Pulaski County deputies arrest suspect wanted for capital murder
Deputies in Pulaski County have arrested a man wanted on a capital murder charge.
State faces high wildfire risk; Arkansans urged not to burn
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging Arkansans to stay alert as wildfire danger has increased significantly across the state. The entire state has been designated at a high wildfire risk through March 29, and more than half of all counties are currently under burn bans. This elevated threat...
Crews put out fire at Donaghey Building in Little Rock
Fire crews in Little Rock put out a blaze at the abandoned Donaghey Building on Thursday.
Peppermint Hippo challenges alcohol permit decision in court amid public safety claims
LITTLE ROCK, Ark — The Peppermint Hippo has filed a judicial review of the decision made by state alcohol regulators last week over the decision to revoke their alcohol permit. The state said that the process came after several months of investigation into the strip club and finding repeated...
Wildfires surge across Arkansas as crews battle dry conditions
Firefighters across Arkansas continue to respond to a surge in wildfires, with state officials reporting dozens of fires and thousands of acres burned in recent days. According to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, at least 27 fires have been suppressed since Monday, damaging more than 2,000 acres. That number...
Judge issues order in Saline County sheriff’s race defamation suit, cites ‘name-calling’
A Saline County judge has issued an order citing "name-calling" in a defamation suit regarding the race for Saline County sheriff, which was filed by candidate Richard Friend against Rick Cross, Kevin Cooper and "John Does 1-5" for allegedly lying in Facebook posts that defamed Friend.
12 Brutal Reasons Arkansas Locals Say They’re Ready to Leave in 2026
Arkansas has its charm—rolling hills, quiet towns, and that slower pace people swear they want. But living here full-time? That’s a different story. In 2026, more locals are admitting that while Arkansas feels like home, it’s starting to feel a little too limiting. 1. Job Opportunities Can...
Legally blind high school senior in Johnson County creates menus in braille for restaurants...
A facilitator with the Education Accelerated by Service and Technology (EAST) initiative approached Evan Pratt, a legally blind high school student, with the idea to make a menu in braille for a restaurant, which launched Pratt’s initiative: Braille Bites.
Entergy looking to help Pine Bluff customers cut costs with program
Residents across Arkansas are getting help lowering their energy bills thanks to a program from Entergy Arkansas aimed at improving home efficiency—often at little to no cost.
Debris blocking northbound traffic on Interstate 57 in North Little Rock
The Arkansas Department of Transportation reports that debris in the road has brought northbound traffic to a crawl on Interstate 57.
