Gov. Sanders says Arkansas, Taiwan cut $5.56 billion corn, soybean deal
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced last week the signing of two Letters of Intent (LOIs) with Taiwan’s leading agricultural associations, signaling a combined commitment of at least $5.56 billion in purchases of Arkansas and U.S. agricultural products between 2026 and 2029. The Taiwan Feed Industry Association intends to...
Missouri, Arkansas And Tennessee Border Shaken By Early Morning Earthquake
The US Geological Survey reported a minor earthquake along the Missouri-Arkansas-Tennessee line early Thursday morning. The 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck at 4:44 a.m. UTC (11:44 p.m. Wednesday CDT), with an epicenter around 5 kilometers east-northeast of Steele, Missouri, and a depth of 9.7 kilometers. The New...
Best counties to retire to in Arkansas
Buyers and sellers of real estate alike—when asked what the three most essential considerations about a property are—will nearly always reply "location, location, location." While this answer is sometimes tongue-in-cheek, it is often quite accurate, and this reply perhaps applies to retirees more than any other...
Precautionary boil water order issued for parts of Maumelle | What to know
MAUMELLE, Ark. — Officials at Central Arkansas Water (CAW) have issued a precautionary boil water order for parts of Maumelle due to a water main break. According to reports, a 12” diameter water main break happened on the morning of September 26, and as a result, the water supply to a large area around Murphy Dr....
Fisher House opens its doors to military families in Little Rock
The Fisher House Foundation is set to dedicate its 101st location in Little Rock, providing a "home away from home" for military and veteran families while their loved ones receive medical care. Fisher House CEO Ken Fisher explained the choice of Little Rock, citing the city's significant veteran population of...
Little Rock Nine 68th anniversary commemorated at Philander Smith University
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — 68 years ago, 9 black teenagers made history doing what many didn’t want them to do. They became the first Black students to integrate the former all white Little Rock Central High School. After changing the course of desegregation in public schools, the...
Little Rock woman enters guilty plea after Medicaid fraud arrest
Ameshia Burt of Little Rock pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud and was sentenced to a suspended six-month jail sentence, $500 fine, and $752 in restitution to the Arkansas Medicaid Program.
City of Little Rock survey asks public feedback on 30 Crossing Park design
The city of Little Rock is asking for community feedback on how they would like the on-going 30 Crossing Park project to look once it is complete.
Arkansas family shares experience on Family Feud stage
A local family is set to appear on Family Feud on Monday, September 29. Our Ja’Terrica Wilson caught up with one of the sisters about what it was like stepping onto the Family Feud stage.
New tax laws going into effect now, later, and into the future
Every year during a legislative session, Arkansas lawmakers consider more than 2,000 bills that could become state law. A heavy percentage of those filings deal with the Arkansas tax code. Some measures are to bring state law into compliance with federal changes. Others may address unique situations or be a...
