Latest report shows more Arkansans employed, northwest Arkansas ranks high nationally
The Arkansas Department of Commerce reported that June unemployment fell to 4.1% as both the state's labor force and employment levels reached record highs.
‘Daniel in the Lions’ Den’ Musical coming to North Little Rock
A new family musical experience titled "Daniel in the Lions' Den" is scheduled to arrive at The Theater at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on December 11, 2026.
Allen Bryant will be law enforcement chief at Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Allen Bryant, former Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Little Rock Field Office, has been named the law enforcement chief for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, effective July 13. Bryant brings more than 34 years of federal law enforcement leadership and investigative experience to the position. “
Arkansas heat turns everyday surfaces into burn hazards
Arkansans are feeling the heat as temperatures climbed into the triple digits on Tuesday.
STB turns down BNSF bids to serve customers on Union Pacific (updated)
WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board today (July 21) turned down bids by BNSF Railway to serve Union Pacific customers on trackage in Texas and Arkansas, saying BNSF had not demonstrated it was entitled to such access. In another case, the board set compensation terms for BNSF trackage rights in the Lake Charl
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Dangerous, life-threatening heat for one more day
Extremely high heat and humidity will greatly impact Arkansas again today with a slight chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon. 80% of the state is under an Extreme Heat Warning. That means heat index values will at least reach 110°. Central Arkansas may creep up to 115°. Some places in East Arkansas may exceed 115°.
When AI Cameras Misread a Plate, Innocent Families Pay the Price
Flock Safety AI license plate readers misread digits at massive scale, leading to innocent families held at gunpoint across the US.
Safe Haven Baby Box expansion continues with new Arkansas location
Right now, Arkansas is home to a total of 36 Safe Haven Baby Boxes and a 37th one is on its way, providing a last resort to parents in crisis.
Advocates push child safety reforms for Arkansas school vouchers
KYLE KELLAMS: Last week, ProPublica reported on a private school in Arkansas receiving state taxpayer money. The report provided evidence of child maltreatment at that private school. Despite the school's founder being charged with nearly a dozen felonies, the school continues to receive state funding, and the school's
FEMA approves $76.3M in disaster funds for five states, including Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — FEMA approved more than $76. 3 million in post-disaster funding for five states, including Oklahoma. Funding is going towards Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Managem
