Arkansas National Guard helicopters continue work in Texas flood zone
AUSTIN, TEXAS. (KOAM) - Earlier this week Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee-Sanders activated the Arkansas National Guard to deploy as needed July 7 to the Texas Food zone. They traveled the following day to the Austin, Texas area.
Arkansas teen seizure-free after life-changing brain procedure at UAMS
After battling a rare and relentless seizure disorder nearly every day of her life, 19-year-old Grace Glasbrenner is finally free. Her parents are calling it a miracle, and so is the doctor who helped make it happen.
Little Rock Police Department K9 officer Olga retiring
A dedicated officer of the Little Rock Police Department is preparing to enjoy the dog days of retirement.
Researchers: WIC Participation Could Boost Arkansas’ Maternal and Infant Health
Just 35% of Arkansas residents who qualify to take part in a federal nutrition assistance program do so. That’s despite the fact Arkansas tops the list of states for food insecurity at a rate of 19%, nearly four times higher than the national average of 5.1%. That’s according to a recent report conducted by the...
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces crackdown on loitering, especially at intersections
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is calling on local law enforcement to enforce the state's loitering statute, which prohibits loitering in a way that creates a traffic hazard or impediment, in order to keep streets safe and orderly.
‘Death of family farm:’ Arkansas farm bankruptcies increasing
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Farm bankruptcies are increasing in Arkansas, reflecting a dismal agriculture economy that is not seeing any farmers breaking even in the state. A new report from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture shows that farm bankruptcies are outpacing the last several years. "On a...
Arkansas Ranked No. 2 in U.S. for Construction Industry Strength
Arkansas has been recognized as the No. 2 state in the country for construction, according to the 10th annual “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard” released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The state climbed one spot from its previous No. 3 position in 2023, reflecting continued momentum in workforce...
Little Rock police provide update on Fourth of July weekend officer-involved shooting
Police in Little Rock say two officers have been put on administrative leave after a shooting over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Driver dies in single-vehicle crash on St. Louis street
An 18-year-old man from the Pulaski County area died over the weekend in a single-vehicle crash on St. Louis Street. Batesville Police Department Capt. Fred Friar stated Tuesday at the Batesville City Council meeting that officers were dispatched to the scene of a car fire near Tai Lee’s restaurant on Sunday, July 6....
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appoints new member to Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Jamie Anderson, an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to replace the outgoing Chairman John David "J.D." Neeley.
