Much of Arkansas under extreme heat warnings; cooling centers opening across state
Some Arkansans may be in need of community cooling centers this week as the heat index is forecast to eclipse 100 degrees across large swaths of the state. Parts of eastern, central and western Arkansas are under extreme heat warnings until Tuesday evening, while the rest of the state is under a heat advisory. The […]
Neighbors say hearing about shooting in Little Rock’s Breckenridge area is discouraging, hoping revitalization...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Police are investigating a deadly shooting at the Eagle Suites hotel after a man was killed and another was hospitalized Sunday night. Police cars filled the parking lot of the hotel as officers investigated the scene and searched for the person responsible. Investigators have released photos of a s
Saline County continues debate on stricter dog control laws after fatal teen attack
Saline County is considering a new animal control ordinance following the death of a teenager by dogs over a year ago. Over a year after a teen was killed by dogs, Saline County is one step closer to changing a 16-year-old animal control ordinance. The newest animal control ordinance aims...
Battery, Firearms, and Failure to Comply in Monday’s Saline County Mugshots on 07212026
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on their name.
Baxter Health ER earns state’s first Level 1 geriatric accreditation
Baxter Health’s Cline Emergency Center has earned Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation, the top tier of a national credential and the first of its kind in Arkansas, the hospital announced. The accreditation comes from the American College of Emergency Physicians. Only three other Arkansas hospitals hold
Hope Baking Co. Closing Its Arkansas Operations This Week
Hope Baking Co. to cease operations - Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Arkansas - Hope Baking Co., a commercial bakery based in the state, is expected to shut down this week. The move ends the company’s production activities and removes one supplier from the local food distribution network
2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Melbourne in Izard County; Several Residents Report Feeling Early...
A small earthquake shook parts of north-central Arkansas early Monday morning, with several residents reporting they felt the brief tremor across the region. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured 2.6 magnitude and occurred at 3:40 a.m. Central Daylight Time on Monday, July 20, 2026. Th
UA-Pulaski Tech unveils new CHARTS Live Performance Series for 2026-27
UA-Pulaski Technical College has announced its 2026-27 CHARTS Live Performance Series, which will feature a diverse lineup of concerts, theater, and family programs starting in September 2026.
Pediatrics Plus Acquires Cynergy Rehab Group and Arkids Pediatric Day Centers
Pediatrics Plus has acquired Cynergy Rehab Group and Arkids Pediatric Day Centers, the pediatric healthcare provider recently announced. The acquisition adds 12 locations, including developmental preschools, outpatient clinics and extensive school-based therapy partnerships throughout Arkansas, “creating one of the sta
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine Patient Care Clinic now accepting patients
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine adjunct clinical sciences professor Kevin Harmon, DDS with student dentist Kaitlin Parker, and in the chair, student dentist JaKerick Johnson. (All images provided by Lyon College) Arkansans without a regular dentist now have a new option for care in the state’s capital, as the...

















