High winds, storms leave thousands without power across Region 8
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Thousands of people are without power across Region 8 as storms and high winds move through the area Saturday. As of 4:50 p.m., several power companies reported outages in the following counties. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative. Baxter: 777. Izard: 347. Fulton: 179. Sharp: 12. Entergy Arkan
Wrecks across Arkansas kill five people
Arkansas State Police released Saturday, August 21, 2026 information about recent fatal motor vehicle wrecks in the state. Wilfred Conditt, 80, of Newport was killed Friday morning, August 21, 2026 when his vehicle left Arkansas 69 near Newark and overturned. Conditt was driving a 2022 Ford Explorer north on Arkansas..
Arkansas diners choose convenience over kitchen chaos this Thanksgiving
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Restaurants throughout the United States are seeing a major spike in reservations for Thanksgiving, and that is being felt in the Natural State. Several restaurants are open in central Arkansas for Thanksgiving, and their parking lots were packed, their lines were out the door, and their patrons we
Little Rock Zoo mourns loss of longtime mini horse Zelda
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Zelda, the Little Rock Zoo’s longtime miniature horse resident, has died at age 27. Zoo officials announced on social media that Zelda died after the acute onset of gastrointestinal issues. Zelda arrived at the Little Rock Zoo in March 2000 alongside fellow miniature horse Zinnamon and a miniature d
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign underway
This week, state and local law enforcement agencies across Arkansas will join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the message that if you’re not driving sober, you risk getting pulled over. The high visibility nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Little Rock Fire Department crews respond to house fire on Lee Avenue
Crews responded to a house fire in Little Rock on Friday evening.
Ozark drought worsens as rainless weeks continue
Drought conditions are worsening across the Ozarks and Arkansas due to a prolonged lack of rainfall and record heat.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Storms Saturday & the ongoing wildfire risk
Friday, Little Rock could reach 100 degrees for the 10th consecutive day. Storm chances arise Saturday, some could be strong. The wildfire risk remains, though, even with rain and storm chances around.
Vandenberg Blvd under Hwy 67/167 in Jacksonville set to close nightly
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — In Jacksonville, construction to widen Highway 67/167 (Interstate 57) to six lanes between Main Street and Vandenberg Boulevard will require a temporary closure of Vandenberg Boulevard between John Harden Drive and TP White Drive. The closure is set from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly...
NWS Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory; Severe Weather Risk This Evening
August 21, 2026 - Hot conditions to continue with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for portions of East Texas, Northwest Louisiana, and South Arkansas today. A Heat Advisory remains in effect elsewhere across the ArkLaTex. A few storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts will be possible across portions...

















