Arkansans react to the spread of the ‘kissing bug’ disease
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chagas disease is on the rise in the U.S. In eight states, there are human cases reported of the disease, with Arkansas being one of them. “Sounds really freaky. Not a good situation. Not a bug I wish to encounter,” one Arkansan […]
State seeking fitness to proceed exam for Rogers psychiatrist accused of fraud
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The State of Arkansas is requesting a fitness to proceed examination for Brian Hyatt, the former Northwest Arkansas psychiatrist embroiled in an ongoing Medicaid fraud case. Hyatt, the former head of the Arkansas State Medical Board as well as the Behavioral Health Unit at...
Eleven individuals arrested in Mountain Home drug trafficking case after federal and state investigation
Mountain Home, Arkansas – A joint federal and state operation in Arkansas has resulted in the arrest of eleven individuals linked to drug trafficking in the Mountain Home region. Six people have been federally indicted, and five more face state charges, following a coordinated sweep carried out this morning as part...
Autism therapy center closing locations in Arkansas following state law change
ARKANSAS, USA — Hopebridge, one of the nation’s largest autism therapy providers, announced it will close its Arkansas centers this fall, citing a recent change in state law. The company has locations in Bentonville, Hot Springs, and Little Rock. In a statement, the company said:. “After careful consideration...
Little Rock School District considers closing Hall High School due to low student numbers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Little Rock School District has proposed a draft timeline for the potential closure of Hall High School, a decision that has left some community members feeling blindsided. The timeline suggests closing the school before the next academic year, following discussions at last month's...
Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store Coming to Central Arkansas
Braum’s latest expansion isn’t just about ice cream; it’s about fresh dairy and community flavors coming together in Conway.
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ brings iconic drama to Little Rock stage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The timeless drama "A Raisin in the Sun" is set to captivate audiences at the Actors Theater of Little Rock. The play, written by Lorraine Hansberry and inspired by Langston Hughes' poem "Dream Deferred," tells the story of a Black family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s.
ELF The Musical tickets on sale Friday
Tickets will soon be available to see Santa, Buddy and Jovie sleigh through Little Rock.
Arkansas’s morning headlines | Sept. 9, 2025
Karen Fuller and Hayden Balgavy deliver your morning headlines including the latest on escaped inmate Grant Hardin's legal fight in Arkansas.
Mamie’s Poppy Plates offers comfort to families dealing with child loss
Arkansas OGBYN Dr. Emily Williams joined KARK 4 Today to share how the nonprofit organization, Mamie’s Poppy Plates, offers comfort to families dealing with child loss.