Arkansas National Guard deploys Black Hawks, dozers to Calhoun County fire
CAMDEN, Ark. – The Arkansas National Guard launched two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters at sunrise Tuesday as state and local crews battle a fast-moving wildfire in Calhoun County. The fire was first reported around 1:15 p.m. on Monday. As of 2:42 p.m., the Forestry Department reported that the fire...
Arkansas activates emergency operations center for Calhoun County wildfire
Arkansas emergency officials have activated the State Emergency Operations Center in response to a wildfire impacting parts of Calhoun County. The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management says the activation allows state agencies and partners to coordinate closely as conditions develop. ADEM is working with state, loc
Gov. Sanders announces Arkansas will expand supportive living services for Community and Employment Support...
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas DHS Secretary Janet Mann announced a new framework to expand supportive living services to thousands of Arkansans with intellectual or developmental disabilities currently on the CES waiver waitlist.
Arkansas Children’s ranked second-best children’s hospital in region: U.S. News & World Report
A Little Rock-based children's hospital with a campus in Northwest Arkansas has been recognized as one of the best in the southeastern United States.
A Strong and Persistent Heat Dome Grips Arkansas This Week With Well Above Average...
LITTLE ROCK, AR — A stubborn heat dome, high pressure system, or blob of heat, whatever forecasters want to call it, is in full force across Arkansas this week, continuing to promote well above average temperatures, dry weather, and generally unpleasant conditions statewide. The good news, according to forecasters, is
JNPSD’s Dr. Jeremy Owoh named Arkansas Superintendent of the Year
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh was named Arkansas Superintendent of the Year during a Monday night board meeting.
David’s Burgers files application for meat processing facility near Jacksonville
A local restaurant chain is seeking approval to open a meat processing facility just outside the Jacksonville city limits, sparking mixed reactions from people who live nearby.
Arkansas authorities battling wildfire near Camden industrial park
Arkansas authorities are battling a wildfire that’s grown to more than 2,300 acres near a Camden industrial park where several defense contractors are located. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday ordered the Arkansas National Guard to deploy two Black Hawk Helicopters with “Bambi buckets” that are used to drop water
North Little Rock man killed in Grant County crash
A North Little Rock man was killed Sept. 5 when his vehicle left U.S. 167 south of Sheridan and struck a tree, according to Arkansas State Police. Timmy Williams, 55, was driving a 2011 Mazda north on U.S. 167 when the vehicle left the west side of the roadway and struck a tree.
This Massive Arkansas Fall Fair Draws Thousands To The Ozarks Every October
The first clue that this fall fair is a big deal comes before you even reach the booths. Cars start arriving early, and people come prepared to walk. Very soon the countryside feels like the center of the weekend. This Arkansas tradition has grown into a major October draw without losing the rural character that makes

















