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Arkansas high school senior gets plaque placed at former 'green book' home
13+ hour, 45+ min ago (461+ words) RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. " A Russellville home that served as a safe haven for African Americans during Jim Crow has received long-overdue recognition thanks to the work of one high school senior. The home is known as the M. Jackson Tourist Home and…...
Investigation underway after shooting in Little Rock
1+ day, 28+ min ago (97+ words) For the second year, Women With A Purpose brought makeovers to women and children staying here at the Dorcas House. Investigation underway after shooting in Little Rock LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " Little Rock police are investigating a homicide after responding to…...
Little Rock police investigate deadly stabbing
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (109+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) is now investigating a deadly stabbing that happened on Monday night. According to reports, at about 7:41 p.m., officers with LRPD were called with reports of an incident that happened at 2005 East 17th Street....
Arkansas nonprofits receive $15M boost for essential children and family services
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (392+ words) ARKANSAS, USA " Nonprofits across Arkansas are receiving a significant financial boost as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced over $15 million in community assistance grants." The funding will help 40 organizations statewide continue providing essential services to children, families, and victims of crime....
City of Little Rock hosting food giveaway at grocery store
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (355+ words) Jurnee Taylor presents Arkansas's top news stories for December 20, 2025, including showing how the Arkadelphia Badgers" o-line is spreading Christmas cheer. City of Little Rock hosting food giveaway at grocery store LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " The City of Little Rock will be…...
Officials confirm bird flu case found in Arkansas county | What we know
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (275+ words) CLEVELAND COUNTY, Ark. " Officials with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture have now confirmed at least one case of "Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza" (HPAI) that was found in the state. Reports show that the avian influenza was actually found on a…...
Arkansas awards grants to 40 organizations through $15M program | Here are the awardees
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (273+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, announced the recipients of the Community Assistance Grant Program on Friday." The governor initially announced the program back in May, which she said was intended to help…...
Little Rock woman sentenced to federal prison for COVID relief fraud
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (434+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " A federal district judge sentenced a Little Rock woman to Federal prison after she confessed to stealing close to $2.1 million in COVID-19 relief loans. Officials with the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas state…...
Little Rock moving forward with new district court nearly three years after bond vote
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (293+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " Nearly three years after Little Rock residents approved a bond election to help fund a new district court, city leaders now have plans to move forward with that plan." Efforts to build a new Little Rock District…...
Arkansas PBS to rebrand as Arkansas TV after federal funding loss | What to know
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (373+ words) CONWAY, Ark. " Fifty-nine years ago, Arkansas PBS made its debut, but next year, that chapter will come to a close. Arkansas PBS will be rebranding to Arkansas TV. "We now have the ability to bring in a focus on our…...