

The group behind the proposed Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment, For AR Kids, announced on Friday that it fell short of the required almost 91,000 signatures needed to qualify for the 2026 ballot.