Arkansas Launches Legacy Lunker Trophy Bass Program to Boost Big Bass Genetics Set to...
A groundbreaking new fisheries initiative is set to begin Jan. 1 as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) officially launches the Legacy Lunker program, a statewide effort designed to enhance trophy bass genetics through angler participation and advanced hatchery science. “This is probably one of the most...
Arkansas Ex-Mayor Faces Added Felony Charges After Years of Unfiled Taxes
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark., Former Mayor Christopher Franklin is facing new felony charges related to state tax filings, according to the Arkansas State Police. Franklin, 44, surrendered to the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office on December 5 after investigators obtained a warrant accusing him of attempting to evade and...
Arctic attack invades Saturday night
Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas had a mild day on Thursday in the 50s and 60s. Meanwhile, the battle lines between cold and mild were waging war in Central Missouri, where readings were kept in the 40s. The cold air gains a footing in the Ozarks again today following a cold front this morning. Temperatures […]
Longtime Volunteer Bob Gee Honored with Volunteer of the Year Award
The Clinton School of Public Service is celebrating a significant honor bestowed upon one of its longest-serving volunteers, Bob Gee, who was recently named the Clinton Presidential Center’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year. The award recognizes Gee’s more than two decades of dedication, having accumulated more than 20,000...
Attorney General Griffin Honors 2025 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Across All 75...
Law enforcement officers from across the state were honored Thursday as Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin hosted the 2025 Officer of the Year Awards luncheon in Little Rock. Griffin praised the honorees as exemplary public servants who “put their lives on the line so that Arkansans can live in peace and safety.”
Holiday initiative to give shoes, bikes to 21 families, honoring Officer Norman’s daughter
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Nearly 100 kids in North Little Rock are in for a festive surprise this Christmas, thanks to the generous efforts of Arkansas celebrities Rebecca Franchione and Officer Tommy Norman. The duo is spearheading "Alyssa's Magical Christmas," an initiative to deliver gifts to local families...
Arkansas seniors urged to prioritize health
Around 370,000 Arkansans are between ages 50 and 59, and health experts said they should focus on preventive health strategies to add quality to later years. They stressed regular physical activity and proper nutrition are critical for managing chronic conditions and protecting brain health. According to the Centers...
Bodycam footage shows interaction between Neo-Nazi group and Little Rock police
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In the story heard across the country, we're getting a closer look at the police interaction with a Neo-Nazi group that showed up in Little Rock this past weekend. Multiple 911 calls from concerned Little Rock residents prompted police response after the group was spotted...
9 guilty of trafficking human remains stolen from Harvard Medical School, Arkansas mortuary
A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday, Dec. 8, to trafficking in human remains that had been stolen from Harvard Medical School.
More than 100 trucks inspected during 3-day operation at Arkansas weigh station focusing on...
Arkansas Highway Police (AHP) released results from a commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement effort that took place at an I-30 weigh station this week. The AHP operation took place December 9 — 11, 2025, at the I-30 weigh station in Benton, Arkansas. AHP focused on the following key areas during the weigh...

















