FEMA awards $349 million to Oklahoma and neighboring states for disaster recovery
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma and several other states have been approved to receive $349 million from FEMA to help local communities affected by severe storms. FEMA announced that Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico were all selected to receive post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigat
Arkansas State Police investigate Marvell shooting that injured three on July 4
MARVELL, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is leading an investigation into a shooting that left three people injured in Marvell on Saturday, July 4, 2026. According to ASP, the shooting occurred at the intersection of Main and McKinney streets. Two of the...
Signatures submitted for Arkansas ballot measure on initiative process
Arkansas officials are reviewing thousands of signatures submitted in favor of a proposal to preserve the state’s initiative and referendum process to determine if it’ll qualify for the November ballot Protect AR Rights submitted 108,837 signatures Friday to the secretary of state’s office for its proposal, the Arkansa
Fireworks destroy part of Sherwood playground
According to Sherwood Mayor Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, somebody placed a large firework in a swing set designed for disabled children at Lake Cherrywood Park's playground.
Arkansas crime rate is higher than national average, report says
Arkansas is ranked in the top four worst places to live as violent crimes and property crimes are higher than the national average, according to a new report.
Today in History: July 4 – Andrew Scott became the first official of the...
(KAIT) - In 1819, Andrew Scott became the first official of the U.S. government to report for duty at the village of Arkansas Post in the new Arkansas Territory. Scott later became one of the first Supreme Court justices of the territory, and Scott County, created in 1833, was named in his honor.
AR: Nominations Open for New Opportunity Zone Designations in Arkansas
The nomination portal has opened for eligible Arkansas census tracts to be nominated for Opportunity Zone (OZ) status. The nomination period is open from July 1 through July 31, 2026. Opportunity Zones are economically distressed census tracts that are designated to encourage long-term private investment in local commu
Storm Guard Targets Arkansas for Strategic Statewide Franchise Expansion
July 06, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, Texas – Storm Guard is actively targeting Arkansas for franchise expansion. As the brand continues its strategic growth nationwide, Storm Guard has identified Little Rock and Fayetteville as priority markets, while also seeking franchise owners in other markets throughout
Arkansas History for July 6: Arkansas Post National Monument
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 6, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information c
Family assaulted by fireworks dropped from Little Rock parking deck
On July 4, a family leaving a fireworks show in Little Rock was assaulted when fireworks were dropped on them from a downtown parking deck.

















