10 Overlooked Cities In Arkansas Where Social Security Covers Everything You Need
Wondering where your Social Security check goes furthest in Arkansas?. These 10 cities offer charming communities where retirees can live comfortably on their monthly benefits!. 1. Camden. Camden offers southern charm and incredibly affordable living options for retirees. The historic downtown features beautiful...
‘God hasn’t taken the fight out of me yet’: Family’s push in cold-case murder...
Ebby Steppach was 18 years old when she vanished in Arkansas on October 25, 2015. Her body was found nearly three years later and her death ruled a homicide The Independent/Supplied Ten years after her daughter disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and was later found dead, Laurie Jernigan says she finally...
Arkansas LIHEAP program now accepting applications for winter 2026
ARKANSAS, USA — Temperatures are expected to drop during the winter months, and staying warm can come at the cost of higher utility bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Heating Program will begin assisting applicants with their gas and/or electricity utility bills on Monday, Jan. 5.
The green gray zone: The impact of kratom in Northeast Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – A simple green powder marketed for “extra energy” has become a nightmare for two men, leading them into a spiral of addiction even as the state continues to debate the future of the controversial substance. In 2016, Ralph Oglesby, III was...
‘Frustrated’ Daycare Owner, 23, Accused of Repeatedly Slamming Infant’s Head Into Floor Charged with...
A baby boy has died, and a 23-year-old home daycare operator is facing a capital murder charge following an incident on the morning of Dec. 30 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Police were called to the residence of Erin Sauls at approximately 11:14 a.m. Tuesday after reports of an unresponsive infant. Sauls operates a...
More disabled Arkansans receive expanded eligibility for Arkansas ABLE accounts
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — More Arkansans with disabilities may now be eligible to open an ABLE account, Arkansas Treasurer of State John Thurston announced on Friday. Starting Jan. 1, the age-of-onset limit increased from 26-46, which opens the door for thousands of Arkansans to save for their futures without...
This Year in the Sky: 2026 Eclipse Dates for Oklahoma and Arkansas
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oklahoma City, OK / Little Rock, AR – Residents across Oklahoma and Arkansas will be some of the best-positioned skywatchers in the entire United States for the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing...
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office reveals details leading to school janitor’s termination
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — There is new information from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office about what led to the termination of the janitor at Bayou Meto Elementary School in Jacksonville. Channel 7 News obtained the case summary of this situation from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, which contains...
Mother who sent kids to arrested caretaker reacts to abuse arrest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –Following the tragic killing of an infant at the hands of his caretaker, a mother who sent her kids to the same woman is speaking out. Betrayal, sadness, and the thoughts of what if it had been one of her two boys. Those were the reactions from Aliah Fulton following the news […]
New survey shows obesity rates exceed 45% in rural Arkansas
Arkansas already has one of the highest obesity rates in the nation. Results from the new Arkansas Health Survey, housed at the University of Arkansas, show that obesity across the state is particularly concentrated in rural areas. Among Arkansas's 440 rural census tracts, 99 have obesity rates of 45% or...

















