Number of children waiting for foster care in Arkansas drops to 146
For children in foster care, every number represents a lifeand a drop in those numbers brings hope, stability, and the chance to belong to a family. On Wednesday, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced that the number of children waiting for foster...
Arkansas work zone cameras now able to detect handheld device use
The Arkansas Highway Police will be using new work zone camera technology to detect drivers using handheld devices while driving, in order to increase safety for road workers and the public.
Governor Sanders highlights local church leader in Faces of Arkansas series
El Dorado, Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Michael Kornegay of El Dorado as the second featured Arkansan in a series honoring individuals whose impact reaches far beyond their immediate communities. The series, launched earlier this year, aims to spotlight the everyday citizens who form the...
Woman running home day care slammed 8-month-old’s head onto hardwood floor because she ‘had...
Sauls told officers that while she was changing Elijah's diaper, she "[struck] the infant's head three times against the hardwood floor." The post Woman running home day care slammed 8-month-old's head onto hardwood floor because she 'had a headache': Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
Arkansas eliminates state grocery tax as residents notice savings
TRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas residents are already noticing savings at grocery stores after the state’s 0.125% grocery tax was eliminated on New Year’s Day. Local shoppers said they could see the difference at checkout, even just two days into the new year. “I think it’s absolutely phenomenal,...
NEW TROOPERS JOIN THE RANKS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE
BENTON, Ark. – Forty-nine recruits became Arkansas State Troopers during a graduation ceremony held at the Benton Event Center. Following months of testing and interviews, the new Troopers were selected from a pool of 430 applicants to join the 2025-A Arkansas State Police (ASP) Training Academy class. The recruits...
Arkansas public schools face steepest enrollment drop in 20 years amid voucher rollout
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Public school enrollment in Arkansas has seen a significant decline this school year- the first for which school choice vouchers established by the LEARNS Act have been made universally available to Arkansas students. The decline in public school enrollment from last school year is...
LIST: Arkansas counties under burn ban
As of Friday morning, several counties in Arkansas are under a burn ban.
ARDOT now accepting bids for bid letting schedule for Jan. 25
ARKANSAS (KTVE/KARD) — The Arkansas Department of Transportation is now accepting bids for ARDOT’s following bid letting schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 25. Photo courtesy of ARDOT To stay informed about the current advertised projects, visit https://ardot.gov/…/currently-advertised-projects/…
The Classroom Catalog 2026: A Guide to Schools in the Little Rock Metro
Public? Private? Choosing a school can feel overwhelming, but don’t worry, it’s not rocket science. Whether you’re new to the city or just want to do your homework on what’s available to you, this guide breaks down the top schools in the metro to help you find what’s best for your family.
