The 10 Best Diners In Arkansas Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
Arkansas diners have a way of turning a simple meal into the thing you talk about later. Not in a fancy, staged, everybody-take-a-picture way. More like, wow, that biscuit had no business being that good. I wanted places with real local pull, so I paid attention to the spots people mention fast, then defend even faster
AGFC opens application window for this year’s deer hunting permit
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The application for the WMA deer hunting permit has been opened by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and will remain opened until 11:59 p.m. on July 1. For those interested in hunting white-tailed deer this fall during permit-only hunts, they can apply here.
Report: Arkansas’ economy declines in May but above growth neutral
Arkansas’ economic conditions declined slightly in May compared to April, but remained in a growth trend despite continued job losses in the manufacturing sector, according to the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index. The overall index for the nine-state region that stretches from Arkansas to Minn
Governor names Marianna barbeque entrepreneur as June ‘Face of Arkansas’
Harold Jones, a fourth-generation owner of Jones Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna, Arkansas, was named the June "Face of Arkansas" for his dedication to the oldest continuously operating Black-owned restaurant in the United States.
Arkansas History for June 2: Gov. McRae dies
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for June 2, 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
Free named Arkansas Male High School Runner of the Year
Mountain Home’s Jackson Free has been named the Arkansas Male High School Runner of the Year. Free received the honor this week during ceremonies hosted by the Arkansas Cross Country and Track and Field Hall of Fame. He was presented the award by Hall of Fame Board of Directors member Cari Rector.
Arkansas River commercial tonnage recovers in April, up 32.5%
April was good for commercial operators on the Arkansas River. Tonnage shipped for the month was up more than 30% compared with April 2025, with sand/gravel/rock shipments up almost 12% in the first four months of the year. The U.S. Corps of Engineers reported 4.058 million tons shipped on the...
Arkansas teacher pay increasingly lags nationally despite LEARNS Act, report finds
A new report from legislative staff reveals that Arkansas teacher pay is increasingly lagging behind dozens of other states when adjusted for the cost of living, complicating the positive narrative state leaders have presented since the passage of the 2023 LEARNS Act. The Bureau of Legislative Research presented the fi
North Little Rock mother faces uncertain housing situation amid federal funding delays
A North Little Rock mother of six said delays in federal housing assistance payments have left her facing possible displacement.
These Gorgeous Garden Walks In Arkansas Are Perfect For A Peaceful Escape
Busy roads make everything feel rushed, but Arkansas garden paths have a way of slowing the whole day down. That quiet shift is part of what kept pulling me back while exploring the state. I have spent more weekends than I can count chasing beautiful green spaces and never regretted...

















