Little Rock resident celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends
Alberta Rodgers, a longtime nurse and community leader, celebrated her 100th birthday with a gathering of family, friends, and city officials at the West Central Community Center, which she helped develop.
State Provides Emergency Funding to Local Food Banks Amid Federal Shutdown
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced emergency measures to support Arkansans affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The state will provide $500,000 from its Restricted Reserve funds to six food bank networks across Arkansas. These are the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank in Springdale, Food Bank of...
Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas Department of Corrections
As of Nov. 1, 2025, there were 336 people listed as Clark County inmates by the Arkansas Department of Corrections website. There were 13 more inmates since the October report. The inmates are distributed among several institutions throughout the state. There are 22 Clark County inmates serving a life sentence...
Bobby Petrino talks Razorbacks loss to Mississippi State
Arkansas Razorback Interim Head Coach Bobby Petrino spoke to the media after the Hogs' loss to Mississippi State on Saturday.
Little Rock police investigating Sunday shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock police are investigating after a shooting incident left one person dead and another injured early Sunday morning. According to investigators, the shooting happened in the 2300 block of St. Martin Street at 3:24 a.m. Investigators said officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert arrived...
Arkansas Child Care Aid Cuts: Impact on Families and Providers
Problems began for McKinley Hess in August. Hess manages a child care program in Conway, Arkansas, aimed at supporting teen moms. She discovered they were struggling to receive their child care assistance payments. These subsidies, funded by federal and state dollars, are crucial for low-income parents to afford...
15 Little Rock, Arkansas Soul Food Spots That Locals Say Taste Just Like Grandma’s...
I grew up thinking nobody could touch my grandmother’s smothered pork chops, the kind that made you close your eyes and hum with every bite. Then I moved to Little Rock and discovered a whole city of cooks who channel that same magic, only they plate it up with a little more polish and a lot more flair.
Bryant restaurant giving away free meals to community amid tough financial climate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Local Tavern in Bryant is giving away 250 meals on Monday, November 3rd from 6-9pm. The meals served will be Classic Tavern burgers along with fries. Owner Justin Janney says this is just one way he is looking to reach the community during difficult financial times for families and...
City of Little Rock turns to citizens to address SNAP funding gap
As benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) halt, Little Rock city leaders are asking for community support. SNAP Benefits will end Saturday for all Arkansans due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. On Friday, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced the city will relaunch an...
PHOTOS: “Books By The Pound” Announces New Store Location
“Books by the Pound” is opening its second location in North Little Rock. The beloved bookstore will debut at 601 West 4th Street. It’s a store where you can buy books literally by the pound in boxes!. “Books By The Pound” Announces Second Location. The new site...

















