Shannon Hills police officer arrested in Little Rock on domestic assault, evidence tampering charges
A Shannon Hills police officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest early Tuesday morning on domestic assault and evidence tampering charges. Joaquin Silvestre Alvarado, 37, was taken into custody by the Little Rock Police Department and underwent a video arraignment at 8:00 a.m. Read more below
65 Arkansas Law Enforcement Cadets Graduate from ALETA Class 2026-B
The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training has recognized 65 cadets representing 45 law enforcement agencies following their graduation from Training Class 2026-B. The graduation ceremony was held at the East Camden campus of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. Following weeks of intensi
Jacksonville’s Marquee Summer Event is a Cannot-Miss Party with Everybody Invited
Putting on a civic event does not happen overnight — but in the case of Jacksonville’s annual FestiVille, it may include working overnight. “The real fun of it doesn’t start until the night before,” said Jacksonville Mayor Jeff Elmore. “The park staff, some of them are out there pretty much all night.”
Pryor Center revisits Sid McMath, Arkansas’ reform-era governor
Barnes: The campaign was waged in 1948. The taste of World War II was still fresh, but the boys were home and prosperity seemed just around the corner. Never, many would remember, was there a more exciting time to be an Arkansan. It was Sidney McMath's time. Kellams: We know...
Arkansas Pulls Away in Second Half, Corrals Toros del Valle, 91-49
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Arkansas, leading by eight at halftime, opened the second half with a 27-6 run – including a 19-0 spurt – to put away Toros del Valle, 91-49, Monday night in the Razorbacks’ third game in the Baha Mar Summer League. Toros de...
Warm summer weather continues, burn bans expanding
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Good morning, ArkLaTex! A hot and mostly dry weather pattern will carry us through the rest of the week with an occasional rain shower. We now have 4 burn bans in effect, and more are likely as the week goes on. Temperatures will be in...
Arkansas Floods 5,547 Times Since 1996 — Barely Anyone Is Insured — and $20...
Since 1996, Arkansas has recorded 5,547 flood events. Those floods have caused an estimated $974 million in property and crop damage. They have killed 92 people. They have produced 10,247 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $217 million in payouts since 1978, with the worst single year — 2011 — producing more than 1,1
Arkansas Weekend Adventure Escapes: Five Basecamps for an Active Getaway
Sometimes the best adventure doesn’t require taking a week off work. Arkansas is filled with destinations where you can leave Friday afternoon, spend two days immersed in trails, rivers, great food, and local culture, and be home Sunday evening feeling like you’ve been gone much longer. Whether your...
All three Mansons left without a lawyer as father faces new felony charges
The Little Rock attorney who represented all three members of the Manson family charged in Marion County’s rape cases has moved to withdraw from every one of them, citing a conflict of interest. Six days later, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office raided the family’s County Road 8054 property and...
M2.5 earthquake recorded near Arkansas-Missouri border
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 2.5 earthquake Tuesday morning near the Arkansas-Missouri border. The quake, recorded at 7:04 a.m. Aug. 4, was centered about 4.4 miles east-northeast of Steele and 15.1 miles northeast of Blytheville. The USGS said the tremor had a depth of 6.2 m

















