FILM SCENE | OPINION: Arkansas filmmakers make ‘Pigeon Tongue’ in Romania

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. One of the most difficult cinematic undertakings is trying to make a feature-length film — and I should know, because I’ve attempted that gargantuan feat and...

First Liberty Institute takes defendants’ side in 10 Commandments lawsuit in Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE -- A national legal organization has filed a friend of the court brief in support of the defendants in a lawsuit over an Arkansas law requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom and library. First...

Arkansas Board of Education to further consider action against educator in Quitman hazing case

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Professional Licensure Standards Board is recommending that Michael Stacks, assistant superintendent, high school principal and athletic director for the...

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Friday will be hot & humid in Arkansas

40/29 Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee says Friday is looking to be another hot and humid day. Watch the videocast above to learn more.Rain chances will likely hold off until the weekend.7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest...

Arkansas' John Calipari pleads with NCAA to 'leave alone' March Madness Tournament expansion talks

John Calipari is entering his second season at Arkansas after making the decision to leave Kentucky. His first year with the Razorbacks came with challenges, as the team went several games without a win to start their SEC schedule. However, after...

Carroll County, Arkansas authorities investigating after man’s body found in middle of road

OAK GROVE -- Local and state authorities are investigating after authorities found a dead man's body in the middle of a Carroll County road. Carroll County Central Dispatch received a call about the man lying in the road in the northern Oak Grove...

High water levels, tariffs impact Arkansas River shipping numbers

High water levels and Trump’s tariffs are key factors in the almost 20% decline in Arkansas River tonnage in the first half of 2025. Commercial river tonnage in June was down almost 33% compared with June 2024. Arkansas River tonnage totaled 5.006...

Arkansas Postcard Past: Little Rock in 1911

Little Rock, 1911: When the city won the right to host the annual United Confederate Veterans Reunion they expected 6,000 old soldiers to be in attendance, but results doubled at 12,000. To house so many, Camp Shaver was set up in what is now...

Little Rock Zoo announces two new amphibian and reptile exhibits

The Little Rock Zoo announced the grand opening of two special new exhibits— Isle of the Dragon: Komodo Exhibit and Hidden Corners of the World: Uncommon Creatures. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Zoo is proud to announce the grand opening of...

Attorney General urges enforcement of Arkansas loitering law

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin has called on local authorities to enforce Arkansas's loitering law, citing concerns over public safety and cleanliness. "Loitering in and around public roadways, intersections, and traffic stops has...

Arkansas lawmakers to question Department of Corrections about Grant Hardin escape

TODAY ARKANSAS LAWMAKERS ARE GETTING THE CHANCE TO ASK THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ABOUT THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO HOW GRANT HARDIN ESCAPED FROM THE CALICO ROCK PRISON ON MAY 25. GRANT HARDIN IS A FORMER POLICE CHIEF OUT OF A TOWN IN BENTON...

Thieves target SNAP benefits in Arkansas

Thieves have stolen SNAP benefits from people in Arkansas, according to Kate Jenkins with Arkansas Foodbank.The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) says stolen SNAP benefits cannot be replaced, according to Jenkins. DHS and the USDA are...

FILM NOTES: Non-traditional Westerns to be featured in Arkansas Cinema Society’s upcoming Sneak Series

The Arkansas Cinema Society offers a double feature of non-traditional Westerns on Wednesday at the Museum of Fine Arts, 501 E. Ninth St., Little Rock: ◼️ At 3:30 p.m., the neo-western thriller "Eddington," director Ari Aster's ("Hereditary,"...

Stone Bank named ‘Best Place to Work’ by Arkansas Business for third year in a row

Stone Bank has been named to the prestigious “Best Places to Work” list published annually by Arkansas Business magazine. The bank applied for the recognition by completing a rigorous survey created and administered by the Workforce Research...

Arkansas Advocate: Anderson new Arkansas Game and Fish commissioner

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders named Jamie Anderson as the newest commissioner on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at the commission’s headquarters in Little Rock on Wednesday. Anderson, a fourth-generation aquaculture farmer from Lonoke,...

Arkansas Yeehaw brings the boom to Cabot’s $15K July 4 celebration

The annual Independence Day celebration fireworks show on Thursday hosted by Cabot Parks and Rec at the Sportsplex was a blast, jam packed with people. The fireworks display was produced by Arkansas Y...

White Hall Little League 9-10 Year Old Team Wins Arkansas State Championship

Congratulations are in order for the White Hall Little League 9-10 Year Old Team, who have been crowned Arkansas State Champions after an impressive run through the state tournament! This outstanding group of young athletes battled through every...

Public asked to provide feedback on second draft of Little Rock School Board zone map

Members of the public are being asked to provide feedback on a second draft for Little Rock School District's new School Board zone map, which will dictate which board members represent the various areas throughout the 19,500-student district. The...

Wayne-Sanderson Farms opens new feed mill in Danville, Arkansas

Wayne-Sanderson Farms held a grand opening for its new, state-of-the-art feed mill at the company’s Danville Complex in Arkansas on July 10. The US$43 million facility is designed to produce more than 8,500 tons of feed per week, supporting 130...