The Trail of Tears: Extreme cold was common
This information is extracted from the Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association and the Department of Arkansas Heritage. No troops escorted the tribes west on the Trail of Tears. A military officer was often assigned to removal parties as a disbursing agent, a person in charge of paying for the food for the p
Mixed opinions, limited information about $6.6 billion data center in Arkansas River Valley
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — Karen Fawley first recalls learning of plans to construct a data center near the Johnson Regional Medical Center when a friend mentioned the project in passing two years ago. Fawley said she wasn’t following the project closely. Then, in January, she watched the razing of a...
Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Commission Meeting to Be Held July 22
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The 62nd Annual Meeting of the Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Commission (KOARC) will be held in Room 180 of the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, located at 5015 E 29th Street N in Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CDT. The meeting will be open to the public. Anyone int
Transparency laws reveal the winner of $1.8-billion Powerball. It’s the brother of the mayor...
North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick said he’s happy for his brother.
Little Rock police arrest two in connection with deadly West 29th Street shooting
Two men were arrested in connection with the July 15 shooting death of 24-year-old Emmanuel Ilo in Little Rock.
Little Rock police officer shoots dog in The Heights, witness describes incident
A spokesperson for the Little Rock Police Department confirmed that an officer shot and killed a dog just a few blocks away from the Country Club of Little Rock Sunday afternoon while responding to a call.
One man dead, another injured in Little Rock hotel shooting
Little Rock police are investigating a shooting at a Breckenridge Drive hotel that killed one man and wounded another on Sunday night.
Emotional Support Animal Laws in Arkansas: What You Need to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you rely on an emotional support animal for your mental or emotional well-being, understanding the law in Arkansas is one of the most practical steps you can take. State and federal emotional support animal laws protect the rights of indivi
Gunfire sends mourners running for safety during Little Rock Funeral
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Gunshots interrupted the end of the funeral for 18-year-old Dillon Cheeter on Saturday. Cheeter was shot and killed on the weekend of July 4th. The gunfire sent people inside Fellowship Christian Church in Little Rock running for cover. Pastor Kevin Kelly says it’s time for the community to p
Argentina natives in Little Rock reflect on World Cup journey after final loss
The World Cup final did not end the way Argentina fans hoped, but supporters in Little Rock say the memories, friendships and sense of community created during the tournament will last far beyond the final whistle.

















