Record cold temperatures are expected across Arkansas tonight as dangerously cold air settles over the region and an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock.…
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Winter Storm Warning Canceled for Arkansas, Extreme Cold Warning Remains in Effect Through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has canceled the Winter Storm Warning for Arkansas as the threat of winter storm precipitation has ended. However, officials caution that dangerous cold conditions remain a serious concern across the state.…
Arkansas State Offices to Close Monday as Winter Storm Impacts Road Conditions
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered all Arkansas state office buildings closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, except for critical operations, due to the ongoing winter storm and its continued impact on road conditions statewide.…
President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Arkansas in Response to Severe Winter Weather
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved Arkansas’ request for an Emergency Declaration to provide Direct Federal Assistance as the state continues responding to severe winter weather that began January…
The Arkansas Department of Transportation Warns of Refreezing Roads as Crews Continue Plowing Across the State
The Arkansas Department of Transportation reports highway crews have been actively plowing roads throughout the day, but officials warn that wet pavement combined with dropping temperatures could quickly lead to refreezing and dangerous travel conditions.…
Photos Emerge of Arkansas State Capitol Building Blanketed With Snow
Snow-covered grounds at the Arkansas State Capitol offered a striking reminder of the winter storm impacting much of the state early this morning. State officials are urging residents to use extreme caution and avoid unnecessary…
Warming Centers Open Across Arkansas as Extreme Cold Impacts the Region
As dangerously cold temperatures move into the region, multiple warming centers and emergency shelters are opening across Central and North Central Arkansas to help protect residents from freezing conditions. A warming center is a temporary…
Arkansas Power Companies Stage Crews as Winter Storm Brings Risk of Outages
Power companies across Arkansas say utility crews are staged and ready to respond as extreme winter weather and below-freezing temperatures move across the state, increasing the potential for power outages. Photo courtesy of Arrow’s Cafe…
Arkansas State Police Trooper Terminated After Conducting Tactical Vehicle Intervention Move on Wrong Vehicle During Pursuit
An Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper has been terminated after mistakenly conducting a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on an innocent motorist during a pursuit on Interstate 630 in Little Rock. Arkansas State Police officials confirmed…
Governor Sanders Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Winter Weather, Allocates $250,000 for Response
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency in advance of severe winter weather expected to impact Arkansas on or about January 23, 2026, citing potential dangers to public safety, infrastructure, and essential…
