Little Rock AR

When spending time outdoors in the Natural State this summer, it’s important to prevent tick bites and the diseases they can carry. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, ticks cause more human disease than any other insect in Arkansas. “Not all ticks transmit diseases, but it is crucial...

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you keep a dog outdoors in Arkansas, you may be wondering whether chaining or tethering is legal — and if so, under what conditions. The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no, because Arkansas does not have a single statewide t

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — People visiting Arkansas Game and Fish Commission-owned wildlife management areas and lakes for recreation are now required to purchase a new conservation permit. The requirement took effect July 1 and applies to anyone 16 or older who uses AGFC-owned properties for activities such as...

ATLANTA, GA — A broken line of strong to severe storms is expected to develop Tuesday evening from western Tennessee into Arkansas and down to Texas. Much of the activity is likely to arrive after sunset. Forecasters said people in Memphis, Little Rock, Dallas and Fort Worth should have...

After 30 years with the Little Rock Police Department, Chief Heath Helton retired in May from a profession that allows him to protect the community he has called home his entire life. From a young patrol officer working midnight shifts downtown to becoming the city’s chief of police, his journey reflects a steadfast co

Known for his ability to make important decisions under pressure, a young man from Oklahoma played for the Little Rock Travelers during World War II while also serving as a flight instructor in the Army Air Forces. Willis Hudlin was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) in...

As cases of the cyclospora outbreak occur in Arkansas, UAMS Dr. Robert Hopkins shares ways to safely prepare produce.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Little Rock man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that happened this week, according to the Little Rock Police Department. Police said Alejandro Torres, 43, was taken into custody without incident and charged with capital murder in the death. Authorities said the homicide happened Th

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 19, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information

In normal times, a group of citizens banding together and pitching in to save a public institution like PBS would be rewarded. They would be lauded for putting their money where their mouths are. But these aren’t normal times, as Arkansans who fought to keep PBS programs in the state are learning the hard way. […]