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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Here are the biggest stories you might have missed in the week of May 10-May 16. 1. VIDEO: Toddler walks away from rollover crash; mom arrested. A toddler miraculously walked away from a rollover crash in Arkansas after his mother was seen on video leading police on a chase when she allegedly

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Smoke was in the air in Little Rock as dozens of Central Arkansas teens fired up the grills for the Arkansas 4-H Central Arkansas barbecue contest. Twenty-three youth from eight counties gathered at the Cooperative Extension Service headquarters, where they prepared chicken and turkey...

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) have announced that the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) application is now available, though many families will receive the benefit automatically and won’t need to apply. The Summer EBT initiative provides essenti

Arkansas has plenty going for it: beautiful mountains, low housing costs, great fishing, and enough natural scenery to make outdoorsy people very happy. But in 2026, many Americans are still deciding to leave the Natural State in search of bigger opportunities, better infrastructure, or simply a little more excitement.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Curiosity can take you a lot of places, sometimes all the way to a national competition with animals, conservation and a pretty big scholarship on the line. Abigail, a 9-year-old Arkansas student, is competing to become the 2026 Junior Ranger, a title tied to...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A large crowd gathered at North Little Rock’s Old Mill on Saturday for an exciting occasion. “It’s fifty years of the Old Mill being a city park,” Terry Hartwick, Mayor of North Little Rock, said. The Old Mill has been around...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Saturday, the Little Rock Zoo revealed its newest and fluffiest residents, a pair of ostrich chicks. In a post on social media, the zoo welcomed Gladys and Margaret as its newest arrivals. “These ostrich chicks are on a big journey to join our savanna ‘herd,’” the post said. “Right now, […]

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 17, 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

Arkansas is home to over 428 bird species, with diverse habitats supporting year-round residents and migratory birds. Common species include the Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch, Blue Jay, and Carolina Wren, along with specialized birds like the Painted Bunting in summer and various sparrows in winter. Key Bird Sp

The annual Arkansas State Police (ASP) Awards Ceremony was held Tuesday in Benton to honor ASP employees for their actions during 2025. One member of Troop I in Harrison, Britt Clements, who was a corporal at the time but has since been promoted to the rank of sergeant, received an official commendation for dedication