Arkansas Postcard Past: Little Rock in 1911

Little Rock, 1911: When the city won the right to host the annual United Confederate Veterans Reunion they expected 6,000 old soldiers to be in attendance, but results doubled at 12,000. To house so many, Camp Shaver was set up in what is now MacArthur …

Explore Northwest Arkansas events July 11 to July 13 | Weekend Guide

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — From live concerts under the stars to farmers markets full of local flavor, the 5NEWS Weekend Guide is your go-to list for events happening across Northwest Arkansas. There’s something happening in nearly every corner between July 11 and …

Arkansas State to participate in Sun Belt Media Days July 22 in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Sun Belt Conference Media Days will be held on Tuesday, July 22, and Wednesday, July 23, in New Orleans. Snarks State head coach Butch Jones along with quarterback Jaylen Raynor and defensive back Brandon Barnes will represent the …

WATCH: John Calipari gives Arkansas basketball summer updates

July 9, 2025 at 10:21 p.m. Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari speaks to reporters, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, following a summer workout at the Marsha and Marty Martin Family Basketball Performance Center in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/NWA Democrat- …

Volunteers harvest corn to fight hunger in Northeast Arkansas

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partnered with Cliff Carter Farms in Marmaduke to produce a crop of sweet corn that was harvested for families in need. “We've never had somebody actually intentionally grow for us,” said Rebecca Hendrix, the chief …

Arkansas State signs top high school guard Royal Smith for 2025-26 season

Arkansas State men’s basketball has added a new standout to its 2025-26 roster. Head coach Ryan Pannone announced Wednesday that high school standout Royal Smith has committed to the Red Wolves. Smith, a 6-foot-4 guard from Parkland, Florida, joins the …

Puppets take center stage in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is set to enchant audiences with a unique rendition of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," featuring a delightful twist: puppets. Josh Rice and Madeline Dauer, the creative minds behind …

Arkansas' Autism Task Force seeks support through legislature

Autism diagnoses are rising fast—up 175% nationwide since 2011—and Arkansas is working to keep pace. The state’s Autism Task Force, first established in 2007, is gaining renewed urgency as families, educators, and lawmakers seek better ways to navigate …

Carthage receiver commits to play at University of Arkansas

CARTHAGE, Texas — Another Carthage Bulldog has announced where he will be playing football at the next level.  Keymian Henderson Jr., the class of 2026 three-star receiver, had been weighing his options between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas …

Calipari shifts approach for Year 2 at Arkansas