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...

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...

U of A Honors College Names First Natural State Fellows from Across Arkansas

Photo Submitted The University of Arkansas Honors College has awarded its inaugural Natural State Fellowship to 12 incoming freshmen from across Arkansas, each bringing a wide range of interests and talents. The prestigious fellowship provides up...

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...

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....

Lightning Strikes Twice: An Arkansas Man Bags Another $50,000

Talk about a stroke of good luck! An Arkansas man who won $50,000 earlier this month on a scratch-off ticket with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has done it again on the same game. Twice in One Month on a Scratch-off Ticket -$50,000 Travis S., a...

Weekend heat stress in Arkansas

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,"...

CCSU Men’s basketball finalized as team announces addition of Arkansas transfer Sanchez 

NEW BRITAIN — The Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils Men’s basketball team added its final addition to the 2025-2026 roster. The Blue Devils landed Arkansas transfer guard Melo Sanchez, a 6 foot 4 shooting guard that could be one of...

Senate committee advances Boozman's bill securing funds for Arkansas military priorities

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), serving as Chairman of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced progress on legislation aimed at bolstering military and defense efforts...

New scholarship supports Arkansas Guard Members in trade education

A new scholarship is giving Arkansas National Guard members a leg up in the trades. The Arkansas National Guard Foundation is launching a program that offers five $1,000 scholarships for members attending trade schools or certificate programs....

Arkansas Pineapple Whip shares flavors to cool you down

Pittman on playing Arkansas State in Jonesboro: ‘Not real interested’

It was expected that Arkansas head football coach Sam Pittman would be asked about the historic, and long-awaited for some, in-state showdown between his Razorbacks and Arkansas State when he took the podium at SEC Media Days on Thursday. It has...

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...

Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation to host SkillStream forums this summer

North Little Rock, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF) announced it will host two SkillStream employer forums this summer, aimed at building a skilled workforce for the state's burgeoning energy industry. The first forum...

Arkansas headquartered company First Orion navigating safety for employees in Ukraine

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As the tension in Ukraine heats up amid a lingering war, one Arkansas-based company is keeping their eyes on their employees based in Ukraine. First Orion is a communications company, focused on braded...

Arkansas farmer launches bid to challenge U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton's reelection bid

LITTLE ROCK -- A sixth-generation farmer from northeast Arkansas announced Tuesday that she is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee who is seeking a third term. Hallie...

Arkansas launches Toolkit to help schools create Food Pantries

Share This Article Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday the launch of a toolkit designed to help school districts establish food pantries to combat childhood hunger and reduce food waste. The School Food Pantry Toolkit, created...