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Arkansas to roll out new laws in 2026: tax relief, health benefits, and more
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (226+ words) by Cayla Christian, Scott Solomon LITTLE ROCK (KATV) " Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a slew of new laws will take effect, impacting residents across the state. One of the most anticipated changes is the elimination of the state sales tax on groceries, which…...
Study reveals private school performance, spending trends under Arkansas voucher program
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (476+ words) A new study from the University of Arkansas offers new insights into how taxpayer money that is provided to families through the state's school voucher program is being spent. This new study explored that aspect of the Education Freedom Accounts,…...
LRPD identifies victim in Falcon Ct. homicide as 18-year-old teen
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (147+ words) LITTLE ROCK (KATV) " The Little Rock Police Department has identified the victim in the Dec. 23 fatal shooting at 27 Falcon Court. At around 5:31 a.m. LRPD officers responded to a shooting at the aforementioned location and found 18-year-old Brandon Johnson suffering from multiple…...
Arkansas receives $209 million to improve rural health statewide in 2026
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (122+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) " Arkansas has received $209 million dollars to strengthen rural health in 2026, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced. The money, distributed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, comes as part of President Donald Trump's Rural Health Transformation…...
Arkansas Children's receives $50 million philanthropic gift, the largest in its history
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (290+ words) Arkansas Children's receives $50 million philanthropic gift, the largest in its history'KATV Arkansas Children's receives $50 million philanthropic gift, the largest in its history LITTLE ROCK (KATV) " Arkansas Children's Hospital has announced a landmark $50 million gift from B. Thomas Golisano, a lifelong philanthropist,…...
Arkansas Food Bank talks about keeping Arkansans fed
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (16+ words) Arkansas Food Bank talks about keeping Arkansans fed'KATV Arkansas Food Bank talks about keeping Arkansans fed...
Arkansas farmers urged to apply for federal aid before deadline
1+ week, 6+ day ago (181+ words) by Beth Hunt, Scott Solomon Arkansas farmers are being urged to act quickly and apply for federal aid before the looming Friday deadline. Congressman Rick Crawford emphasized the importance of this relief, which is part of a $12 billion emergency package…...
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. gets married
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (102+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) " Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. got married to his fianc'e Natalie! Mayor Scott posted a video to his Facebook page late Tuesday night featuring highlights from the wedding. You can find that video embedded below:…...
North Little Rock Police makes second arrest in 1300 Division Street shooting homicide
2+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) " The North Little Rock Police Department has arrested James Newman of Stuttgart as a second suspect in a December 21, 2024 shooting homicide that took place in the 1300 block of Division Street. NLRPD investigating shooting homicide in…...
Arkansas PBS rebrands to Arkansas TV, ending long-standing affiliation with PBS
2+ week, 5+ day ago (340+ words) President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Congressional Ball at the White House. 59 years after they first signed on the air, Arkansas PBS is undergoing a major change. The company will soon be known as "Arkansas TV" after announcing Thursday…...