Maps show which Arkansas counties have the most excessive drinkers, per new report

(NEXSTAR) — Though some generations of Americans are drinking less than those before them, it is still estimated that one in six adults are binge drinkers, per a newly-released annual report. In some states and counties, data shows an even larger portion …

Arkansas house committee advances bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage in Arkansas from 60 days to one year has been passed out of a house committee. The proposed extension comes despite opposition from Governor Sanders, who signed the Healthy Moms, …

Measles surge in US: Arkansas urges vaccination despite no local cases yet

As measles cases rise across the United States, Arkansas has reported no infections. However, a local doctor still urges vaccinations. ARKANSAS, USA — Measles cases are surging across the United States, and many have questions on how to protect themselves …

Arvest Bank receives Gender Equity Award from Women’s Federation of Arkansas

Arvest Bank is the 2025 recipient of the Olivia Farrell Gender Equity Leadership Award presented by the Women’s Federation of Arkansas. The award recognizes companies that have made significant strides in gender equity, from leadership representation to …

Arkansas State Police investigating officer-involved shooting on Baseline Road

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Law Enforcement is currently working a shooting that took place earlier on Baseline Road near the 8000 block. Little Rock Police is currently redirecting traffic in the area, as they are investigating the incident. Witnesses say …

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith launches financial aid program to cover remainder of tuition for federal, state aid ...

FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has created a program to help break down financial barriers in education. The UAFS Tuition and Mandatory Fee Guarantee is a "last-dollar" scholarship program that ensures tuition and …

The annual à la carte event with Arkansas Children's Hospital

New coach Kelsi Musick promises to bring 'high-octane' offense to Arkansas women's basketball

FAYETTEVILLE — Kelsi Musick began her stint as the Arkansas women’s basketball coach with a simple promise. “I run a high-octane offense, so the one other thing that we love to do is put points on the board,” she said. “We’re not going to play slow, we’re …

John Calipari embraces underdog role on Arkansas NCAA Tournament run

Arkansas first-year coach John Calipari is no stranger to high pressure, but in many ways the pressure is on his opponents in the NCAA Tournament as they face a Razorbacks team that holds a No. 10 seed and underwhelmed for much of the regular season. After …

McDonald’s of Thayer provided breakfast to North Arkansas Electric Co-Op linemen as they worked to restore the community ...