1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (208+ words) A Little Rock man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 430. Anthony B. Smith, 26, was sentenced Thursday in Pulaski County Circuit Court in the death of…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (225+ words) Arkansas SNAP recipients can begin using the ebtEDGE New app July 27 to check balances, manage EBT cards and add security features to help prevent fraud. Arkansas SNAP recipients will soon have a new way to manage their benefits and protect…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (114+ words) A parasitic illness linked to contaminated lettuce is spreading across the country, including Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Health says 36 cases of Cyclospora have been reported in the state so far this year. According to the CDC, more than 4,000 cases…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (92+ words) The Little Rock Zoo is closing for a full week as dangerously hot temperatures move into Arkansas. The zoo will be closed from Sunday, July 26 through Saturday, August 1, because of the excessive heat forecast. Zoo officials say the decision was…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (117+ words) kjnbtv.com A Gurdon man is facing a felony charge after Arkansas officials say he abused a resident while working as a certified nursing assistant. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin says 22-year-old Sam Bell was arrested July 13 on one count…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (104+ words) Neighbors in Need NEA to host 2026 Community Picnic July 18 in Jonesboro kjnbtv.com If you are looking for a free meal and some family fun this weekend, Neighbors in Need NEA has you covered. The organization is hosting the 2026 community…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (159+ words) kjnbtv.com A month-long walking art exhibition is bringing America 250-inspired works to four downtown Jonesboro locations. Featuring local artists alongside pieces from the Bradbury Art Museum, the showcase invites visitors to reflect on the many perspectives that shape the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (67+ words) kjnbtv.com Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced more than $3.4 million in funding for water and wastewater projects across Arkansas. The money will help pay for infrastructure upgrades, emergency improvements, and training programs for water and wastewater operators. State officials…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (310+ words) ARDOT says better-connected roads across Northeast Arkansas could improve safety, shorten travel times and support regional growth. Planned projects include upgrades near Jonesboro and new highway connections in Mississippi County, with officials saying improvements will expand access to job… Instead…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (166+ words) kjnbtv.com ARDOT says better-connected roads across Northeast Arkansas could improve safety, shorten travel times and support regional growth. Planned projects include upgrades near Jonesboro and new highway connections in Mississippi County, with officials saying improvements will expand access to…...