Dangerous heat on tap this week in Arkansas | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Due to the extreme temperatures in the forecast, a THV11 Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Tuesday, July 29. The combination of dangerously hot temperatures and high humidity will push the heat index values above 110 degrees in some areas. Here's what you need...
Five teachers named 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year semifinalists
Five teachers were announced as the semifinalists at the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Recognition event at the governor's mansion on Monday.
What to know about the Arkansas sales tax holiday weekend set for Aug 2...
Arkansas families can save money on back-to-school expenses during the Aug. 2 & 3 sales tax holiday weekend, which offers tax-free purchases on certain items, including clothing, accessories, school supplies, and electronics, with some per-item price limits.
NLRPD investigating Monday night fatal shooting
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night. At around 11:25 p.m., NLRPD officers responded to the 5500 block of Maple Street for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male lying in...
12 Hidden Costs That Come With Living in Arkansas
Arkansas: where the lakes are beautiful, the pace is slow, and the phrase “natural state” sounds like a charming tourism slogan—until you’re pulling ticks off your jeans. At first glance, living here seems like a steal. But behind that low cost of living are some sneaky little expenses that add up faster than a...
Summer heat forces Little Rock Mexican restaurant to change hours as kitchen temps rise
At El Alamo Mexican Grill, the family-owned restaurant’s two 400-degree grills, fryer and even the ice machine are driving kitchen temperatures to unbearable levels. The extreme summer heat has forced the business to close its doors early.
Family’s beloved cat found 6 years after disappearing: ‘I just started bawling’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - A Missouri family is celebrating after a “purr-fect” reunion with their cat who had been missing for six years. The Carile family’s cat, Beau, disappeared six years ago while they were living in Maumelle, Arkansas. “We opened the door one night to...
Turning the page on the heat as we turn the page on the calendar
Heat advisories remain in effect through Wednesday, with temperatures expected to remain above 90 degrees, before a cool front arrives and brings rain and thunderstorms, leading to milder temperatures and less humidity for the weekend.
Grocery prices blur lines between eating in and dining out
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As grocery prices continue to rise, consumers are finding it increasingly difficult to determine whether it's cheaper to eat at home or dine out. Michael Pakko, chief economist at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, said that while it is generally still more economical to eat at...
Memorial held for 15-year-old Saline County girl who died in dog attack
It's been a hard couple of weeks for people who got to experience 15-year-old Makayla Fortner before her death.