Little Rock AR

Over the past decade, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners have restored or enhanced more than 1.58 million acres of shortleaf pine forest in Arkansas, largely through prescribed fire, sustainable timber management and targeted tree planting. After decades of decline, shortleaf pine forests across Arkansas are making a comeback, thanks...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A new chapter will soon be taking shape for dozens of local businesses throughout Central Arkansas as a familiar retail space prepares for a fresh start. Small Shoppes Marketplace is set to open soon in the former location of Painted Tree Marketplace in west Little Rock, offering vendors a chance to rebuild after an abrupt closure that left many owners scrambling...

ARKANSAS — Multiple school districts across Arkansas could face closures or delays Tuesday as a threat of severe weather moves into the region, potentially bringing power outages, flooding and hazardous travel conditions. According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, much of Arkansas is under a “slight risk” for severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and […] The post Multiple schools in Arkansas could close Tuesday first...

While the week is kicking off with quiet weather and temperatures near 80, a few storms are expected to move across the northern half of Arkansas on Tuesday. These storms could begin as early as Tuesday morning, then develop across the afternoon and evening. They could get strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts and hail. An isolated tornado also can't be ruled out...

AURORA, Mo. (KY3) -An Aurora woman has been sentenced to life in prison for a second time on Monday after pleading guilty to the deadly shooting of a woman in Arkansas in January 2025. According to investigators, Santiago entered a plea agreement for one count of capital murder and one...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Here are the biggest stories you might have missed in the week of April 26-May 2. 1. American big-game hunter killed after being trampled by herd of elephants. An American millionaire on a big-game hunting trip in Africa was killed after a herd of...

In Arkansas, a small restaurant fills the air with the smell of masa steaming and pork slow-cooking for hours. Inside, tamales are still made the way they have been for generations, shaped by the traditions of the Delta region. What looks like a simple plate of food carries a much...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The first week of May starts on a nice note with partly sunny skies and fairly seasonable temperatures on Monday. A developing pressure gradient will promote gusty winds, but it will be an otherwise quiet day. Changes come as we approach mid-week. Scattered showers and...

Several Lakes Region Farms included in an annual Arkansas Farm Bureau honor. A portion of the release from Farm Bureau is below:. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program announces its 2026 County Farm Families of the Year. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped recognize outstanding farm families throughout the state since 1947. The objectives of the Farm Family...

Local Charities Helping Seniors in Arkansas – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pexels) Arkansas – Older residents facing tight budgets and health hurdles increasingly seek out community charities for immediate relief. These groups deliver food, bill assistance, and home fixes more rapidly than expansive government programs. Nonprofits, churches, and volunteer networks fill critical ... Read more The post Arkansas Seniors Rely on Local Nonprofits for...