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 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...

Arkansas officer fired after viral video showed him threatening store owner and its employees

An Arkansas officer was fired on Wednesday after a viral video captured him threatening a local tobacco store owner and the store's employees. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A part-time patrol officer with the Dover Marshal’s Office in Arkansas has been...

Arkansas Methodist receives grant to support patient transportation

The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation is receiving a boost to help patients get where they need to go. The hospital’s foundation was awarded an $1,800 grant from the Bill and Katherine Block Family Foundation Endowment. The money will...

Arkansas veterans, workers face uncertainty following government shutdown

From workers at the Clinton Presidential Library to local veterans in the community, the government shutdown is already having a profound impact on many Arkansans. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The first indication for many about the government shutdown...

The Up-and-Coming City in Arkansas That’s Perfectly Sized

We can’t get enough of small towns in Arkansas. Destinations like Jasper, Hardy, and Eureka Springs are as charming as can be, and they're perfect for weekend getaways. While small towns are the heartbeat of the Natural State, we must shed light...

Arkansas lawmakers and union leaders warn of fallout from federal shutdown

The federal government shut down at midnight, and the impact is already being felt across Arkansas as thousands of workers and families brace for economic disruption.More than 14,000 federal employees in the state are either furloughed or working...

High-altitude balloon drifts over Southwest Arkansas during early Thursday journey

A high-altitude balloon meandering over Southwest Arkansas early Thursday morning before leaving the state southeast of Taylor. CLICK HERE to follow the flight through the Globe website. At 3:35 a.m. Thursday, the Aerostar balloon was at 55,500...

John Calipari explains why he has interacted with Arkansas fans, students so much entering year

Legendary head coach John Calipari is entering into his second season as the head coach at the Arkansas. This season in Fayetteville will mark the 34th of his Hall of Fame career. The first season at Arkansas for Calipari was a definitive...

Arkansas domestic violence shelter forced to cut staff after not receiving federal funds

A domestic violence shelter in Russellville is laying off staff members due to the loss of federal funding.The River Valley Outreach said it didn't receive any funding from the Victims of Crime Act, or VOCA. Zoe Merritt-Lee is one staff member...

Arkansas Educational Freedom Account program cost could top $326M, report finds

The Arkansas Educational Freedom Accounts could cost the state more than $326 million during the fiscal year that ends June 30, according to information provided by the state Department of Education. The Educational Freedom Accounts program...

Arkansas Sen. King calls out Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for special election delay, 'Stealing representation'

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Sen. Bryan King (R-28) held a news conference on Tuesday, calling out the governor for delays in the special election to replace the seat vacated by the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R-26) and its potential impact on...

K-State men's and women's golf places 4th in Arkansas

The Kansas State men’s and women’s golf teams both tallied their best scores of the Blessings Collegiate Invitational during Wednesday’s final round to collect fourth-place finishes at the par-72 Blessings Golf Club.Each team recorded a...

Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari, entering Year 2, looks ahead to season

FAYETTEVILLE — Year 2 of the coach John Calipari Era for the Arkansas men’s basketball program is inching closer. The Razorbacks host ‘Primetime at the Palace’ at 8 p.m. Friday, giving fans a look at the men’s and women’s teams before they move...

Arkansas women's basketball notebook: Kelsi Musick's coaching style evident in practice

FAYETTEVILLE — Kelsi Musick didn’t love what she saw during the Arkansas women’s basketball team’s first official practice last Wednesday. But she did like what she heard after it. The first-year coach huddled her team together and asked all 13...