Shannon Hills snow cone stand reopens after owners killed in triple homicide
While the sun beats down on the Sno Shack in Shannon Hills, the heat isn’t the only reason customers are lining up.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. calls for new weekend curfew hours
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. is pushing for the city to implement new weekend curfew hours for those under 18 for the rest of the summer.
Medicaid reimbursement for community health workers promises to fill rural health gaps
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — An Arkansas law that is set to take effect next month is promising to help improve rural health disparities. Act 435, The Community Health Workers Act does two things:. Creates a certification system for community health workers. Requires the state Medicaid program and some private...
Arkansas History for July 15: Last legal hanging
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 15, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and...
Missing Man Found, Silver Alert Cancelled
The Silver Alert put in place for Michael Eugene Radford on Friday by the Arkansas State Police has been cancelled. According to Sheriff Alexander, Radford was located in northwest Arkansas, was safe and unharmed and has been reunited with his family members in Bryant. UPDATE: Boone, Marion, Newton, and Searcy...
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Crosses Mid-Year Mark With 11 New Restaurants Opened, Including the First...
The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise passed the 30-unit mark, opening twice as many restaurants in the first half of 2025 as it did in all of 2024. Texas “Born and Breaded” Layne’s Chicken Fingers is entering the second half of the year having made remarkable progress in the first two quarters. At the...
Dying Persian Cat Begs for Help at Shelter Before Miraculous Last-Minute Rescue
A heartbreaking tale of near-death rescue has emerged from Jacksonville, Arkansas, where Fefe, a critically ill three-year-old Persian cat, was saved from euthanasia in the final hours before her scheduled death. The once-coveted breed, typically associated with luxury and high price tags, arrived at the shelter in...
The Venture Center, Standard Lithium launch nation’s first lithium technology accelerator
The Venture Center on Monday (July 14) in El Dorado launched the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA) — the first U.S.-based accelerator dedicated to lithium and battery supply chain innovation. The three-week program connects hand-picked energy technology startups with Arkansas-based lithium producers such...
‘Severe’ Storms Threaten Arkansas and Oklahoma on Sunday
Severe weather could strike parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma on Sunday, according to warnings from the National Weather Service. The alert follows a week of flash flooding in Texas and North Carolina, and now, meteorologists are closely watching storm activity brewing in the central U.S. A report noted that a...
How to Protect Your Dog from Summer Heat on Outdoor Adventures in Arkansas
With summer in full swing, Arkansas’s trails, rivers and parks are calling. Many outdoor enthusiasts bring their dogs along for the adventure, but the combination of heat, humidity and rugged terrain can pose serious risks for pets. Proper preparation is essential to ensure that your canine companion stays safe and...
