New multi-use trail opens at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks has announced the opening of a new multi-use trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park designed to expand access and connectivity for visitors. The Owl Pass Trail stretches approximately one mile and is built to accommodate a wide range of users, including walkers, runners, cyclists and those using...
Arkansas’ first land trust creates local affordable housing
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — As the cost of housing continues to climb, the gap between what people earn and what homes cost is only getting wider. Over the past five years, rent has increased by about 50%, while the median home price in the region is now starting around $400,000.
Arkansas Lawmakers Remember Stan Berry and His Legacy of Service
Arkansas State Legislator Stan Berry of Dover passed away earlier this week, and members of the House of Representatives are remembering his legacy. State Representative Matt Duffield of Polk County visited with Grant Merrill on the River County Morning Show where Merrill descried the interaction between legislators...
12 Incredible Arkansas Restaurants Worth The Drive In 2026 For Dedicated Food Lovers
Arkansas is full of surprises, and its restaurant scene deserves way more attention than it gets. I’ve learned that the best meals here rarely come easy. I’m talking about long drives, winding roads, and that moment when you wonder if you’ve gone too far. Then the food hits the table, and it all makes sense.
Parent hit with $35K fee for FOIA request in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
A parent in the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is voicing concerns about how the district handled her FOIA requests. Kristian St. Clair says the district is asking her to pay about $35,000 for records connected to the arrest of former Bayou Meto Elementary janitor Harold Butchart, who was accused last...
UAMS is raising its minimum wage to $16 an hour
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is raising its minimum wage to $16 an hour. The raise, which marks a $1 dollar increase from the previous $15 an hour minimum wage, is set to take effect on April 12. “At my first...
Student stabbed by another at GSU
A fight in Ruston led to a stabbing on the Grambling State University campus when the parties involved encountered each other in a dormitory. Javon Isaac King, 19, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was arrested about 5:45 a.m. on March 23 after he allegedly stabbed another GSU student with a pair of scissors.
Here’s where all of the ‘No Kings’ protests are happening in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Many Arkansans across the state will be participating in the national "No Kings" protest on March 28, 2026. At least 17 protests are scheduled to take place in Arkansas on Saturday in cities like Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Monticello. The March 28 demonstrations come as...
Little Rock Weekend Guide: March 26-29
March Madness, live music, local markets — it’s all on the agenda this weekend. Let’s get into it. Food Truck Thursday at the Pulaski County Administration Building // It’s time to fill that food truck-shaped hole in your life. This meetup at 201 Broadway St. will welcome eats like Bragg’s Big Bites, Pounds on the...
🏭 Pulaski County Manufacturing Jobs – Multiple Openings $20–$65K+
Pulaski County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings from steel fabrication to warehouse operations. Whether you’re handy with tools or ready to lead a team, there’s something here for every skill level.
