Changes coming to Arkansas SNAP program Friday due to Big Beautiful BIll
More Arkansans will be subject to food assistance program work requirements starting Friday, after a panel of legislators approved emergency rules put forward by the Arkansas Department of Human Services Thursday. The changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) implement work requirements on adult...
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect wanted for 2024 Putnam County rape in Arkansas
U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Arkansas who authorities said raped a 13-year-old girl in Putnam County last year.
Amazon closes Little Rock facility after engineers flag major safety flaws
Amazon announced that it will shut down its LIT1 building in Little Rock due to major structural flaws, and will provide pay, benefits, job-placement assistance, and relocation assistance to its employees during the reconstruction.
Judge issues injunction against Arkansas direct democracy laws
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction that blocks the enforcement of several direct democracy-related laws against Arkansas groups collecting signatures to qualify proposed ballot measures for the 2026 ballot. The League of Women Voters of Arkansas and ballot question committee Save AR...
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces $153 Million for Arkansas Water Projects
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has approved more than $153.9 million in new funding to improve water and wastewater systems across 52 Arkansas communities, impacting more than 814,000 residents. The funds were awarded through the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and include Clean Water Revolving Loans, Drinking...
Little Rock psychologist indicted for alleged $500,000 Medicare and insurance fraud scheme
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — A Little Rock psychologist, Krameelah Banks, has been indicted on multiple charges, including wire fraud and making false statements, for allegedly defrauding Medicare and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The indictment claims Banks, 48, billed for thousands of hours of nonexistent...
Reward offered for information in Pulaski County deputy’s murder investigation
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The North Little Rock Police Department is seeking assistance in the homicide Ursula Graham, who was discovered inside of her vehicle at an apartment complex. At the time, Graham served as Deputy for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. On Oct. 13, 2023, at...
Little Rock Amazon facility closed indefinitely due to ‘building design errors’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark — An Amazon facility in Little Rock is closed indefinitely, which will impact thousands of employees. According to reports, the closure is happening due to "building design errors." The closure is not expected to impact holiday and customer orders. Amazon has confirmed that Stantec Engineering Firm...
7 Arkansas secondhand shops that regulars say are worth the trip
Arkansas’ secondhand scene rewards the curious with prices, provenance, and plenty of personality. Locals whisper about certain shops where the racks turn fast and the staff knows every tag and era. Whether you’re chasing rare band tees, mid-century accents, or heirloom glassware, these stops deliver finds worth the...
SNAP changes may cut food aid for 25,000 Arkansans
SNAP is back, but new federal rules mean an estimated 25,000 Arkansans may lose their food benefits, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families policy director Christin Harper told Axios. Why it matters: The changes will likely hit Arkansas worse than most other states because it already has the highest rate...

















