Arkansas Mom Sentenced After Giving Marijuana Edibles and Vape Pens to Her Kids
BROOKLAND, Ark. – A mother in Arkansas has been sentenced to jail time and probation after admitting to giving marijuana products to her children, including edibles and vape pens. Deanna Sue Woods, 36, was sentenced Wednesday to 120 days in jail, with 60 days credited for time already served, and five years (60...
Arkansas gas prices drop slightly ahead of July 4 travel surge
Gas prices in Arkansas are decreasing ahead of the record-setting Independence Day travel period, with the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gas at $2.84, down from last week and 15 cents cheaper than this time last year.
Arkansas Lake Beach Closures Due to E. Coli
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 27, 2025) — As summer heats up, several public swim beaches across Arkansas remain closed after routine testing revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, prompting public health advisories and renewed attention to lake safety. The Arkansas Department of Health’s Division of Environmental...
Theft leaves future of 13-year-old’s snow cone stand frozen
A 13-year-old's snow cone stand was treated coldly this week. The family of Olivia Givens said the business was stolen from taking over a thousand dollars of equipment.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin leads 20-state coalition in amicus brief supporting Iowa library...
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and 20 other states have filed a friend of the court brief supporting Iowa's law that prohibits books with graphic depictions of sex acts from school libraries, arguing that the issue is not a free speech matter but rather a matter of government speech.
Arkansas missing persons database now includes real-time updates
The Arkansas Crime Information Center added real-time updates to its searchable database of information about missing persons, the state Department of Public Safety announced in a Friday news release. The department launched NeverForgotten.ar.gov in 2016 in partnership with the state attorney general’s office. The...
Baja Grill announces Little Rock location will remain open until end of July
Earlier this month, Baja Grill announced that its location in the Heights neighborhood of Little Rock would be closing at the end of June, but on Monday they announced an extension thanks to the help of a customer.
Little Rock Zoo announces death of youngest orangutan
A spokesperson with the Little Rock Zoo announced the death of its new baby orangutan.
Dog Haus set to debut in Arkansas with multiple new locations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Dog Haus, a nationally acclaimed restaurant known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, and burgers, announced that they'll be debuting multiple locations in Arkansas!. The business' expansion into Arkansas comes in the form of eight new locations that will bring the restaurant to the Natural...
Plans for North Little Rock entertainment district collapse after years of stalled construction
What was once home to Arkansas’ largest water park is now a quiet, muddy lot—and city leaders say the vision for something bigger has come to an unceremonious end.