5 New Madrid Quakes Swarm Monday-Largest in Missouri Bootheel
There have been 5 quakes so far Monday and 9 in the last few days in the New Madrid Seismic Zone with the largest near the Missouri boot heel.
Mountain lion killed in Hot Spring County vehicle collision
A motorist struck and killed a mountain lion on Arkansas Highway 84 near Exit 91 of Interstate 30 in Hot Spring County at about 10 p.m. Wednesday. This is the first mountain lion confirmed dead in the wild in Arkansas since February 2024 and only the third confirmed dead since 1975.
AST Blog: Storms Possible Next Weekend
A strong cold front is expected to arrive in Arkansas around October 19, bringing the chance for thunderstorms and cooler temperatures in the upper 70s early next week.
Arkansas History for Sunday, October 12, 2025: Execution in Magnolia
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 12, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and...
Mountain lion struck and killed on Arkansas highway, will be studied by students
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Arkansas State Fair has big opening day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The 85th annual Arkansas State Fair kicked off in a big way on Friday. According to fair organizers, a crowd of 49,170 Arkansans attended opening day, making it the second-largest opening day in state fair history. “We knew opening day would be strong, but seeing that kind of turnout was...
Arkansas DOC addresses Franklin County prison concerns through new fact sheet
The Arkansas Department of Corrections posted an information sheet on its Franklin County prison project website outlining "key points" and addressing concerns about the project.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Reaches 100,761
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Arkansas now has 110,761 registered medical marijuana patients, according to a recent update by the Department of Health. Voters approved the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, known as Issue 6, in November 2016. The law created a statewide program allowing...
Quendy Gibbins Medlin running for State House as Independent
England City Councilwoman Quendy Gibbins Medlin officially launched her candidacy for the Arkansas House of Representatives, District 60 as an Independent candidate. Medlin made her announcement Friday (Oct. 10) in front of family and friends gathered around the gazebo in Bill Foster Memorial Park in downtown...
People Drive From All Over Arkansas To Feast At This 1950s-Style Burger Joint
Tucked away in Russellville, Arkansas stands a time capsule of American dining that has locals and travelers alike making special journeys just to grab a meal – CJ’s Butcher Boy Burgers isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a destination. The classic red and white exterior might catch...

















