Little Rock AR

The University of Arkansas’ Office of Innovation for Education teamed up with the Arkansas Department of Education to land a $3.6 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Competitive Grants for State Assessments program.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As schools in Central Arkansas prepare to reopen on Monday, residents are being warned to brace for increased traffic congestion. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has issued reminders and warnings, particularly for new drivers, as the roads are expected to be busier than...

Arkansas’ theory for attracting factories was simple: Fewer regulations, no unions, low taxes. Unfortunately, even that incredibly factory-friendly environment won’t save the state from mass layoffs, as it’s now facing…

Jurrangelo Cijntje, a 22-year-old switch-pitching sensation from the Netherlands, will take the mound for the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday against the Frisco RoughRiders, with a pair of anthropomorphic Blue Heelers, Bluey and Bingo, making an appearance.

Alice Walton’s vision for the future of health care in the heartland can be summed up in one word: access. Through the work of Heartland Whole Health Institute, her vision is coming to life, starting right here in Northwest Arkansas. Improving access requires transformation across the entire health care...

Arkansas State Police and ICE have signed an agreement allowing state troopers to perform some immigration officer functions, and a new law mandates the Division of Corrections and county jail staff to participate in ICE enforcement.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation will launch its Street Smart program, which will attempt to instill proper road safety habits in students before they get behind the wheel and throughout their early driving years.

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in Arkansas submitted 23 H-2A job orders during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub. All of these petitions submitted were approved. Employers are...

Remember those unique design elements from grandma’s house that seemed so outdated? Well, they’re making a surprising comeback across Arkansas homes!. What was once considered passé is now the height of interior design fashion. I’ve watched homeowners eagerly incorporate these nostalgic elements that blend comfort,...

This week, Arkansas death row inmates sue to block a new execution method, a Fayetteville nonprofit pushes for reparations for Black residents, and amateur guitarists compete to support music education. Plus, exclusive context on legal battles and local equity initiatives. 00:00 – Intro. 01:07 – Death row inmates...