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.
Arkansas History for October 20: CCC at Devil’s Den
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 20, 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...
The first Europeans to cross Arkansas were running for their lives – their luck...
Joutel’s Desperate Trek Through Caddo Territory After La Salle’s Murder. When La Salle was killed by his own men in Texas in 1687, Henri Joutel faced a grim task. He led six loyal survivors northeast through unknown lands, crossing into what’s now Arkansas on June 30. For...
Arkansas child care providers ask state for help after changes to school readiness program
Arkansas’ child care system needs additional funding to avoid widespread closures and layoffs due to changes to the state’s financial aid program for low-income families, providers told the state Early Childhood Commission during a Wednesday work session. A survey of providers found that about a quarter of them,...

















