Little Rock AR

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Jerry Spurgers, a retired FBI agent, has turned his years of experience in law enforcement into a gripping true crime book titled "Murder at Midnight." Spurgers, who spent 24 years working in the Little Rock field office, was inspired to write after friends encouraged him to share his...

Across Arkansas, hole-in-the-wall restaurants are often where locals point first when someone asks for something simple and reliable. These spots focus on straightforward plates, familiar flavors, and portions that don’t need explaining. They aren’t flashy or trendy, but they deliver consistency — the kind that keeps...

Authorities responded to a call of shots being fired on Interstate 630 in downtown Little Rock Saturday night, and one person was taken away by ambulance with unknown injuries.

Your week just found its new obsession, and it starts at 5805 Kavanaugh Blvd in Little Rock. Heights Taco & Tamale Co. serves a ground beef taco so satisfying that you will plan your next visit before the last bite. The vibes are bright, the flavors are bold, and the...

ARKANSAS, USA — As we draw closer to 2026, the excitement is building. With the final day of 2025 just around the corner, many Arkansans are still searching for the perfect way to ring in the new year. No need to stress — your guide to New Year’s Eve...

Magness honored at recent Board of Corrections meeting. As the nation’s longest serving chairman of a prison board, Benny Magness is sharing his thoughts on the future of prisons in the state as he looks to retirement after December 31. The building of a new state prison in Franklin...

MONTICELLO — While timber prices have shown signs of decline in 2025, Arkansas’ forestry sector continues to demonstrate resilience, innovation and economic significance across the state and the broader southeastern United States. A recent analysis by the Arkansas Center for Forest Business determined that the...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For decades, a Little Rock art teacher inspired creativity in the classroom. Now, much of the art community is coming together for her after a fire took her home on Christmas Eve. "She left here with the clothes on her back, her purse, her two...

ARKANSAS, USA — Ringing in the new year with fireworks is a popular tradition, but it's important to know where and when you can legally pop them. All the biggest cities in our area such as Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith don't allow fireworks. They are only allowed outside city limits.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Arkansas begins the day under a low, gray ceiling as fog and mist soften streetlights and dampen pavement across central counties. The air feels mild, but visibility drops quickly in spots, forcing drivers...