Trojans overheat, hand over big lead
The University of Arkansas women's basketball team rallied from a 16-point deficit midway through the third quarter and knocked off Arkansas-Little Rock 71-60 in overtime Monday night at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock.
Next Congress presents potential leadership opportunities for Arkansas’ lawmakers
Cotton, of Little Rock, wants to succeed Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming as conference chair, the third-ranking position among Senate Republicans. "It tells you that the six members of the Arkansas delegation are workhorses, not showhorses," Hill said ...
Sherwood police search for missing 14-year-old girl
Sherwood police say the 14-year-old girl spoke to her parents on the phone around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 1, but hasn't been heard from since.
From Senator Matt Stone
The state Department of Human Services operates the State Hospital in Little Rock for people with mental illness. It also operates the Arkansas Health Center formerly known as the Benton Services Center, a psychiatric nursing home for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Families gather in the capital city for suicide prevention walk and fundraiser
Suicide is never an easy topic, but is an important discussion for plenty of families that share the same hurt here in Arkansas, like Larrissa Carrol.
WATCH: Sam Pittman and players recap 63-31 loss to No. 19 Ole Miss
The Arkansas Razorbacks fell to No. 19 Ole Miss 63-31 on Saturday in Razorback Stadium. Ole Miss had a record-setting day against the Hogs with 694 yards of
Old gold: Little Rock Repair Shop revitalizes antiques
The Little Rock Repair Shop is responsible for several substantial restoration projects around the state, including the Over-the-Jumps Carousel at the Little Rock Zoo.
Ouachita’s School of Performing Arts offers first music therapy class
Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts is offering its first music therapy course beginning in Fall 2024.
Little Rock School District, Baptist Health College Little Rock hope to prepare future licensed practical nurses
Little Rock School District and Baptist Health College Little Rock are working together to produce students who can work as licensed practical nurses after high school graduation.
UA System project is the fourth largest university solar installation in the US
The UA System solar installation may not have been possible if it had been proposed after new law impacting solar project financing went into effect in October.
Arrest made in NLR homicide, second suspect remains at-large
North Little Rock police have arrested a Jacksonville man in connection with an August homicide while a second suspect remains at large. North Little Rock police have arrested James Green, 20, in the death of 31-year-old Jordan Brown. Brown was found dead near 100 Riverfront Park Dr. a little after 3 a.m. on Aug. 29.
Simmons Bank Championship officials tout golf tournament’s long-term impact on area
The Simmons Bank Championship, Little Rock's first PGA golf tournament, tees off Friday and will bring golfers, caddies and fans from across the globe to the city.
Little Rock's proposed 'Results for the Rock' sales tax increases and what they would fund
With early voting beginning today, Little Rock voters can now decide whether or not they want their sales tax to increase to pay for improvements to the city an
Brooks, Bartolomei face off in House District 78 race
A Democratic attorney is seeking to unseat two-term Republican incumbent Rep. Keith Brooks in the district covering parts of Pulaski, Saline and Perry counties.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine Student, Dies at 83
In 1957, Mrs. Mothershed Wair and eight other Black students enrolled at Little Rock Central High School. They faced racist mobs and were escorted by federal troops.
Former Little Rock prison counselor gets 1 year of probation for relationship with inmate
Sentencing papers filed on Friday show 45-year-old Elisabeth Shay Hayer of Bryant has been sentenced to one year on unsupervised probation with a $500 fine by Pulaski County Circuit Judge LaTonya Honorable after pleading guilty to abuse of public trust.
At Little Rock Touchdown Club, Arkansas greats discuss Razorbacks, Petrino, NIL
Former Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams and wide receivers Joe Adams and Jarius Wright participated in a question-and-answer-style discussion with club co-founder David Bazzel, a fellow former Razorback.
Early voting starts today in Little Rock, mayor casts ballot
Mayor Frank Scott Jr. dropped by the Dee Brown Library in southwest Little Rock today to cast his ballot on the first day of early voting.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine member dies at 83
Thelma Watershed Wair, one of the Little Rock Nine, has died at 83. She was a history-making student who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957.
Little Rock man found guilty of major drug offenses, faces serious prison time
A federal grand jury has found 42-year-old Marquis Hunt of Little Rock, Arkansas guilty of four federal narcotics violations.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine member who integrated Arkansas school, dies aged 83
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the famous Little Rock Nine group, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, Member Of Little Rock Nine, Dies At Age 83
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the Little Rock Nine that integrated an Arkansas high school, has died at age 83.
Jacksonville woman sentenced to 25 years for trying to cover up 2023 murder in Little Rock
Jonathan Reshad Foster, 30, of Sherwood was found fatally wounded in a Little Rock motel in September 2023. Police have identified his killer as 33-year-old Brandon Dwayne Jones of Sherwood who is in jail awaiting trial on capital murder charges, with prosecutors seeking a life sentence.
Little Rock Nine civil rights pioneer Thelma Mothershed-Wair has died
News came this weekend that Thelma Mothershed Wair, one of the Little Rock Nine, has died. She was 83.
Here's what the Little Rock sales tax proposal would fund
If you live in Little Rock, here is what the penny sales tax proposal is looking to fund if it is approved by voters on November 5.
Will it make a difference? Analyzing Little Rock’s proposed 1-cent sales tax increase
Because we are a high-tax city already, because we are not addressing our main issues, and because we are not wisely spending what we already have, I will vote against the current proposal.
Arkansas counties at high risk for wildfires
More than 75 percent of the state, including Miller County and other Southwest Arkansas counties, have been designated as high risk for wildfire and burn bans have been issued for 51 counties, according to a news release. The increased threat is primarily due to strong winds from a cold front combined with low humidity and dry conditions.
Trojans picked to win OVC
The University of Arkansas-Little Rock men's basketball team was picked to win the Ohio Valley Conference title after receiving 20 of the 22 first-place votes in the OVC preseason coaches poll that was released Thursday.
Little Rock man facing child porn charges after arrest in Mulberry
Scott A. Boyd, 46, of Rebsamen Park Road in Little Rock, was arrested Oct. 8 in Mulberry by Crawford County Sheriff's Office deputies, according to a booking report from the Sheriff's Office. Boyd was arrested in connection with two counts of felony distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexual conduct with children.
Arkansas Department of Education releases school, district test results
The Arkansas Department of Education released school and district results today from the first administration of the Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System (ATLAS), which replaced ACT Aspire,
Arkansas officials urge public to stay alert during high wildfire risk
More than 75% of the state has been designated as high risk for wildfire and burn bans have been issued for 51 counties
FILM NOTES: Spa City documentary festival begins
The 33rd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival gets under way Friday with the 7 p.m. screening of Marah Strauch and Bryce Leavitt's "Space Cowboy," a look at the life of skydiver and cinematographer Joe Jennings. Jennings and directors Strauch and Leavitt will be present for the Opening Night Gala at the Oaklawn Event Center, 2705 Central Ave.
UA Little Rock awarded grant for cybersecurity program aimed at students
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a $561,000 grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program at the National Security Agency
Arkansas Razorbacks taking on UCA Bears at Simmons Bank Arena
The Arkansas Razorbacks face off against the UCA Bears at Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday, December 14 at 3 p.m.
Game and Fish, Nativ partner on retro-logo apparel
Reid said the late George Purvis, longtime Game and Fish information chief, created the retro logo in the late 1960s. It depicts an outline of Arkansas with a white-tailed deer, an eastern wild turkey and a largemouth bass.
What you should know about early voting in Arkansas
In most counties, the county clerk's office is where early voting is held. Early voting is available between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a .m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Voters will be able to update name or address at the early voting site.