Arkansas guard soldiers honored after rescue efforts at Fort Chaffee crash
From left, Arkansas National Guard Staff Sgt. Jorge Ramirez, Staff Sgt. Ryan Niblett, Sgt. Eduardo Salazar, and Staff Sgt. James Roach were each awarded Meritorious Service Medals on May 7, 2026, at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center. (John Oldham/Arkansas National Guard) Four Arkansas Army National Guard soldiers were awarded...
Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards over $200,000 to Arkansas
Goodlettsville, Tenn. (KAIT/Edited News Release) — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) awarded more than $200,000 in literacy grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, libraries, and schools. The awards are part of a record-setting, single-day total of nearly $16 million in grants nationwide, supporting adult, family, and summer literacy programs...
Fresh margaritas, tableside guac and steak-and-seafood shine at Cantina Laredo
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Cinco de Mayo may be over, but the cravings are still going strong in Central Arkansas and plenty of locals say Cantina Laredo is a go-to spot when Mexican food is on the mind. Cantina Laredo General Manager Chris Lane said the restaurant first...
Central Arkansas teens take the stage for Broadway Bound, with NYC dreams in tow
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Central Arkansas’ top high school musical theater students are about to trade the classroom for the spotlight, and for a couple of them, the journey could even lead all the way to New York City. The Broadway Bound Award Showcase is set for...
Peak migration brings a birding “Super Bowl” to Arkansas & Oklahoma | 5OUTDOORS
Spring migration is in full swing across Arkansas and Oklahoma, bringing colorful birds, backyard tips, and plenty of joy for birders.
Arkansas teens complete nursing program while in high school
Za’Kiya Smith and Kooper Neal were both high school seniors when they walked across the stage at ASU Beebe in Searcy to receive their Licensed Practical Nurse certificates.
Arisa Health to exit Arkansas CMHC contract, citing $4.4M funding cut
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After more than 55 years serving Arkansas as the designated Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in 41 counties, officials with Arisa Health announced Friday that the company has decided not to submit a bid for a new state contract. According to a press release, the company has “relied on limited state […]
Providence Park opens in Little Rock, providing homes for people experiencing homelessness
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A week after its grand opening, Providence Park in Little Rock is beginning to welcome residents into what organizers describe as Arkansas’ first permanent supportive housing community for people experiencing chronic homelessness. Founder and CEO Errin Stangner said the community held its grand...
Arkansas History for May 9: Three men lynched in Bearden
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 9, 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.
Officers heard shot before finding Bauxite child exploitation suspect deceased
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating the death of a Bauxite man that occurred Thursday morning in Saline County. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at approximately 7 a.m., members of the ASP Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force were attempting to serve a search warrant related to an undercover online child exploitation investigation at a residence on Long...
