North Little Rock man wins $680,000 lottery jackpot; vows to split winnings with bestie
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A North Little Rock man won $680,000 in the Natural State Jackpot drawing!. The winning ticket was drawn on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Park Hill Shell located on J.F.K. Boulevard in North Little Rock. The winning numbers were 8, 9, 14, 16, and 36.
Arkansas Spring/Summer 2026 Weather Alert: Lake Recreation Faces Lightning Danger
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, Ark. – Before you back the boat down the ramp or settle into your favorite fishing spot, take a moment to check the forecast — because lightning can strike long before the rain begins. More...
Arkansas troopers stop oversized load without a permit weighing nearly 129,000 pounds
The Arkansas Highway Police (AHP) recently stopped an oversized commercial vehicle without a proper permit for weight and width violations. On February 4, 2026, an AHP trooper stopped a semi truck hauling a piece of heavy equipment on Highway 64 in Alma. During the traffic stop, the trooper learned that the truck...
This Down-Home Restaurant In Arkansas Has A Pulled Pork Sandwich Known Throughout The State
There are legends in the culinary world that don’t require Michelin stars or celebrity chefs, and Hoot’s BBQ & Steaks in McGehee, Arkansas has created one with a pulled pork sandwich that has barbecue enthusiasts making pilgrimages from across the Natural State. The journey to sandwich perfection begins...
Arkansas judge blocks state law increasing signature requirement for ballot measures
An Arkansas judge on Thursday blocked implementation of a 2023 state law that increased the signature requirements for measures to qualify for the ballot. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Shawn Johnson’s ruling prevents the state from enforcing Act 236 of 2023, which increased the number of counties where ballot...
Polaris passenger, pedestrian and driver die in recent Arkansas motor vehicle incidents
Arkansas State Police released on Friday, February 13, 2026 information about recent motor vehicle accidents in the state that killed three people. Crystal Bieler, 41, of Fort Smith, a passenger on a Polaris RZR, was killed about 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 on State Highway 96 at Dalmutt Road in rural...
Arkansas 2026 Weather Alert: 3 Tornado Terms Every Little Rock Family Should Know Before...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas sits in the heart of Dixie Alley, one of the nation’s most active tornado corridors, giving residents only minutes to act when an alert is issued. According to the National...
Baxter Health first in Arkansas to offer dementia doll therapy
Baxter Health has become the first hospital in Arkansas to offer dementia doll therapy, a program its behavioral health team says can reduce anxiety and agitation in patients living with advanced dementia. The hospital’s Behavioral Health department launched the program in partnership with The Grand Baby Project, a...
How these scientists in Arkansas found a rice compound that may help slow aging
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Researchers in Pine Bluff think they may have found the secret to slowing the aging process, and it’s found in something Arkansas has plenty of—rice. The groundwork for this study was laid years ago, when Dr. Sankar Devarajan, now a professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), was...
Two Arkansas men convicted on methamphetamine, cocaine conspiracies across multiple states
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A federal jury has convicted two Arkansas men and a California man involved in methamphetamine and cocaine conspiracies that spanned from California to Texas to Arkansas, involving multiple pounds of drugs. The trial, spanning six days, ended Tuesday evening with guilty verdicts for...

















