Strum for a cause: Guitar Wars rocks Arkansas with music and community spirit

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Get ready to strum your heart out at Guitar Wars, Arkansas' premier amateur guitar competition. In partnership with the Central Arkansas Library System, this event is dedicated to raising funds for underserved youth across …

Kristi Putnam leaves Arkansas DHS, highlights mental and maternal health accomplishments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — July 25 marked the final day on the job for Kristi Putnam as head of the Arkansas Department of Human Services. She's stepped down to return home to Kentucky. Appointed by Governor Sanders in early 2023, Kristi Putnam has …

Central Arkansas Library System to reopen Main Library after year-long renovations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) will be reopening their Main Library on September 20 after undergoing renovations over the past year in a mission to turn the downtown landmark into a modern and expanded community hub. As a …

Conway's safer and cheaper roundabouts inspiring other Arkansas cities to follow

CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) — Conway has become a leader in the state for its use of roundabouts, boasting 36 of them over the past 20 years. City and transportation officials assert that these traffic circles are not only safer but also more cost-effective than …

Arkansas Senator Introduces Bill to Grant FMLA Leave to Parents Facing Pregnancy Loss

WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier in July, Sen. Tom Cotton introduced legislation that would amend elements of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in order to extend benefits to women who unexpectedly lose their children during their pregnancy. On July 23rd, the …

Seaman star Ryin Miller announces commitment to Arkansas T&F

Local influencers help northwest Arkansas small businesses thrive

It’s an early morning at the Hail Fellow Well Met in Johnson, meeting the influencer behind a northwest Arkansas lifestyle Instagram account. Maria Lanning: "I'm Maria Lanning and I run The Good Life NWA on Instagram. My account is meant to …

The Arkansas Newswrap: July 25, 2025

A brand-new medical school welcomes its first students in Northwest Arkansas. A unique display of theatrical prowess is entering its third year in central Arkansas. And, Arkansas State University’s Delta Symposium puts the spotlight on monsters, cryptids, …

58 single parents in NE Arkansas awarded scholarships to pursue degrees

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has awarded 58 scholarships to single parents across Northeast Arkansas. Recipients are from Craighead, Clay, Greene, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, and Randolph Counties. The flexible scholarship—worth up to $ …

US Department of Labor awards $1M to support employment, assistance, for Arkansas residents affected by severe storms, ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $1 million in grant funding to Arkansas for cleanup and recovery activities after severe storms caused extensive damage and flooding in April.  Between April 2-22, 2025, a strong …