Building for a million people
Northwest Arkansas is one of the most dynamic growth stories in America. About 40 new residents arrive here every day. The cranes are up, the subdivisions are expanding, and the restaurants, retailers and institutions needed to serve a booming population are multiplying alongside them. The Growing Home NWA regional gro
Bauxite announces fireworks ordinance and safety guidelines for July 4 holiday
So you live in the city limits of Bauxite, and your like to know when it’s ok to use fireworks…. The Bauxite Marshal’s Office released its official guidelines and permitted hours for setting off fireworks during the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Officials urge residents to celebrate responsibly by following the de
After losing two owners, his sister and a leg, Sir Winston finally found his...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Sir Winston has endured more heartbreak in seven years than most dogs ever should. But just hours after viewers met him on KATV's Saturday Daybreak, his story took a turn. He found his forever home. The gentle boxer has lost two owners, said goodbye...
Is It Illegal to Feed Deer in Arkansas? What the Rules Actually Say
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you live in Arkansas and enjoy watching white-tailed deer on your property, you have probably wondered whether tossing out some corn or setting up a feeder is legal. The answer is not a simple yes or no — it depends heavily on where in the
2 Arkansas Earthquakes Recorded Near Bald Knob and Cave City
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded 2 minor earthquakes in Arkansas within 4 days of each other, with no injuries or damage reported. The first earthquake measured 2.3 magnitude and occurred at 11:24 a.m. CDT on June 22. The epicenter was approximately 13 kilometers south-southwest of Pleasant Plains, near Bald Knob, a
Ex-Kona Man Gets Life in Prison for Arkansas Slaying
A Fayetteville jury has sentenced a former Kona resident to life in prison for the 2022 killing of a woman who grew up on Hawaii Island, closing a brutal case that has haunted two communities for years. Jurors found 33-year-old Kacey Kawika Jennings guilty in the death of 28-year-old Allison Maria Castro. Prosecutors s
Saharan Dust Expected to Move Into Four-State Region Through Tuesday
Residents across the Four-State region may notice hazier skies over the next couple of days as a plume of Saharan dust is forecast to move into the area beginning tonight and remain through early Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, the dust originates from the Sahara...
Arkansas’ SNAP payment error rate could cost the state millions
The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance is warning that proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cost Arkansas millions of dollars. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state could lose additional federal funding because of its error rate, which measures instances where benefi
Regional tax auctions in Lonoke, Prairie and Arkansas counties on July 14
Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced the upcoming auction of tax-delinquent parcels located in Arkansas, Lonoke and Prairie Counties on July 14. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Lonoke Community Center, located at 1355 W. Front Street. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Arkansas’s top news stories | June 27, 2026
Tanya Modersitzki delivers Arkansas's top news stories for June 27, 2026, including details on the Arkansas Folk Festival in North Little Rock,

















