Missouri–Arkansas Weather Alert: Major Flooding Could Hit Springfield and Little Rock Before St. Patrick’s...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, MO – Multiple rounds of heavy rain could trigger flash flooding and sharp river rises along the Missouri–Arkansas border beginning March 7, putting low-lying Ozark communities at risk before...
Luce to Bring Fresh Italian Glow to West Little Rock
More Italian options in west Little Rock? Yes, please! A new Italian concept, Luce, is set to open mid-March at Pleasant Ridge Town Center. Co-owner Leslie Case said the restaurant will focus on fresh Italian dishes and handmade pasta, along with wine and cocktails. “It’s just a fun atmosphere,” Case...
DoD Secretary Brings ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Tour to South Arkansas Defense Hub
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff EAST CAMDEN, Ark. — Feb. 27, 2026 — Secretary...
Second Suspect Arrested in Arkansas in Connection With December Winfield Apartment Shooting
Winfield, Kansas – Authorities have arrested a second suspect in connection with a December shooting at a Winfield apartment complex, bringing new developments in a case that has been under investigation for weeks. The arrest was made in Arkansas following a coordinated effort between local deputies and a state...
“Concerning” amount of arson fires disturbing North Little Rock community, officials say
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — There have been a concerning amount of intentionally set fires in the past few months, the North Little Rock Fire Department said in a post to their Facebook page. In the post, fire officials say that there have been more than 16 fires...
Little Rock apartments damaged after overnight fire breaks out
An overnight fire left units at Fairfield Apartments in Little Rock destroyed and families without homes.
Entergy Arkansas requests rate hike, residential bills to rise by $1
Little Rock-based utility Entergy Arkansas said Friday (Feb. 27) that it is seeking a rate increase that will have a less than 1% impact on residential customers’ monthly bills for households using 1,000 kilowatts of electricity. The utility also noted that large-scale projects, such as data centers, could help lower...
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...
Arkansas State Police responds after trooper hits car carrying child having medical emergency
Arkansas State Police has released a statement about a traffic stop incident that involved a child dealing with a medical emergency.
Woman shot married pastor dead while shouting ‘he crushed my heart’ after he ended...
Latoshia Daniels, 46, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the second-degree murder of 36-year-old Brodes Perry, a pastor, and nearly 12 months for injuring his wife in a violent incident that occurred in 2019. Daniels was convicted by a jury in November 2024, and her sentences are set to run concurrently....
