Little Rock mayor announces plans for 9 p.m. weekend curfew for minors

In the wake of a shooting that took place at the River Market in downtown Little Rock on Saturday night and other "illegal activity" by young people, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has announced plans to implement a citywide weekend curfew for anyone under...

Rezoning appeal of proposed residential development in Little Rock’s Hanger Hill deferred to Aug. 5

Developer Mike Orndorff has asked to delay his appeal of the Little Rock Planning Commission's denial of his proposal to construct four single-family residences on 0.16 acres in the Hanger Hill neighborhood. The Little Rock Board of Directors had...

Little Rock finishes 11th in recent bike network evaluation, behind surrounding cities and Northwest Arkansas

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Little Rock finished 11th in Arkansas in the most recent 2025 PeopleForBikes ratings, which assigns scores to cities based on the quality of their bike network....

Heat to return to Arkansas Wednesday, remain through weekend

Arkansas will be facing hot and dry conditions starting Wednesday that are expected to last throughout the weekend, the National Weather Service said. Heat index values could be 100 degrees or higher, the weather service said in a post on X...

Arkansas moves forward with $282.5M contract for I-49 extension in Barling

The Arkansas Department of Transportation awarded a $282.5 million contract for the I-49 stretch. FORT SMITH, Ark. — It’s just the first step, and an expensive one at that, but the Arkansas Department of Transportation is tackling the uncompleted...

Group seeks stories to highlight maternal health in South Arkansas

According to the March of Dimes, 272 infants in Arkansas died before reaching their first birthday in 2022, an infant mortality rate of 7.7 per 1,000 live births. With that number and the overall health of mothers in mind, Arkansans for Improving...

Dodge Co. arraignment to be held for Arkansas man accused of abducting teen

JUNEAU, Wis. (WMTV) - The Arkansas man accused in the abduction of a pregnant teen from Beaver Dam is expected to make a plea in the Dodge County case on Tuesday. Gary Day is scheduled for an arraignment hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Dodge County Court....

Arkansas-based Encore Bank shutters Nashville office amid shift to profitability focus

ARKANSAS SIGHTSEEING: Meander through Arkansas to visit home, birthplace of Johnny Cash

KINGSLAND -- Legions of Johnny Cash fans visit the Depression-era settlement where he grew up in the planned community of Dyess. They tour his restored boyhood home and visit the museum that lays out his Delta upbringing. Tracing the first three...

Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

A Muslim inmate claims his prison transfer was retaliation for legal actions against Arkansas prison officials. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Muslim inmate who won a U.S. Supreme Court case upholding his right to grow a beard for religious reasons said in...

After Indiana, Texas and Oregon, 4-star Tay Kinney adds John Calipari’s Arkansas to his official visits

Tay Kinney, a top 15 recruit in the Class of 2026, is set to visit John Calipari's Arkansas. The four-star point guard already has a handful of official visits from top programs. According to Zagsblog, Kinney's official visit to Arkansas has been...

Arkansas baseball adds Oregon State transfer pitcher James DeCremer

FAYETTEVILLE — In the hours following the MLB Draft's conclusion, Arkansas baseball picked up a commitment from transferring Oregon State right-handed pitcher James DeCremer on Monday. DeCremer had with a 5.34 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 28 2/3 innings...

Arkansas baseball has 7 players, 4 signees taken on final day of MLB Draft

FAYETTEVILLE — Seven Arkansas baseball players and multiple others with ties to the program were selected Monday on the final day of the MLB Draft. Pitchers Christian Foutch (Boston Red Sox, 5th round), Aiden Jimenez (Kansas City Royals, 5th),...

Report: Over 60% of rural Arkansas hospitals at risk of closing

A new report from the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform says that a majority of rural hospitals in Arkansas are at risk of closing. ARKANSAS, USA — A new report from the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform said that 30 out...

Arkansas volleyball adds 2 former standouts to coaching staff

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas volleyball hired two of its recent standouts to its coaching staff, the program announced Monday. Hannah Hogue was hired as an assistant coach and Courtney Jackson was chosen to be a graduate assistant for the 2025 season....

Arkansas Razorbacks Set for Historic MLB Draft

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas baseball players are poised to mark a historic moment as the MLB Draft begins Sunday night. For the first time, the Razorbacks could have multiple first-round picks in a single draft, a feat they have never...

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders reflects on her connection to Iowa

Arkansas Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 winning numbers for July 11, 2025

The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Friday, July 11, 2025 results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 11 drawing 12-23-24-31-56, Mega Ball: 01 Check Mega Millions payouts...

Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for July 12, 2025

The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, July 12, 2025 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 12 drawing 08-16-24-33-54, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball...

New budget could put Arkansas consumer protections in danger

Consumer Reports says muzzling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would leave Americans more vulnerable to fraud and abuse. (Adobe Stock)The budget reconciliation bill signed by President Donald Trump not only affects Medicaid and SNAP, and...