Highway Commission announces 30-day comment period for license plate reader rules
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas State Highway Commission is providing public notice that it intends to create license plate reader rules. The 30-day or more notice period for receipt of comments began Sunday, April 5, 2026, and ends on Thursday, May 14, 2026. All interested parties are encouraged to...
Arkansas Weather Alert: Increasing Rain Chances Friday and Weekend But Drought Conditions Likely to...
ARKANSAS — Rain chances are expected to increase slightly across the state over the next few days, but forecasters say the amounts will likely be too low to significantly improve ongoing drought conditions. Light Rain Chances But Minimal Impact. Weather patterns show only a small chance of scattered showers,...
Rising diesel prices in Arkansas shift businesses and public services, economists warn
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Rising diesel prices are having a widespread impact across Arkansas, affecting everything from businesses to public services. According to University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chief Economist Dr. Michael Pakko, diesel prices have increased significantly in recent weeks. “Diesel fuel has gone up more like...
Arkansas History for April 10: Camp Magnolia tornado
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for April 10, 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 comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPH has collected this data.
Arkansas veteran raises money for Ukraine after overseas encounter
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas veteran is fundraising for Ukraine thanks to a life-changing encounter that happened overseas more than 20 years ago. Collin Gorman is an accountant in North Little Rock who served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years starting in 1997. “In 2003,...
Arkansas bar could face maximum fines from Alcoholic Beverage Control | Here’s why
BRYANT, Ark. — A Bryant bar at the center of controversy is now one step closer to a decision that may impact its liquor license. On Thursday morning, the owner faced questions from state regulators. After a lawsuit filed by a former Bryant Police detective, Shanna Hastings, the spotlight...
New pizza restaurant to replace Iriana’s Pizza in Little Rock
A new establishment is set to take the place of a beloved pizza restaurant set to close next week.
AST Blog: Arkansas Tornado Warning Hotspots
Which towns get warned the most? The least? The last 10 years of tornado warnings tell an interesting story.
Maumelle police searching for victim in reported drowning
Authorities are conducting an ongoing search for a reported drowning victim in Maumelle.
Multi Day Severe Weather Threat Expanding From Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Into Mississippi Alabama and...
TENNESSEE VALLEY — A developing weather pattern is setting the stage for a multi-day severe weather threat beginning Saturday, April 11, and continuing through at least the early part of next week, with multiple states now under increasing concern. Forecast signals indicate that this will not be a one-day...

















