CDC: Arkansas sees nation’s only significant rise in suicide rates from 2022 to 2023
ARKANSAS, USA — Arkansas recorded the only significant increase in suicide deaths nationwide from 2022 to 2023, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported that 626 Arkansans died by suicide in 2023, which is about 80...
Kroger recalls deli items in Arkansas over possible listeria contamination
The products were sold at deli-counters, by weight, and also in prepackaged portions at self-service cases in 1,860 stores, Kroger said.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces faith-based community outreach pilot program
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a pilot program called 10:33 to expand aid to people in need in the state by collaborating with the faith community, utilizing the existing Restore Hope initiative and HopeHub platform to transition people from crisis to career.
13 Arkansas BBQ Buffets That Prove Ribs And Slaw Are Still A Perfect Pair
Barbecue in Arkansas is simple, hearty, and made to satisfy. Across the state, buffet-style spots serve ribs with deep smoke flavor and coleslaw made fresh each day. These places often sit off main roads or in quiet towns, but they draw steady crowds who know what to expect. The focus is on doing things the right...
Outsiders Struggle To Say These Arkansas Foods (But Locals Learned Early)
Arkansas is home to a variety of delicious dishes with names that can be tricky for visitors to pronounce. Some come from French culinary roots while others are unique local specialties. These names might sound unfamiliar or confusing at first, but they’re part of what makes dining in Arkansas special....
New pilot program provides diapers to families at well-child visits
Parents of newborns need several things — sleep, for one, but also food for the baby and, of course, diapers. In case you haven’t checked recently, diapers can be a big expense. A new 12-month pilot project in Northwest Arkansas is designed to help families with diapers while...
Man accused of chasing group of people, including child, with ‘cocked’ handgun
“The Heart of the Farmer” program will be held Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help Arkansas farmers during these tough times.
Authorities kill black bear believed to have fatally mauled Missouri man in Ark.
Arkansas officials shot and killed a male black bear that they believe fatally mauled a 60-year-old Missouri man last week at his campsite in the Ozark National Forest, authorities said Monday.
Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office to launch “Extreme Safety” campaign
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — In an effort to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists across the state, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office has launched the “Extreme Safety” campaign, running from October 6-18, 2025. The initiative coincides with National Pedestrian Safety Month and aims to raise...
Arkansas men face felony charges in dating dispute kidnapping
Three men were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and terroristic threatening after they allegedly kidnapped a man in Sherwood, tied him up at a North Little Rock home, and threatened him at gunpoint over a dating dispute.
