Dry Counties in America: Prohibition Ended, But It Never Completely Went Away
Most Americans probably think Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933. That was the day the Twenty-First Amendment was ratified, repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and ending nearly fourteen years of national Prohibition. But there is an interesting footnote to that story. Prohibition never completely disappeared. There
Gallery 26 spotlights cutting-edge Arkansas artists in a Pulp Fiction-themed show
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — If your weekend plans could use a little more mystery, music and vintage flair, Gallery 26 is leaning all the way into “Pulp Fiction” with an art show that invites you to come dressed for the occasion, and maybe even solve a murder.
Five Arkansas Pharmacies Sue Express Scripts Over Alleged Underpayments
Five pharmacies serving communities in and around the Deltaplex are among 12 Arkansas independent pharmacies suing pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts, alleging the company repeatedly reimbursed them below minimum amounts required under Arkansas law. The area plaintiffs are Woodlands Pharmacy in White Hall, Redfie
More Arkansas businesses add checkout fees, straining student budgets
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - More businesses in Arkansas are adding extra fees at checkout, and college students say the added charges make tight budgets harder to manage. According to the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, businesses are allowed to charge a convenience fee for credit card transactions. This is a charge p
AR lawmakers question Entergy on Google data center power costs, ratepayer impact
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Legislature's Joint Energy Committee summoned representatives from Google and Entergy to a meeting on Tuesday to learn more about their partnership to power a massive Google data center being built in West Memphis. It's the question that's been at the center of...
A surge in cremations is changing Arkansas’ funeral business
PHOTO:The rise in cremations and the fall in traditional burials has been a large contributor to Buie Funeral Homes’ bankruptcy filing. (Shutterstock) An Arkansas funeral home operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in April, saying business slowed because more customers are choosing cremation rather th
Wildfire near Camden industrial park 65% contained, Arkansas authorities say
A wildfire that has burned thousands of acres near a Camden industrial park where several defense contractors are located is 65% contained, Arkansas and local authorities said Wednesday. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said that crews are continuing to battle hot spots in the fire that broke out Monday near the Hig
Charges announced against suspects in Upstate abduction case
Charges announced against suspects in Upstate abduction case
Four Arrested in Texas and Arkansas Gift Card Tampering Ring With More Than $100,000...
Four people have been arrested in connection with an organized gift card tampering operation that investigators say placed hundreds of compromised cards on store shelves ... Read More
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Economic Development Commission open applications for $690,000 in...
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Economic Development Commission announced that applications are now being accepted for $690,000 in grant funding intended to support conservation education in local schools.

















