Little Rock police arrest woman after infant dies at daycare
Little Rock police said a woman was arrested in connection with an infant’s death after the child was found unresponsive at a daycare on Wednesday.
How to Report Animal Cruelty in Arkansas (And What Happens Next)
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Animal cruelty is a serious crime in Arkansas, and every resident has the ability to do something about it. Whether you have spotted a neglected dog chained without food or witnessed something far more disturbing, knowing how the reporting pro
Just hiking or paddling in Arkansas? You might need a new permit now
A new permit from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is now required for some visitors to state wildlife management areas and lakes — even if they're not hunting or fishing.
ARDOT Steps Up Cover Your Load Enforcement to Reduce Litter on Arkansas Highways
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is launching a statewide effort to increase enforcement of Arkansas’s Cover Your Load law in an effort to reduce roadside litter, improve highway safety, and save taxpayer dollars. State officials say litter remains a costly problem across Arkansas. ARDOT currently spen
Arkansas Department of Health answers questions on cyclosporiasis outbreak
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — KATV reached out to the Arkansas Department of Health to ask about the recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can cause diarrhea. Below are the questions we asked and answers from the ADH. Q: Has Arkansas reported any confirmed or suspected cyclosporiasis...
Wrecks across Arkansas take three lives
Arkansas State Police posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 information about three fatal motor vehicle accidents that have happened in the state since Saturday, July 4, 2026. Jonathan Hurd, 38, of Bono died in a two-vehicle collision Monday morning, July 6, 2026 in Craighead County. The crash occurred at approximately...
Arkansas U.S. Senate candidate says person with apparent weapon came to her home
Arkansas U.S. Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner said an individual who appeared to be carrying a weapon came to her home over the weekend looking for a member of her campaign staff. In a statement released Monday, Shoffner said her husband turned the individual away and the person left without further...
Former Gucci Mane 1017 Artist Bic Fizzle Arrested in Connection With Fatal Arkansas Shooting
Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records is facing fresh attention after Arkansas rapper Bic Fizzle was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a deadly shooting in Jonesboro. The Blytheville artist, whose real name is Jeremiah Edrick Northern, had been gaining recognition after joining Gucci Mane’s 1017 roster in 2021. The
American Sprint Car Series Points Battles Intensify Ahead Of Arkansas Doubleheader
The home state of the American Sprint Car Series returns to stir the championship hunt with a two-day swing in the heart of Summer. The ASCS National Tour visit to Arkansas will begin at Batesville Motor Speedway on Friday, July 10, to make up for a postponement from the previous month. After the battle at the 3/8-mile
Arkansas groundwater report shows mixed results, growing infrastructure investment
The latest Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Report shows mixed groundwater conditions across the state, with some areas of concern, but the state is investing in infrastructure and conservation programs to promote sustainable water use.

















