Mackenzie Financial Boosts Stake in Bank OZK
Investment firm increases ownership in regional bank by over 39%
Arkansas Basketball Great Darius Acuff Earns Praise from Legends
Pro Locksmith in Little Rock Expands Key Duplication and Emergency Services
Lifestyle
Arkansas Parish Launches 'Massports' Program to Boost Mass Attendance During Lent
Children at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church receive stickers for attending Mass each week.

Arkansas Advocates Call for Affordable Child Care, Flexible Work Schedules
Experts highlight challenges facing working mothers and families, urge state and employer action to address barriers
Southern Arkansas University Receives $4.5 Million Gift from Windgate Foundation
Transformational donation establishes the Windgate Scholars Program Scholarship Endowment
Crime
Arkansas Trooper Uses PIT Maneuver on SUV Rushing Child to Hospital
Dashcam video shows trooper stopping vehicle despite medical emergency

Little Rock Police Investigate Friday Shooting Death
Authorities respond to call at MacArthur Park location.
Arkansas Father Rushing Sick Child to Hospital Avoids Charges After Officer PIT Maneuver
Incident sparks debate over police pursuit tactics and emergency response protocols
Politics
Sanders, Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk Announce Club America Partnership for Arkansas Schools
New program aims to encourage civic engagement and leadership among students while promoting American founding ideals.

Arkansas Governor Awards Medal of Freedom Posthumously
Chief Petty Officer Adam Brown, a Navy SEAL killed in action, honored for courage and sacrifice
Arkansas Court Rules Against Little Rock City Director in Lawsuit
Ken Richardson's lawsuit over 2019 arrest was reversed by the state appeals court.
Weather
Severe Storms Batter Midwest, Death Toll Reaches 8
Tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds continue to impact Texas, Oklahoma, and Michigan

Forecasters Monitoring Potential for Severe Weather Friday
Scattered rain chances remain throughout the day, with stronger storms expected farther south near Little Rock.
Little Rock Forecast Calls for Mild Spring Weather
10-day outlook shows average temperatures and low precipitation chances for Arkansas capital.
Sports
Arkansas State Scores Nine Runs in Ninth to Defeat Little Rock
Red Wolves rally late to secure victory at Gary Hogan Field

Little Rock Announces Leadership Change in Men's Basketball
Head Coach Darrell Walker will not return for the 2026-27 season after 8 years with the Trojans.
Little Rock Christian, Rogers Advance in 5A State Tournament
Teams overcome foul trouble to win opening round games