Federal funding cuts threaten shelters in Arkansas | Here’s what to know
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Domestic violence shelters across Arkansas say that they have been feeling the effects of major cuts to federal funding. There's only one women's shelter in Pine Bluff, and that's the Committee Against Spouse Abuse, otherwise known as CASA. For CASA, a loss in funding could...
Winds of Change: Celebration marks opening of state’s first operational wind farm
WYNNE — A grand opening celebration was held yesterday at the Bill Thomas Tech Center for the Crossover Wind Project, the first wind farm to be put into operation in the State of Arkansas. The owner of the project is Cordelio Power of Toronto, Canada. Sam Marking is the...
Arkansas high school student removed from Zoom after sharing faith, legal group claims
First Liberty demands Arkansas Connections Academy restore religious speech rights after student Zion Ramos was censored for sharing Christian message during social period.
Little Rock’s K Hall & Sons named among Arkansas Food Hall of Fame winners
A longtime family business in Little Rock was named among the winners of the 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame.
‘Residual Income’ Study Reveals Two-Thirds of Working Age Renters Struggle to Make Ends Meet
A new report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies looks at “residual income cost burdens,” defined as “not having enough income left after paying rent to cover all other necessities.”. The two-thirds of working age renter households that have residual cost burdens is higher than...
Attorney general announces arrests in organized retail crime crackdown
Arkansas's attorney general is continuing a crackdown on so-called organized retail crime. Attorney General Tim Griffin announced four more arrests on Monday as part of an ongoing initiative. Griffin says the practice differs from traditional shoplifting because of its organized nature. “It is done by committed....
Little Rock man found guilty of multiple drug-related charges
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Little Rock man has been convicted by a federal jury on several drug-related charges. According to reports, evidence in the trial showed that in September 2022, the United States Postal Inspection Service intercepted two packages that both had five pounds of methamphetamine inside. Officers...
Little Rock’s National Night Out events and locations set
Little Rock's National Night Out events will take place on Tuesday, October 7th from 5 to 8 p.m. at four locations throughout the city, providing an opportunity for residents to mingle with neighbors, city leaders, and first responders.
England Police Department discusses response, training for various situations
ENGLAND, Ark. — It’s been a little over two weeks since England police officers were called after a young female driver called law enforcement when she was allegedly pulled over by a Jefferson County constable, which led to a pursuit into Lonoke County. In the now viral video...
Burgers, Steaks and All Things Great
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame announces Class of 2025. The Arkansas Department of Heritage has announced the 2025 inductees into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame — and this year’s top winners celebrate a love of beef. At the ceremony on Sept. 29 at the Ben E. Keith...

















