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WATCH: Mike Neighbors recaps 71-60 overtime win over Little Rock

The Arkansas women’s basketball team took down Little Rock 71-60 in overtime on Monday night. Izzy Higginbottom led the Hogs with 24 points with six

SPONSORED: 8 Things to Know Before Shopping Holiday House 2024

Thousands of shoppers visit Holiday House every year to kick off the shopping season with merchants from Arkansas and around the country. For more than 30 years, shoppers from all over the state have helped the Junior League of Little Rock raise more than ...

7 Points (10/28): Winners from Friday, postseason football matchups ahead, a look at tonight's volleyball

Seven Points with a look the winners from Friday night, the postseason matchups for KMAland Iowa and Nebraska schools in the state playoffs, a preview of tonight’s regional volleyball action

Zone 4 contest pits veteran LRSD board member against business-minded father of 3

Eugene Krupitsky and Tony Rose, the two angling for the seat being vacated by Leigh Ann Wilson, are in a contest to represent a swath of West Little Rock for a 5-year term.

UAPB celebrates homecoming night with a win

Mekhi Hagens threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others, leading Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 35-21 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.The Lions

Little Rock Nine’s Thelma Mothershed Wair remembered for her courage, warmth

Friends and family of Thelma Mothershed Wair said their final goodbyes Saturday to the Little Rock Nine member at a memorial service at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

ENTERTAINMENT: Top of the Rock Chorus to compete at 76th convention

The absurdity and seriousness of preteen competitive dance is on display as Actors Theatre of Little Rock stages "Dance Nation" 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and Nov. 6-9 and 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church.

AGFC Advisory Council increases connection with avid outdoorsmen and women

Director Austin Booth has initiated the second Arkansas Game and Fish Advisory Council, a project he envisioned to more broadly connect the agency with the

Man, 28, arrested after teen’s fatal shooting Thursday near North Little Rock

Pulaski County deputies on Friday arrested a North Little Rock man on a capital murder charge related to a Thursday evening shooting that left an 18-year-old dead, a sheriff's office news release states.

Jelly Roll Named First Headliner of 2025 Carolina Country Music Festival

Jelly Roll has been named as the first headliner of Myrtle Beach's Carolina Country Music Festival, kicking off in June 2025.

North Little Rock man sentenced to 20 years for running over and killing man in 2022

A 27-year-old North Little Rock man who ran down a man he claimed had tried to shoot him before has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with no parole.

UPDATED: Democrats’ campaign signs flattened by vendor for Republican Rep. Keith Brooks

One of the men captured on video removing Democrats’ signs is Kerry Murphy. State campaign finance filings show Kerry Murphy Promotions was paid $787.71 by Brooks’ campaign last month. The filing lists the purpose of the expenditure as “campaign signs.” In August, Brooks paid Kerry Murphy Promotions $1,260.77 for “signs.”

Arkansas Advocate: Federal judge delays decision in ‘indoctrination’ lawsuit

A federal judge on Wednesday heard arguments but did not rule on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges a section of the LEARNS Act prohibiting “indoctrination” in schools

US changes to religious worker visas could affect priests ministering in Arkansas, other dioceses

Unexpected changes in the federal government's allocation of EB-4 visas could negatively impact six priests from other countries serving the Diocese of Little Rock. Two types of visas are available to religious workers from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Little Rock Weekend Guide: Oct. 24-27

Día de Muertos Celebration at the Little Rock Zoo // This local institution is getting the Day of the Dead festivities started early with a day of live music, dance performances, face painting, crafting and an ofrenda honoring lost pets. Zoo hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Learn more here.

Who let the dogs in? Pups take center stage at Central Arkansas businesses

Dogs make everything better, even shopping. Here are some of the terrific pups waiting for your attention at local businesses.

Bryant looking to finish

For as good as Bryant's boys basketball team was during the 2023-24 season, there was one particular word that several of its standout players constantly spoke about during the Big Miller High School Basketball Media Days on Wednesday at First Security Bank in Little Rock.

Veteran challenges Republican Incumbent in Arkansas House District 67

Republican Rep. Karilyn Brown has served in the legislature since 2015. But a young veteran hopes to challenge her re-election to House District 67.

Arkansas Advocate: Federal judge delays decision in Arkansas “indoctrination” lawsuit

A federal judge on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 heard arguments but did not rule on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges a section of the LEARNS Act prohibiting

To honor an old friend, have to root for LA

When the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, I'm pulling for the Dodgers.

The five best college football games this week: Week Nine edition

Week six and seven delivered some of the best college football we've seen all year.From notable upsets to last-second scores in overtime, i

No ruling yet on LEARNS indoctrination suit, judge says

U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky said he may wait on a decision from a federal appeals court on the injunction that's currently keeping the anti-indoctrination provision from being enforced before he decides on how to proceed with the case as a whole.

RESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: New tenant set for Hillcrest grill; pizzeria taking over former Count Porkula space

Late last week folks saw a banner draping the Count Porkula sign proclaiming the approach of Problem Child -- Pizza, Wine, Wings, Salad.

Can Your Heart Handle the Haunted House?

Spooky season is upon us, and while many people will choose the adrenaline rush a haunted house provides, some people may want to beware and read the caution si

OPINION | REX NELSON: Bentonville’s wow factor

Several times each year, I drive to downtown Little Rock on Sunday night to enjoy dinner with a group of out-of-state visitors. They come to Arkansas for a week, having purchased the trip from the organization Road Scholar.

Tiger beat: Two men plead guilty to federal charges in Conway tiger case

The case involved a law that was enacted after the show "Tiger King" shed new light on private ownership of big cats.

Arkansas leaders take action to safeguard election integrity

Concerns about political integrity exist across the spectrum, but as early voting begins, local and state officials are working to ensure that every vote counts.

UA Little Rock names Cavanaugh to lead School of Criminal Justice

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock named Dr. Michael Cavanaugh Jr., associate professor of criminal justice, as the new director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology,

Jelly Roll Celebrates Sold Out Show by Offering Free Food to Everyone in Little Rock

While stepping away from Twitter, Jelly Roll returned for a short time to offer free food in celebration of his sold-out concert.

How did the Battle for the Golden Boot begin?

The winner of this weekend's LSU-Arkansas battle will bring home one of the most illustrious trophies in all of college football.

AG’s flip-flop on gas company settlement symptom of larger problems

Griffin agreed to a 23% rate increase for Summit Utilities on Monday. By Friday, he'd completely changed his tune.

O’Keefe, Yang nab Overall state titles

O'Keefe shot a 3-under 69 on Thursday and defeated Will Gordon of Hot Springs Lakeside on the first hole of playoff when he sank an 8-foot birdie putt on the 366-yard par-4 first hole to win the High School Overall boys title at Pleasant Valley Country Club

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas hosts community conversation on well-being of Black men, boys

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas held its first of four conversations with the community to discuss the well-being of Black boys and men as part of the Wellness in Black Life

Mitchell Williams: 70 Years of Service

Since its founding 70 years ago, Little Rock’s Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard has been committed to service, a

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.

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