North Little Rock School District instructs staff to hide books with LGBTQ+ content from reading platform

North Little Rock School District officials on Tuesday instructed the district's staff to remove dozens of books containing LGBTQ+ material from its digital reading platform, according to a leaked memo reviewed by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette....

Bartender confidential: A scene report from an anonymous Little Rock bartender

Over the years, the Arkansas Times has published several “Little Rock Confidential” cover stories, giving people in various industries the opportunity to dish about their jobs anonymously in exchange for candor. We thought this transparent...

Arkansas PBS Leading Mister Rogers’ Sweater Drive in State

Arkansas PBS and 60 organizations across the state have partnered for the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive as a tribute to Fred Rogers and his example of being a caring neighbor. The drive will be held Nov. 3 through Nov. 30. “Fred Rogers...

Ohio lawsuits challenge new detention policies in immigration courts

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Saul Morales Chavez went on vacation with his family and ended up jailed for eight months and counting on civil immigration charges, despite no criminal history and living in the United States for more than 20 years. The U.S....

Franklin County residents accuse Sanders of violating state electioneering law

A report filed with Little Rock police Monday claims Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders violated state election law while answering questions from reporters outside a voting precinct during the run-up to last year's presidential election. In response,...

Arkansas Razorbacks and Cincinnati Bearcats unite for mental health awareness game

“What if you saved just one life because of this environment?” asked Razorback Coach John Calipari. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Razorbacks will host the Cincinnati Bearcats tonight in the second annual CareSource Invitational exhibition at...

Take a bee’s-eye tour of Little Rock gardens

The practice of beekeeping dates back to prehistoric times, when homo sapiens foraged for wild honey. Since then, the art of apiology has evolved, and become a building block of global agricultural production. As bee populations face unprecedented...

Arkansas Has Passed 63 Laws Saving Babies From Abortion

From 2011 to 2025, the Arkansas Legislature passed at least 63 measures protecting and upholding the sanctity of innocent human life from conception until natural death. Some of those good laws have been challenged in court or amended through...

Arkansas colleges see credentials climb for second year

BEEBE -- Arkansas colleges and universities reported solid gains in both credentials awarded and the number of students receiving those credentials for a second-consecutive year. In academic year 2025 -- which concluded June 30 -- they awarded...

North Little Rock School District tells teachers to hide LGBTQ+ books

Elementary students in the North Little Rock School District no longer have access to some digital books with LGBTQ+ themes and characters, after the district got a complaint that the content was inappropriate. The district’s decision to cut...

Housing authority official criticizes Little Rock city directors directly for rejecting her reappointment

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Karen Buchanan, the vice chair of the Little Rock housing authority's board of commissioners, blasted members of the Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday for...

Board OKs financing plans for South Arkansas College, University of Central Arkansas

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BEEBE -- The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved financing plans Friday for South Arkansas College to construct a residence hall, and for the...

Crashes on Arkansas roads kill 3 people, hurt a 4th, police say

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Three people were killed and one injured in three vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads on Wednesday and Friday, according to preliminary police reports. On...

Arkansas History for October 24: President visits Prescott

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 24, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and...

Community Briefs Oct. 29

Johnson Day set Nov. 1 John H. Johnson Day will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at the John H. Johnson Cultural and Educational Museum in Arkansas City. The late Johnson was at native of Arkansas City and publisher of Johnson...

Yukon barbershopper elected to district board

Lester Claravall sings his way to the top Yukon barbershopper Lester Claravall, who sings with the bass section of Vocal Sounds of Oklahoma’s Oklahoma City chapter, was recently tapped by the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS)’s Southwestern...

Immigrant doctors vital to US rural care amid visa fee debate

Source: Reuters Dr Mahesh Anantha is one of the few interventional cardiologists for miles around Arkansas’s Batesville area, a rural pocket of the US. Surrounded by farmland and a smattering of small industries and banks, the pastoral town with a...

Arkansas childcare centers struggle as funding cuts threaten closures and staff layoffs

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — The early childhood crisis in Arkansas rages on, and childcare centers are speaking out. This all comes after the Arkansas Department of Education cut the reimbursement rates for providers that serve low-income families in...

Southern SARE producer grants available to support sustainable agriculture

PINE BLUFF — Farmers and ranchers have until Dec. 5 to apply for the Producer Grant Program, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The initiative is part of the Southern...

8 Unassuming Restaurants To Add To Your Arkansas Dining Bucket List

Bucket lists are pretty great, but nothing is better than a bucket list that combines flavor and hometown atmosphere. The 11 restaurants on this list aren’t big chains. In fact, most of them don’t come close to the word "big" except when it comes...