Arkansas State extends Coach Silva after breakout baseball season

Arkansas State University has extended head baseball coach Mike Silva’s contract through June 30, 2031, following a breakthrough 2025 season that saw the Red Wolves achieve their best conference winning percentage in over a decade. Under Silva’s...

Margaritas, tacos, and beer: A festival of flavors in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Lime, salt, and good times are on the menu this Saturday at the Rock City Margarita and Great Arkansas Beer Festival. Event coordinator Reed Lewallen said, "This is the 10th festival we've done, and it's hard, you know, you...

Arkansas Critical Race Theory Ban Cleared With Ruling

An Arkansas law banning the teaching of critical race theory in classrooms will be allowed to proceed after a federal appellate court lifted a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by teachers, students, and others who said the law suppresses...

Arkansas wins case to ban critical race theory in schools

Arkansas has won its case before the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to ban critical race theory in schools. The three-judge panel on Wednesday ruled against students who argued that the state was violating their First Amendment rights by...

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman says House settlement provides level NIL playing field in competitive SEC

ATLANTA (AP) — Sam Pittman says a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that went into effect this month levels the college football playing field in a good way for his Arkansas team. Pittman said Arkansas now has a chance to compete on more even...

Little Rock singer-songwriter featured at Wednesday Night Poetry

Little Rock singer-songwriter Kami Renee will be tonight's feature poet for Wednesday Night Poetry, at Kollective Coffee+Tea, 110 Central Ave. The regular open mic session for all poets, musicians, and storytellers will begin at 6:30 p.m. Renee...

Arkansas football wide receiver Ismael Cisse 'probably' out for season after wrist injury

ATLANTA — Arkansas wide receiver Ismael Cisse had surgery last Friday for torn ligaments in his wrist, which will “probably” shut him down for the 2025 season, coach Sam Pittman said Thursday. “Did it lifting weights … and the wrist just gave...

UPDATED: Arkansas can outlaw public school ‘indoctrination,’ ‘CRT,’ appeals court rules

Share This Article Arkansas’ ban on “indoctrination” in public schools doesn’t violate students’ free speech protections because the government has a right to dictate what is taught, a federal appeals court panel ruled Wednesday. The three-judge...

Arkansas Coach John Calipari Talks Leadership, Player Success & NIL at Little Rock Rotary

Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari at a Little Rock Rotary Club meeting on July 15, 2025 (Josh McNeil) Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball head coach John Calipari spoke at the Little Rock Rotary Club’s meeting Tuesday afternoon at the...

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus adds Savage to computer services staff

CLARKSVILLE -- Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has hired Eric Savage as associate director of computer services. The university announced Savage's employment in a news release on Wednesday. "We are excited to welcome Mr. Savage to the team,"...

Arkansas Pineapple Whip shares flavors to cool you down

Little Rock to submit action plan in order to receive $21 million in grant funding tied to 2023 tornado

The Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to submit an action plan to the federal government in order for the city to receive close to $21 million in grant funding related to the tornado that struck the metro area on March 31, 2023....

Two killed in separate crashes on Arkansas roads

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Two people were killed in separate single-vehicle crashes Monday and Tuesday, according to preliminary reports from law enforcement. Kebo Streeter, 31, of...

Registration for Little Rock Marathon Weekend races now open

By Press Release Registration for Little Rock Marathon Weekend races now open LITTLE ROCK, ARK (July 16, 2025) - Registration for Little Rock Marathon Race Weekend races and the 2026 Run Local Race Series is now open at the event’s website,...

Marvin Dammann, 93, formerly of Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK—Marvin “Marv” William Dammann, 93, Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Little Rock, died Monday, July 14, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls. service will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ashton. Military honors...

What would Sam Pittman, others consider a successful Arkansas football season?

ATLANTA — What would be considered a successful season for the Arkansas football team? That is the question many are asking as the Razorbacks enter their sixth season under coach Sam Pittman, who has a 30-31 overall and 14-28 SEC record during his...

Arkansas expectant mothers offered free doula support in 41 counties

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is on the lookout for expectant mothers in 41 Arkansas counties to benefit from free services provided by doulas-in-training. The...

Arkansas weather service cuts won't rain on your parade

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The National Weather Service in North Little Rock is making some temporary service cuts due to staff shortages. However, NWS NLR meteorologist Jimmy Barham says Arkansans shouldn't notice much of a difference. "We tried to...

FILM SCENE | OPINION: Arkansas packed with film festivals fueled by community

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. I need all the digits on both of my hands and all the toes on both of my feet to tabulate how many film festivals Arkansas hosts each year. And with the...

Little Rock mayor announces plans for citywide 10 p.m. weekend curfew for minors

The Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday unanimously approved Mayor Frank Scott Jr.’s request for an all-week 10 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors effective immediately until the start of September after crimes reported downtown,...