Little Rock AR

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Arkansas wakes to glowing headlights cutting through thick fog as warm, moist air blankets central parts of the state. Dense fog lingers early around Little Rock, sharply reducing visibility along city...

After the holidays, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a second, more meaningful life for real Christmas trees as crucial underwater habitat for Arkansas' fish populations. "The Natural State is full of fantastic water to wet a line and enjoy a day of angling, but the natural cover available...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Rows of bicycles lined up on Christmas Day. A sight that may feel rare these days, but one local organization is hoping it brings back an old-school kind of Christmas. "We just like to put a smile on kids' faces who otherwise won't get anything...

LITTLE ROCK — The State of Arkansas has been awarded a four-year, $35.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing through the newly established American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund. The...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark — 'Twas the day before Christmas, inside one local home, a group of women came together, making sure no one felt alone. Earlier this fall, we told you about Katie Williams, who turned her home into a one-stop shop for families in need on Thanksgiving Day.

Former Arkansas state Rep. Tommy E. Mitchum, a Batesville native known for a lifetime of public service, has died. He was 76. Mitchum died Monday, Dec. 22, at White River Medical Center with family members by his side. Mitchum was born July 17, 1949, in Batesville and graduated from Southside...

A tagged crappie's 32-mile trek reveals surprising resilience amid historic flooding and angler concerns. During the spring and early summer of 2019, much of the country endured historic flooding. The Arkansas River system raged out of its banks in May and June, in the middle of a tagging study of crappies by the...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark — Last week, the Arkansas State Police graduated 49 new troopers after weeks of intense training. These 49 recruits will join the state police after the new year, but this class is a historic one. It’s the largest class of female recruits since 1998. The...

(WTAJ) — The fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s history was hit on Christmas Eve. According to Powerball officials, the massive jackpot was claimed by a ticket sold in Arkansas, matching all five numbers and the Powerball. In addition to the jackpot win, seven states saw million-dollar winners, including...

Some food experiences are worth putting miles on your odometer, and the fried catfish at Barnhill’s Steaks and Buffet in Jacksonville, Arkansas sits firmly in that category. This unassuming roadside establishment has quietly built a reputation that extends far beyond Pulaski County, drawing devoted diners from every...