Little Rock, Arkansas - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a new appointment to one of the state’s most important higher education governing bodies, naming a business leader and longtime Arkansas advocate to help guide the future of the University...

North Little Rock, Arkansas - Several Arkansas lottery players are celebrating life-changing wins after trying their luck on instant scratch-off games, with prizes ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 claimed across the state this month. The wins come from players who either...

Little Rock, Arkansas - After nearly 30 years serving the people of Little Rock, Police Chief Heath Helton has announced his retirement, closing a lengthy law enforcement career that city leaders say coincided with major reductions in violent crime and sweeping modernization efforts inside Arkansas’s largest municipal police department. Chief Helton formally submitted his retirement letter to Mayor Frank Scott Jr.,...

Little Rock, Arkansas - A late-night police pursuit in Little Rock ended in tragedy after a vehicle fleeing officers crashed into parked cars and a home, leaving a passenger dead and the driver facing a series of serious criminal charges. The incident unfolded shortly after 10 p.m. on March 6, 2026, when officers assigned to the 12th Street patrol division responded...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The City of Little Rock has taken a major step to support working families by fully implementing a new paid parental leave policy for its municipal workforce. The program, the first of its kind for a city in Arkansas, provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off to eligible full-time employees who welcome a new...

Little Rock, Arkansas - In a proactive effort to combat the leading cause of death in Arkansas and across the United States, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has launched a new preventive health initiative aimed at detecting heart disease risks before symptoms appear. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences marked the opening of its Healthy Heart screening...

North Little Rock, Arkansas - A routine lottery check turned into a life-changing moment for an Arkansas man who arrived at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center expecting a modest prize — only to learn he had won hundreds of thousands of dollars. A North Little Rock resident claimed a $680,000 Natural State Jackpot prize on February 12 after matching all...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has announced a major investment that leaders say will strengthen health care services, research, and maternal care programs across the state. The institution will receive $40 million in congressional appropriations to support a range of initiatives, including several aimed at addressing Arkansas’ high infant and maternal mortality rates. The funding...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Police Department is currently seeking assistance from the public to locate 15-year-old Kaleb Waits, who has recently gone missing. Kaleb is described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds, details crucial for identifying him. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Kaleb's whereabouts to come forward. Contacts for reporting...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is implementing significant cost-cutting measures to address a $15 million budget shortfall. A recent decision by the LRSD board will see middle school schedules undergo changes to achieve these financial savings. In a unanimous vote, the board has opted to transition from the current block scheduling to a more traditional...