NLRPD investigating late afternoon shooting that left juvenile injured
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The North Little Rock Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 500 block of West 14th Street that left a male juvenile injured. Around 5:39 p.m. on May 9, officers with the NLRPD responded to the above dress for a reported shooting.
Legend or Monster? The White River Beast of Arkansas
Deep in the murky waters of the White River in Arkansas, tales of a strange aquatic creature have circulated for generations. Known locally as the White River Beast, this enigmatic creature has become part of Arkansas folklore, with reported sightings dating back to the late 1800s. Unlike its more famous cryptid cousin
Arkansas health leaders push to improve maternal, infant care access in rural areas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Many Arkansas families welcoming a new baby are also navigating long drives, limited resources and difficult access to care, particularly in rural parts of the state, as health leaders work to address some of the nation’s highest maternal and infant mortality rates. One...
8 Underrated Restaurants In Arkansas Where The Fried Chicken Is Unforgettable
There is fried chicken, and then there is the kind that makes you stop talking mid bite. Arkansas has plenty of that if you know where to look. These spots are not trying to impress with trends. They let the food do the work every single day. The crust snaps...
First Alert: Mother’s Day Forecast
(KFVS) - Things are trending much drier for Mother’s Day in the Heartland!. For your Sunday, expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the 70s. Most of the Heartland will stay dry, with models showing a small chance of light showers and isolated thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening hours.
Arkansas History for May 10: World War I hero
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 10, 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 comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPH has collected this data.
Some Salem Water Users experiencing outage on Saturday
Salem Water Users announces a water outage in the Hilldale, Northhaven area. Crew is on site now working on a broken water main. Map below. Residents should assume there will be a boil notice. Here’s what to do when that happens. https://www.mysaline.com/boil-order-vs-daily-chores/
Columbia County’s job picture improves
Columbia County's unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) is at 5.1 percent for February, down from 5.6 percent in January, according to a preliminary report released May 6 by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. According to the report, for February Columbia County had a labor force of 9,241 persons with...
Multiple schools in Arkansas to close this month
ARKANSAS — A review of available 2025-26 Arkansas public school calendars shows many districts across the state are scheduled to finish classes during May 2026, with several ending before Memorial Day. Among the earliest May ending dates found was May 20, 2026, listed by Arkansas Elementary School in Aurora Public Schools for preschool students, while […] The post Multiple schools in Arkansas to close this...
Governor Sanders proclaims May as Arkansas Beef, Dairy, Egg and Strawberry Month
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined agriculture leaders and industry partners Friday at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s annual cookout to officially proclaim May as Arkansas Beef Month, Dairy Month, Egg Month and Strawberry Month. The annual event highlighted the importance of Arkansas agriculture and recognized producers across the state...

















