Hot Springs native opens first Bounce Bungee fitness center in central Arkansas
BRYANT, Ark. – The first Bounce Bungee fitness facility has arrived in central Arkansas. The owner, Amanda Lamb, says she’s only been open for three weeks, and so far, nearly 300 people have signed up for classes. Lamb says her journey began about 20 years ago when she struggled with her health. She says she […]
First-of-its-kind beer created by Arkansans with the blind and visually impaired in mind
Beer lovers have a relationship with their favorite sip, but part of that bonding and buying is much more difficult for the blind or those who have some problem with their vision that can't be corrected.
10 Famous Singers from Arkansas
Arkansas has long been a hidden powerhouse of American music, producing singers whose voices helped shape rock, country, soul, blues, and pop across generations. From the smoky juke joints of the Delta to small Southern towns filled with gospel and folk traditions, the Natural State has inspired artists with unforgetta
Arkansas officials warn of dangerous counterfeit pills after overdose death
Officials with the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory are warning Arkansans about a dangerous synthetic opioid after investigators identified cychlorphine in a counterfeit pill disguised as oxycodone. Crime Lab Director Theodore Brown said the discovery came during an investigation involving a young man who was found dead
Portion of W. 12th Street in Little Rock to close temporarily due to water...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark — A portion of W. 12th Street in Little Rock will be closed for the next several months for a construction project. Starting on May 26, 2026, Central Arkansas Water construction crews will be replacing the existing concrete water main in the south-eastbound lane of W. 12th St.
Different State Policies Reflected in 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment
In a previous post, we explored how Arkansas consumers navigated the 2026 health insurance marketplace open enrollment period amid large and complex increases in premiums. While marketplace plan premiums increased nationwide in 2026, consumers were faced with very different circumstances in each state. This post compar
Stuttgart native Hagan Hord to compete for Miss Arkansas title next month
Stuttgart native Hagan Hord will compete for the Miss Arkansas title next month after earning the Miss Southeast Arkansas 2025 crown in Stuttgart last September. Hagan, daughter of Dr. Eddy and Katie Hord, just graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in integrated marketing communications
Arkansas Explained: Understanding the data center boom and debate
Signage at the official announcement of the Google data center in West Memphis on Oct. 2, 2025. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Hailed by officials and economic developers as a boon to the state, data center projects heading to Arkansas are facing increasing scrutiny and calls for local regulations. Since...
Boys State names locals to leadership roles
Local students were elected by their peers to city and county offices Monday as part of the 85th annual session of Arkansas Boys State. More than 540 of the state’s brightest young men are attending Boys State, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion, according to a news
Park Plaza launches 250 Acts of Community for America250 through September
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — In light of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Park Plaza Mall has launched a new initiative to recognize the nation's commemorative milestone that is expected to last until September. 250 Acts of Community will include additional local partners such as Central Arkansas...

















