Several fights break out at Arkansas State Fair
Several fights broke out Monday night at the Arkansas State Fair, resulting in 17 people facing charges, authorities said. Corporal Trey Keller of the Arkansas State Police said the incidents were quickly handled by officers from Little Rock Police, Arkansas State Police, and fair security. “Some of the suspects were...
Arkansas State Police seek public’s help after 18-year-old service worker killed in I-40 hit-and-run
EARLE, ARK. – The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is requesting public assistance following a fatal hit-and-run that killed an 18-year-old service worker on Interstate 40. The incident occurred Friday, October 10, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m. near the 262-mile marker, just east of the Earle...
Arkansas prison escapee Grant Hardin’s trial pushed to 2026
The trial for Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist who escaped from a north Arkansas prison earlier this year, has been pushed back until next year, according to court documents.
Computer Fraud, Probation Violations, and Drugs in Wednesday’s Saline County Mugshots on 10162025
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.
13 Cemeteries in Arkansas to Make You Curious
Cemeteries are fascinating monuments for me. When we visit an old city, I always make sure to include a cemetery on our list. I enjoy examining the stones and the etchings, as well as the dates and names that tell stories of the past. There’s something sacred and grounding about standing in these peaceful spaces,...
Arkansas Insurance Department Approves Rate Increases for 2026
The Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) has approved an average rate increase of 22.2% for individual health plans for the 2026 plan year. This is down from a 36.1% average increase that insurers previously proposed but withdrew in the face of opposition from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The approved rates were first...
Critics Claim Arkansas School Vouchers Program Failing to Reach Intended Target
As Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proudly signed the Arkansas LEARNS Act on March 8, 2023, she declared a primary goal of the sweeping legislation: “We’ve seen how the status quo condemns Arkansans to a lifetime of poverty, and we’re tired of sitting at the bottom of national education rankings.”
Family says beloved Little Rock Barber is gone too soon
10/16/2025 — Royal Cuts Two Barbershop will remain open as the community grapples with the loss of owner Anthony King, who was shot and died weeks later in the hospital. The tragedy occurred on the day of his birthday party, leaving behind a profound impact on his family and the barbershop's staff.
Little Rock city director Ken Richardson absent for over a year, citing health reasons
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — It has been more than a year since Little Rock city director Ken Richardson has attended a city board meeting. Richardson's absence, attributed to undisclosed but life-threatening health problems, has caught the attention of voters in ward two -- which he's represented since 2007.
Gun found in student’s backpack at Little Rock’s Central High School
A gun was found in a student's backpack at Central High School in Little Rock, triggering a security alert and resulting in the student being apprehended and facing legal consequences and disciplinary action.
