Arkansas food pantries brace for surge as shutdown threatens SNAP and workers furloughed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As the federal government shutdown lingers, the possibility of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits being depleted is becoming more real. The White House says if the shutdown goes on for an extended...

Arkansas gets to learn the hard way that votes have consequences

This song is getting old. Two weeks ago, the Arkansas Department of Education told child care providers their funding was being cut. Why? Because the federal Child Care Development Block Grant—slashed by President Donald Trump, who carried...

Arkansas Advocate: Google, state and local officials mark start of $4 billion AI data center in West Memphis

WEST MEMPHIS — Internet giant Google officially announced the first phase of its West Memphis cloud and artificial intelligence data center project Thursday in what officials called one of the largest economic investments ever in Arkansas. West...

Greek Food Festival returns to Little Rock after multi-year hiatus

After a multi-year hiatus, the International Greek Food Festival is back this weekend, serving up all the classic Greek foods and family fun. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The International Greek Food Festival is back in Little Rock after a multi-year...

Arkansas basketball Primetime at the Palace live updates

FAYETTEVILLE — There's no shortage of buzz surrounding this year's Arkansas basketball team, and fans will get a first look of John Calipari's second roster on Friday, Oct. 3. The Razorbacks are hosting 'Primetime at the Palace' tonight. It's the...

Arkansas doctor who had license revoked after allegedly having sex with staff files for reinstatement

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. - An Arkansas doctor who had his license revoked after allegedly having sex with a staff member in front of other people has filed a petition to have his medical license reinstated. Dr. David Diffine had his license revoked in...

Arkansas man sentenced to 10 years, life without parole after wife's death

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A man from St. Joe, Arkansas, has been sentenced to life without parole plus 10 years in prison in connection with the death of his wife. The Arkansas State Police reported that 76-year-old Jeffery Stansbery pleaded guilty in...

Little Rock School District prioritizes school lunches amid government shutdown

The Little Rock School District said that despite the government shutdown, its priority remains the same — ensuring every child has access to clean, healthy meals. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Shutdowns reveal unexpected ways we interact with the federal...

Arkansas State Crime Laboratory Announces Recruitment of Two Associate Medical Examiners

By Bren Yocom LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) is proud to announce the successful recruitment of two highly accomplished physicians who will join the Medical Examiner Section as Associate Medical Examiners in July...

Arkansas medical board votes to impose sanctions on Russellville weight-loss clinic doctor

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. A state board unanimously voted Thursday to enact disciplinary sanctions on a Russellville physician after finding he had improperly delegated...

Arkansas State announces area students graduating at Summer 2025 commencement

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Summer Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 41 states and territories, and 19...

Arkansas State Crime Lab recruits top forensic pathologists

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) recently announced the successful recruitment of two accomplished physicians who will join the Medical Examiner Section as Associate Medical Examiners in July 2026: Dr. Lance Van Truong and...

Arkansas program offers free breast cancer screenings in October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program coordinates efforts with a statewide network of providers to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up services. Nearly 400...

USDA Issues Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Meals Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat meals that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The alert comes as part of an ongoing investigation...

Arkansas State Crime Laboratory recruits 2 new associate medical examiners

The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) has announced the recruitment of two highly accomplished physicians, Dr. Lance Van Truong and Dr. Jusmita Saifullan, who will join the Medical Examiner Section as Associate Medical Examiners in July 2026....

Little Rock Weekend Guide: Oct. 2-5

Neighborhood festivals, grand openings, mountains of baklava — it’s all on the menu and so much more this jam-packed weekend. Let’s get into it. Thursday, Oct. 2 A Day of Hope at City Center // Hosted by the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship...

Extension EFNEP program expanding to provide nutrition education to more Arkansans

LITTLE ROCK — The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, offered by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, will soon be available in more Arkansas counties, empowering families with limited...

HealthCARE Express and Harvest Regional Food Bank Launch Canned Food Drive...

This October, HealthCARE Express is turning its clinics into collection points for kindness. From now until October 31, all Texarkana-area HealthCARE Express locations will host a canned food drive to help fight hunger and support local families...

Mississippi declares public health emergency over surging infant deaths

A week-old baby lies in a neonatal intensive care unit bay at the Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. [AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley]The Mississippi State Health Department declared a public health emergency in August following a...

Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue to send most animals to Arkansas

Big Cat Rescue, the Citrus Park sanctuary that became internationally famous as part of Netflix’s “Tiger King” documentary series, will send most of the animals in its care to an Arkansas refuge, its proprietors announced March 27. A few will live...