Proposed whites-only community in Arkansas raises legal eyebrows
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A proposed whites-only community in Sharp County, Arkansas, is stirring up a legal and constitutional debate. Dr. Bailey Fairbanks, a law professor at the University of Central Arkansas, weighed in on the issue, highlighting the complexities surrounding such a community. "This is, of course, not...
Pilot program in Arkansas prisons seeks to lower repeat offenses by preparing inmates for...
Little Rock, Arkansas – In a unanimous vote last Friday, the Arkansas Board of Corrections approved Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ new pilot program aimed at reducing recidivism across the state’s prison system. The initiative, which will begin with 100 inmates, is designed to address the root causes of reoffending...
Hutchinson to headline event for John H. Johnson Museum
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will headline the 20th anniversary celebration and tribute dinner for the John H. Johnson Museum, honoring nine lawmakers who sponsored legislation establishing John H. Johnson Day as a statewide memorial holiday. Presented by the Friends of the John H. Johnson Museum, in...
North Little Rock and Little Rock police embrace drones as powerful policing tools
What once took an entire police team can now be done with just two officers — and a drone.
Food Bites: Hope Watermelon Festival, Big Bad Breakfast & More
We have no shortage of food bites throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events and specials to restaurant openings and awards. Do you have news to share? Please email us at [email protected]. It’s summertime, and...
Arkansas double-murder suspect investigated in connection with Vermont homicide
Description of possible Vermont suspect is similar to Arkansas suspect.
Little Rock Downtown Food Truck Festival moving to new location
The Little Rock Downtown Food Truck Festival will return to a new location this year.
New Arkansas laws going into effect Aug. 5
Multiple Arkansas laws go into effect on August 5, impacting drivers, educators, students, prosecutors, and voters, including new traffic safety laws, restrictions on cell phone use in schools, and changes to the capital sentence law.
Movies and TV shows casting in Little Rock
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Amplify Music Festival to kick off in Benton this weekend
One of the largest Christian music festivals in the country is happening this weekend in Benton.