Arkansas has joined 48 state financial agencies in a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers after regulators found thousands of borrowers were improperly charged for insurance despite already having active…
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Arkansas Officials Warn AI Voice-Cloning Scams Can Impersonate Family Members
Arkansas officials are warning consumers about a high-tech twist on a familiar scam: criminals using artificial intelligence to impersonate family members and pressure victims into quickly sending money. The technology can allow scammers to imitate…
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Arkansas Oil and Gas Royalty Law; Local Leaders Call Ruling Major Win for Mineral Owners
MORRILTON, Ark. — Local officials gathered for a press conference Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Conway County Courthouse to discuss a federal appeals court ruling reinstating Arkansas’ oil and gas royalty law and what…
Study: Local Radio Remains One of America’s Most Powerful Advertising Platforms, Reaching More Than 90% of Adults Each Month
Local Radio Continues to Build Trust, Reach Millions and Deliver Results for Businesses Businesses searching for affordable and effective ways to reach customers continue to find success with one of America’s oldest — and most…
Black Rock Man Arrested on Felony Sexual Solicitation of a Minor Charge; Investigation Continues
A Black Rock, Arkansas man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into allegations involving a juvenile, according to investigators. Caleb Elgin Jackson, 25, of Black Rock, was arrested July 25,…
Zoo to Close July 26 Through August 1 to Protect Animals, Staff and Guests; Plans to Reopen August 2
The Little Rock Zoo will temporarily close for one week as dangerously hot temperatures are expected to impact central Arkansas, with zoo officials citing the safety and well-being of animals, employees and visitors as the…
Arkansas Opens Up to $20 Million in FEMA Flood Mitigation Grants for Communities
Arkansas cities, towns, and counties have an opportunity to secure a share of up to $20 million in federal funding aimed at reducing flood risks across the state. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced it…
Arkansas Sets Tourism Record with 54.3 Million Visitors and $10.2 Billion in Spending in 2025
Arkansas welcomed 54.3 million visitors in 2025, setting a new all-time tourism record and generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending, according to the state’s 2025 Economic Impact Report released Thursday by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.…
Batesville Firefighters Make Sweet Stop at Kids’ Lemonade Stand on Hot Summer Day
A routine trip back from an emergency call turned into a memorable community moment this week when members of the Batesville Fire Department stopped to support a neighborhood lemonade stand. The department shared on social…
Arkansas Reports 10 Cases of Explosive Diarrhea (Cyclosporiasis in 2026); Health Officials Urge Safe Food Handling
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed 10 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far in 2026, prompting health officials to remind Arkansans about the importance of proper food handling and produce preparation.…
