Arkansas filmmaker Brent Renaud, killed while covering the Russia-Ukraine war, is subject of HBO doc

A short film about the late Arkansas documentarian Brent Renaud, who was shot and killed in March 2022 while reporting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, is set to release soon. Titled “Armed Only With A Camera: The Life and Death of Brent...

Arkansas high school hoping to win T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest

DIERKS, Ark. — An Arkansas school is leading the pack in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights contest to win a massive $1 million grand prize. Schools from across the nation submitted applications and shared why they deserved to win, and currently,...

Jessica Greaves named executive director of the Southern Arkansas University Foundation

Southern Arkansas University has named Jessica Greaves as the new executive director of the Southern Arkansas University Foundation. Greaves' appointment reflects her strong background in higher education communications, marketing, and operational...

St. Thérèse’s relics begin tour of U.S. | Stop scheduled in Arkansas

Sacred relics of a beloved French nun will come to Arkansas next month.The bones of St. Thérèse of Lisieux are being brought to cities across the United States this fall and winter. They arrived in Detroit on Oct. 1.The relics are scheduled to...

Man wanted for murder in Searcy County, Arkansas, arrested near DeLand

Volusia County sheriff's detectives have arrested a man on an Arkansas warrant for murder. Mark Randolph Brown, 68, was booked into the Volusia County Jail with no bond after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Brown was charged with capital murder in...

South Arkansas bankruptcies by county for the week ended Tuesday, September 30, 2025

South Arkansas bankruptcies listed by county for the week ended Tuesday, September 30, 2025, according to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas. COLUMBIA Maria Anita Biddle, 1826 Hwy 79 South, Magnolia; Chapter...

Arkansas Foodbank rallies community support amid government shutdown

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — As the federal government shutdown continues, the Arkansas Foodbank is calling on the community for support. The shutdown could impact up to 500,000 Arkansans, including federal employees, SNAP recipients, and families...

More Charges For Volunteer Coach Accused Of Child Sex Abuse In 4 Arkansas Counties

NEVADA COUNTY, HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, Ark–A former volunteer coach from Texarkana, Ark., was charged Wednesday in Nevada and Hempstead Counties with additional sex crimes involving children, bringing the number of alleged victims to nine. Alejandro...

Brown: Arkansas football has given Bobby Petrino one chance too many

Bobby Petrino has a controversial history, including lying about meeting with Auburn officials and abruptly leaving the Atlanta Falcons. His first tenure at Arkansas ended in dismissal after a motorcycle accident and subsequent cover-up. The...

Early education advocates protest childcare funding cuts at Arkansas State Capitol

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — “Arkansas children deserve better, we stand strong, we stand together.” That’s what over a hundred people yelled as they marched to the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol, advocating for childcare funding they say is...

Governor Sanders certifies vacancy in Arkansas House after Carlton Wing's resignation

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially certified a vacancy in the Arkansas House for the 70th District following the resignation of Representative Carlton Wing on Sept. 30, 2025. In a letter addressed to Republican...

Former Arkansas jail captain arrested for felony sexual assault

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — A former captain of the Little River County Jail has been arrested by Arkansas State Police Special Agents in connection with a felony sexual assault investigation. Kenneth Lee Vaughn, 53, from Ashdown, was taken into...

Arkansas History for October 2: Elaine massacre

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 2, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and...

Arkansas opens portal for $50 billion Rural Health Program proposals

Share This Article Arkansas has launched a public portal for healthcare providers, nonprofits and other stakeholders to submit proposals for the state’s application to a $50 billion federal rural health program, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders...

Arkansas national parks and historic site services limited due to federal budget impasse

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — As a result of a federal government shutdown that officially started September 30, 8 national parks in Arkansas are now impacted by the budget impasse. Those locations are the Arkansas Post National Memorial, Buffalo...

Arkansas politicians react as federal government shuts down

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The federal government shut down early Wednesday morning as Congressional Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement on a funding deal. The shutdown is set to see thousands of federal employees and...

Arkansas Division of Higher Education talks scholarships, financial aid, and deadlines

Arkansas golf teams win on home course, John Daly II medals

JOHNSON — Dominating is the only way to describe this week for the Arkansas golf teams at The Blessings Collegiate Invitational. Both the men's and women's teams led wire-to-wire to claim team championships, and John Daly II locked down the men's...

Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for Oct. 1, 2025

The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 1 drawing 08-17-22-28-55, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball...

Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approves $200,000 in loans for emergency repairs

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Commission on Wednesday approved $200,000 in water infrastructure loans for emergency water and sewer repair in two west Arkansas communities. The approval came as the department's federal...