Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter issues call for more foster families

The more-than-30-year-old nonprofit agency, the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, has welcomed more than 13,000 children since its establishment, with a mission to be a safe haven for children who have experienced trauma. “And that is children from …

Arkansas Postcard Past: Slatington (Montgomery County) in 1912

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Slatington (Montgomery County), 1912: “A glimpse of our Christmas scenery.” The aftermath of an ice storm can be seen with a child posed amid the ice-covered trees. The …

Sales tax revenue up more than 4% in Northwest Arkansas cities

Sales tax revenue totaled more than $67.3 million for the first seven months of reports in 2025 for Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale, up 4.03% compared with the same period in 2024. Three of the four cities showed monthly gains in their …

Heavy Rain Provides Relief Amid Heat Wave in Southeast Arkansas

White County’s Ferren named Arkansas Governor’s Award winner at state 4-H O-Rama

Ellie Ferren of White County, center, is the 2025 recipient of the Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award, the highest honor given by the youth development program. She received the honor on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by …

Arkansas Soybean College set for July 30

From disease identification to spray drones, the 2025 Arkansas Soybean College will cover every facet of soybean production for producers, consultants and industry professionals. The event, hosted every three years by the University of Arkansas System …

Entergy Arkansas helps customers save money and stay cool with Bill Toolkit

LITTLE ROCK — Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with bill management tools and resources. The company’s online …

Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson share golf date in Arkansas

The rap superstar said on social media she was in the area for business meetings. ROGERS, Ark. — Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion and NBA champion Klay Thompson were spotted in Rogers, Arkansas, this week playing a round of golf. Megan posted a …

Rural health program launches to serve Arkansas and nearby states

Kansas City University is launching a program to fast-track rural students into osteopathic or dental careers. ARKANSAS, USA — Kansas City University (KCU) is launching a new Rural Health Scholars program designed to fast-track students from rural, …

Arkansas Historic Preservation Program announces application period for grants

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has announced the opening dates for the County Courthouse Grant and Historic Preservation Grant application period. AHPP will begin accepting letters of intent …