UA Little Rock Receives $25,000 Gift from James and Carol Hendren to Support Enduring Opportunity Scholarship

Justin Bates | October 28, 2025 The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $25,000 gift from James and Carol Hendren to support the university’s Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program. The new fund is named the Carol and...

North Little Rock City Council sets vote on whether Lakehill Shopping Center diners can consume alcohol outdoors

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. North Little Rock is on the verge of establishing its third "entertainment district" since 2020 with a vote Monday night by the City Council. An ordinance...

Arkansas feeling impacts of penny shortage | What to know

A nationwide penny shortage has left many in a pinch. Here's how that has impacted people here in Arkansas. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Everybody knows the saying, "find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck." Well, nowadays, you might...

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...

North Little Rock welcomes new entertainment district, loosens alcohol restrictions

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A strip mall in North Little Rock will soon be considered an entertainment district after the city’s Board of Directors approved the designation for the Lake Hill Center Monday night. The change allows people to...

Arkansas gears up for deer season with a special youth hunt this weekend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As November rolls in, Arkansans are gearing up for deer season, with a special youth hunt kicking off this weekend. Trey Reid from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission shared that over 300,000 Arkansans are expected to...

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...

EverPeak Launches Workers’ Comp in Arkansas

EverPeak Insurance announced the launch of its workers’ compensation solution in Arkansas. “Arkansas is powered by its small business community, and we recognize the critical need for accessible, reliable, and high-quality workers’ compensation...

Arkansas History for October 29: Conway-Crittenden duel

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 29, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and...

Pantera Lithium the latest ex-EV company to go into US antimony. So why doesn’t the market care?

Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights Pantera Lithium (ASX:PFE) has announced it’s the latest Australian company formerly more interested in EV battery metal lithium that’s now moving into the antimony space,...

Three arrested on various charges in Northwest Arkansas

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Rogers Javier Romero, 33, of South B Street in Rogers, was arrested Tuesday in connection with aggravated assault. Romero was being held Wednesday in the Benton...

Man suspected of Baltimore heists caught with cash and gun stolen out of Arkansas

A GPS tracking device led police to a man suspected of committing armed robberies at multiple businesses in Baltimore. The charging documents for Anthony Christopher, 61, show that employees at the 7-Eleven in the 700 block of East 25th Street...

Pax Christi Little Rock marks 35 weeks of peace protests

A steady stream of honks hung in the air Oct. 2 as cars drove down North University Avenue in Little Rock during rush hour. The sounds were not made in annoyance over traffic, but in support of signs like “Pray for peace, work for justice” and...

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated to acquire Cadence Bank

COLUMBUS, OH/ HOUSTON, TX/TUPELO, MS – Huntington Bancshares Incorporated has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cadence Bank, a $53 billion regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Mississippi. With...

Cattle market experts predict beef market will remain steady, even if South American imports increase

While recent headlines suggesting changes in U.S. tariffs on South American beef imports are raising eyebrows and nudging markets, the fundamentals of supply and demand will remain intact for beef producers in Arkansas and elsewhere for the...

North Little Rock City Council designates Lakehill Shopping Center as third entertainment district

The North Little Rock City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night, creating its third entertainment district in five years and the second in the Park Hill area. The ordinance, sponsored by council members Debi Ross and Nathan...

Arkansas Childcare Providers Seek Solutions Before Funding Cuts

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas childcare providers are at a critical juncture as funding cuts loom. Many centers fear closures with new reimbursement rates kicking in on November 1st. In response, a task force, primarily composed of childcare...

Where to Find Food Assistance in Little Rock: Local Resources Helping Families in Need

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As the cost of groceries and basic necessities continues to rise, local organizations across Central Arkansas are stepping up to make sure families don’t go hungry. From full-service food banks to neighborhood pantries and...

Amazon LIT1 in Little Rock extends closure as structural issues prompt longer downtime

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Until November 8, Amazon LIT1 in Little Rock will be closed due to errors stemming from its building structure in an effort to meet the local building code's requirements. Initially, the closure was scheduled for October...

Insomnia Cookies Bringing Late-Night Treats to Downtown Little Rock

Downtown Little Rock is getting a little sweeter this winter. Insomnia Cookies, the cult-favorite bakery known for its warm, gooey, late-night cookies, is opening its first-ever Little Rock location at 417 President Clinton Ave in the River Market...