Little Rock AR

US independent power producer (IPP) Cypress Creek Renewables has acquired the Steel River project in Arkansas from Swift Current Energy, which will combined 2.4GW of solar capacity and 720MW/2,900MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project is currently under development in Mississippi county, in...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Severe storms are once again in the forecast heading into the weekend. While a majority of the weekend is shaping up nicely, severe storms are possible Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. All hazards are possible, but damaging winds appear to be the primary threat across the...

The Arkansas PBS Commission might see unusually high attendance at its quarterly meeting Thursday, March 12, 2026. That audience will include PBS CEO Paula Kerger. Kerger said Wednesday she hopes the crowd signals to the board of Arkansas TV, formerly known as Arkansas PBS, that it should take a pause on its decision...

An Arkansas appeals court has ruled that an insurer owes nothing to a contractor who was never added to its subcontractor's policy. The Arkansas Court of Appeals, in a decision delivered on March 11, 2026, affirmed summary judgment in favor of Auto-Owners Insurance Company in a coverage dispute that traces back to a...

A North Little Rock woman continues her fight for justice months after the shooting death of her fiancé.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Memphis, Tennessee – Drivers and residents across the Mid-South could face sudden severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings by late Sunday afternoon as a fast-moving line of storms pushes toward the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, Arkansas – Residents across Arkansas could see severe thunderstorms develop within hours Sunday afternoon as a cold front sweeps across the state, raising the risk of damaging wind gusts, large...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An investigation is now underway after Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested three protesters who were involved in an incident at the Governor's Mansion on Wednesday. Throughout the day, protesters gathered while Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk joined Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to...

Hi there, today it’s all about river safety 101. Rivers offer adventure, beauty, and relaxation for outdoor lovers everywhere. This River Safety 101 guide explains simple habits that protect every river traveler. I also share lessons learned from floating several rivers across Arkansas and Oklahoma. First, every...

LITTLE ROCK — Dierks Lake in Howard and Sevier counties was recently announced by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as the state’s top tournament fishing destination in 2025, according to the 2025 Arkansas Tournament Information Program Report. The report is the culmination of hundreds of tournament records...