Arkansas mom shares heartfelt plea for empathy amid SNAP uncertainty

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — An Arkansas mother has taken to Facebook to voice her concerns about the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. Anna McDermott shared her personal struggles, highlighting the financial burden...

Arkansas warns parents about illegal THC products that look like Halloween candy

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning parents to carefully inspect their children’s Halloween candy for illegal THC products that could be mistaken for regular treats. The department has seized...

South Arkansas bankruptcies by county through October 28

South Arkansas bankruptcies listed by county for the week ended Tuesday, October 28, 2025, according to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Lafayette Wanda Diane Morehead, 437 N. Main St, Buckner; Chapter 13;...

Arkansas Postcard Past: Nashville, circa 1910

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Nashville, circa 1910: The converted boxcar served the business of the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf Railroad. The railroad was incorporated in 1906 to carry...

Arkansas leaders urge action as SNAP benefits are set to end amid federal shutdown

ABNER. >> YEAH. WELL, FOOD BANK LEADERS SAY THAT THEY ARE EXPECTING TO SEE MORE PEOPLE ASKING FOR HELP THIS WEEK. TODAY, REPUBLICAN STATE REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS GATHERED HERE FOR A DONATION EVENT. WHILE DEMOCRATS SAY IT’S PROOF THAT POLITICS DON’T...

Not Texas or Arkansas, Americans are flocking to THIS retiree state, and the reason is surprising

For many Americans, choosing where to live is no longer just about space or proximity to work, it is about lifestyle. A new report from moveBuddha indicates that Americans are continuing to head toward the Sun Belt states, trading “square footage...

<![CDATA[How PBMs Legally Challenged Arkansas’ Pharmacy Ownership Law | NCPA 2025]]>

Highlighting further complexities in regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their practices, the recent blocking of Arkansas Act 624 over the summer portrays many legislators’ and independent pharmacy advocates’ failures to see PBM reform...

Arkansas food pantry maps crash amid visitor surge and Microsoft Azure issues

Food banks in Arkansas face tech outages as SNAP funding cliff looms NONPROFITS ARE ALREADY PREPARING FOR THE IMPACTS. WITH SNAP BENEFITS AT RISK, FOOD PANTRIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS SAY THEY'RE ALREADY SEEING AN INCREASE IN PEOPLE LOOKING FOR...

Little Rock liquor distributor sues after 1,185 cases of bourbon vanish in highway robbery

Aged and distilled, then packaged in a distinctive square bottle with a bright red wax seal on the cap, Maker's Mark tends to be visible and hard to make disappear. But someone did just that, absconding with 1,185 cases -- about 7,000 bottles --...

Arkansas Advocate: Report recommends steps to improve child care licensing in Arkansas

Child care worker Marci Then helps her daughter, Mila, 4, put away toys to get ready for circle time at the Little Learners Academy in Smithfield, R.I. A new study highlights the high cost of child care. | Photo by Elaine S. Povich/Stateline By...

Arkansas journalist Olivia Paschal announces book about Walmart and Tyson

Arkansas native writer, journalist and historian (and occasional Arkansas Times contributor) Olivia Paschal will see her extensive reporting on global capitalism in the Ozarks come to fruition with “Something In the Water,” a book she recently...

Arkansas launches initiatives to support struggling small businesses amid economic hurdles

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — From the government shutdown to inflation over the past four years, small businesses have had their fair share of struggles. Now, initiatives are being pushed by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to help...

Arkansas’ Hangover Alan’s Live Music Calendar for November 2025

We hope you enjoy these LIVE music shows going on around Arkansas in November! Saturday, November 1 NOV 1: Caitlin Dickerson at Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack in Little Rock NOV 1: Emily Fenton Birthday Show at White Water Tavern in Little...

Arkansas Blue Cross launches food drive

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - With thousands of Arkansans expected to lose SNAP benefits in the coming days, Arkansas Blue and Blue Shield launched a food drive Wednesday to help fight food insecurity. The Take Good Care Food Drive will run through...

Special Collections Highlights Work of Arkansas Photographer Don House

Don House MC 2709, Box 30, Folder 3 — Old Main, University of Arkansas, undated The University of Arkansas Libraries Special Collections Division is pleased to announce the opening of the Don House Papers, a rich collection documenting the life...

Arkansas Advocate: Panel recommends changes to sustain Arkansas child care during government shutdown

The emergency working group, formed last week by the state Early Childhood Commission, proposed readjusting both child care providers’ reimbursement rates and low-income families’ copayments and eligibility under the School Readiness Assistance...

Arkansas Feels the Pinch: Penny Shortage Is Real, Businesses Being Affected

Talk about a penny for your thoughts. I thought I would never live to see the day that America would experience a penny shortage. Unfortunately, the shortage is all across the United States, including in the state of Arkansas. Goodbye, Lincoln:...

Evolve Bank CEO arrested on child pornography charges

The leadership of Evolve Bank & Trust was thrown into turmoil Thursday after its chief executive, Bob Hartheimer, was arrested in Shelby County on two child pornography-related charges. Authorities listed the 68-year-old executive in the county’s...

Arkansas Attorney General Calls Prediction Markets Unlawful Gambling

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has decided that online prediction markets without a state gaming license are breaking Arkansas law. He gave this official opinion on October 23, 2025, answering State Senator Bryan King‘s question about the...

North Little Rock-based Conveyor Technology debuts AI analysis and monitoring for drum motors

Conveyor Technology on Tuesday announced plans at an industry conference in Chicago to begin production of a new cutting-edge electric drum motor that includes sensor technology. The company said the product, TechRoll, is a significant advancement...