Chalk Bluff, Arkansas Ghost Town
You’ll find Chalk Bluff nestled on Crowley’s Ridge in northeastern Arkansas, where it once served as a crucial crossing point over the St. Francis River. This strategic location witnessed a pivotal Civil War battle in May 1863, featuring an innovative Confederate escape across makeshift bridges built from local logs...
The Secret Reason Arkansas Has Some Of The South’s Best Catfish Restaurants
Arkansas sits at the heart of the nation’s catfish country, where miles of Delta farmland meet crystal-clear rivers and lakes. For generations, hardworking farmers have raised some of the freshest, tastiest catfish you’ll ever sink your teeth into. That dedication shows up on plates across the state, from...
Arkansas gas prices drop 7 cents for second straight week
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - For the second week in a row, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Arkansas fell 7 cents. According to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 1,826 stations, prices averaged $2.55 a gallon. That’s 22.2 cents a gallon less than a month ago and 26.9 cents a gallon lower than last year.
Arrests made in AR for Medicaid fraud, attorney general says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Arkansas Attorney General announced Monday that three of seven people from the Mid-South were arrested for committing Medicaid fraud. On Oct. 3, Kimberly Rios, 39, of West Memphis, Ark. was arrested and charged with Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Tim Griffin said she submitted claims for...
Garland County man claims $1.338 million LOTTO lottery prize
A man in Garland County has claimed the $1.338 million LOTTO prize.
Pilgrimage For Peace walk held for 11th year in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A peaceful stroll on a Sunday afternoon brought dozens of people comfort as they held signs to advocate for change. Mary Hunt, Director of Pax Christi Little Rock, led participants on a walk from the River Market to North Little Rock. “The significance is that we can’t just get desensitized from […]
Legendary band Chicago coming to North Little Rock
Chicago, the legendary rock band, will perform at the North Little Rock venue on March 14, 2026, with tickets going on sale October 24.
Columbia County merchants sell almost half-million dollars in lottery tickets in September
Columbia County had Arkansas Scholarship Lottery ticket sales totaling $491,401 in September, according to a report released October 10 by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration - Office of the Arkansas Lottery. This is up from $463,771 sales in August. According to the report, Columbia County had...
Ark-La-Tex Weather: Gusty Winds and Rain Expected as Cold Front Moves In Overnight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Shreveport, LA – After a brief warm-up today, a reinforcing cold front will move through the Ark-La-Tex region late tonight, bringing gusty winds, cooler temperatures, and scattered showers, according to...
Angelina, Nacogdoches Counties Now Under a Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 this evening for Lufkin and Nacogdoches.

















