Federal operation nets 47 arrests across eastern Arkansas, including 17 in Pine Bluff
A coordinated federal and state law enforcement operation targeting fugitives and sex offenders resulted in the arrest of 47 people across eastern Arkansas, including 17 in Pine Bluff, officials announced at a press conference Wednesday. The enforcement effort, led by the U.S. Marshals Service in partnership with multi
Food Bites: AQ Chicken House, Uncle Johnnie’s & More
Arkansas’ food scene is always buzzing, and we’re here to keep you in the loop. Each week, we’ll serve up a quick roundup of what food bites are happening across the state. Have something delicious to share? Send it our way at [email protected]. AQ Chicken House is...
Big Plans in Little Rock: Belarusian Exchange Fellow Learns About Entrepreneurial Support at Venture...
Alina Zelenaya sat in front of an audience of peers, community members and Venture Center employees recently during The Venture Center’s quarterly VC Innovate series. Viktoria Capek, The Venture Center’s communications and engagement manager, led the conversation with Zelenaya, who has been in Little Rock for a month p
Arkansas National Guard to fly over north-central Arkansas Wednesday
Army Blackhawk helicopters and a C-130 transport plane will sweep across Arkansas skies Wednesday as the Arkansas National Guard launches its “FlyOver Arkansas” campaign — a statewide salute marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Guard announced flights will pass over Batesville,...
Entergy Arkansas to host bill assistance, customer care events in July
Entergy Arkansas will launch a series of in-person customer care events across the state starting Tuesday, July 7, designed to help residents manage rising summer utility bills and access crucial financial assistance. The events are free, open to the general public regardless of their electric service provider and requ
Siloam Springs serves as Arkansas’s ‘Capital for a Day’
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Siloam Springs served as Arkansas's "Capital for a Day" on Tuesday, welcoming Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, members of her cabinet and other state leaders for a series of events highlighting the city's growth, outdoor recreation and community. The governor's Capital for a Day program brings...
Arkansas History for July 1: Gov. Donaghey’s birthday
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 1, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information c
Closing arguments in Blaise Taylor murder trial set for Wednesday
On Wednesday morning, Tennessee jurors will begin deliberating the fate of the accused killer of a Little Rock native and her unborn child.
Applications show gaps between Arkansas vouchers and private school tuition rates
Families seeking educational services for children with disabilities face challenges accessing specialized therapies and equipment, but how to pay for them can pose an even greater hurdle. Arrows Academy in northeast Arkansas helps families access those needed services by adjusting tuition so the majority is covered by
Arkansas rule sets requirements for future use of feral hog bait
He Arkansas Legislative Council has approved an amendment to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture rules on pesticide use, establishing requirements for the use of warfarin-based bait products labeled for the control of feral hogs. The amended rule became effective June 29, 2026. The rule creates a new Class J pestici

















