15 cadets join AGFC’s game warden roster
CONWAY, Ark. — Fifteen cadets endured 18 grueling weeks of training and completed all the necessary tests to be accepted as new game wardens for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission during a ceremony Sept. 19 at Antioch Baptist Church. An 83 percent graduation rate for the class from...
8 Arkansas Catfish Buffets That Keep Locals Coming Back For More
Arkansas knows how to fry catfish, and nowhere is this more evident than at the state’s beloved all-you-can-eat buffets. From riverboat dining experiences to family-owned establishments that have served communities for decades, these buffets offer golden, crispy catfish alongside heaping portions of Southern sides....
Oklahoma family uncovers ‘really neat’ diamond at state park, thanks to dollar-store tools
An Oklahoma family discovered a 2.79-carat brown diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, thanks to sand-digging tools from a dollar store.
Little Rock city officials ask for community input on changes to downtown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Big changes are on the way for downtown Little Rock, and the city is asking for community input to help shape them!. The land where the old I-30 ramps used to be is being transformed into 30 Crossing Park, which will be a brand-new public space right in the heart of the city.
8 truck stop cafés in Arkansas serving hearty meals 24/7
Hungry at 2 a.m.? Craving a plate of eggs, bacon, and grits after a long haul? Arkansas truck stop cafés don’t just feed you—they rescue you. These aren’t the cookie-cutter diners you see on the interstate; they’re gritty, welcoming, and open whenever hunger strikes. From Little Rock to the Ozarks, these cafés serve...
‘It’s terrifying’: Arkansas childcare providers concerned about loss of funding
BENTON, Ark. — Recent changes to childcare in Arkansas have had some local facilities concerned. “We only have 10 days to figure all of this out,” explained Larissa Dixon, who works at Toodle Tots Daycare in Benton. That’s because on October 1, 2025, changes involving how childcare facilities...
Shooting upgraded to homicide after victim dies from injuries
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A homicide investigation is underway after the victim of a shooting earlier in September died from their injuries. Officials with the Little Rock Police Department stated that 46-year-old Anthony King of Little Rock succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday from a shooting that took place at 8211...
Oklahoma family finds nearly 3-carat brown diamond at Arkansas park
A family from Oklahoma discovered a 2.79-carat brown diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
Arkansas State Police search for man who fled on foot after I-40 pursuit
Arkansas State Police are searching for a man who fled on foot after a pursuit on Interstate 40 in North Little Rock. Troopers say 40-year-old Brandon Sisk was stopped on Sunday morning, September 21, near the 153-mile marker after a report of a possible domestic disturbance. Sisk refused to stop, leading officers to...
The Legacy of Little Rock’s West Ninth Street
The Black business district of Little Rock known as West Ninth Street thrived after World War II but was erased during federal Urban Renewal efforts in the 1950s and ’60s. The history of Ninth Street will always live. My siblings and I exist because we are historical markers of Ninth Street. Others currently alive in...
