We talk with Charles Stewart, who worked his way up the corporate chain at Regions Financial Corp. to become the first Black banking executive in Arkansas, helped integrate women and other minorities into the workforce during his tenure on the Arkansas State Police Commission, put his efforts toward ending hunger and poverty at Heifer International and now serves as CEO and co-founder of the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame.

Arkansas state trooper Mitch Smothers has resigned after being arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a minor following a single-vehicle accident Thursday night.

Imagine how you’ll feel if we get 91,703 signatures for the Arkansas Abortion Amendment, just one name shy of what's required to make the ballot. Don't let the missing signature be yours.

Enjoy your weekend.

Could Friday's decision prompt local governments to crack down on people living in tents? Aaron Reddin, founder of The Van and a tireless advocate for Central Arkansas's unsheltered, worries it might. 

Despite a celebratory tweet from Barnett, it's not known yet if the ruling will lead to his early release from prison.

The deadline for turning in signatures is July 5, so time is short to get your John or Joan Hancock on the various petitions.

When a split-second cameo of drag queen Blaze Duvall went missing from a Eureka Springs ad campaign, the community got loud — and city official Chris Clifton resigned.

At least the internet was funny about it. Here are the best tweets we found to distract from an impending sense of doom.

Two old men, one curdled and one rancid, argued Thursday night. Here's the post-mortem + liveblog on the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Not one but two pieces of public art are going up in the 1200 block of South Main.

“A cathartic girls trip to the desert turns deadly when demon-worshipping incels discover their secluded house and decide to make these girls their sacrifice,” reads the film's log line.

“Broiler,” the latest book by Pope County writer Eli Cranor, entangles two couples whose lives orbit a chicken plant in Northwest Arkansas. Combining elements of expose journalism with conventions of tension and suspense, the novel sets in motion a chain reaction plot that rapidly moves through ransom demands, thefts and hostage-taking.

Kresse, a native of North Little Rock who clocked many an hour playing basketball at the facility as a boy, started on the mural in May 2023, around the time the club celebrated its 100th year in operation.

Simultaneously straightforward and opaque, Little Rock native Jeff Nichols' sixth feature-length film is more portrait than epic.

The EP, which was recorded by Jason Weinheimer of Fellowship Hall Sound and mixed by North Carolina producer Alex Farrar, comes out on Aug. 5.

The two Little Rock institutions will be joined by Chicago's REZN and Portland's The Keening.

Among a very strong cast, standout performances include Madeleine Barker as the independent and resolute Elizabeth Bennet, and Alanna Hamill Newton as the comically determined and semi-delirious Mrs. Bennet, who often stole the scene with her shrieking efforts to save the family from impending poverty.

Fayetteville artist Jason Jones painted the murals, which depict Natural State flora and fauna.

"Rope," "The Princess Bride" and "Sharknado" are also among the July lineup.

Some chefs use recipes; Big Chef Taylor talks to God.

Mexican restaurant Mojitos & Margaritas Grill & Bar has closed its location in North Little Rock’s Lakewood Village Shopping Center, and Rivera Italian Restaurant – which is currently operating on McCain Boulevard — will be taking its place. 

Arthur's Prime Steakhouse, Saracen Casino Resort's Red Oak Steakhouse, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Table 28 and Wilson Cafe are first-time winners in Wine Spectator magazine's annual awards.

GiGi’s Lounge, the new entertainment venue taking over the former South on Main/Juanita’s space at 1304 S. Main St. in SoMa, will celebrate its grand opening Friday, June 28.

Kream Kastle Drive Inn, the legendary walk-up diner that has been serving up burgers, ice cream and fried pickles to Ten Mile Creek swimmers and Highway 70 commuters between Hot Springs and Benton for decades, will reopen on Wednesday. 

Arkansas barbecue chain Blue Ember Smokehouse opened its new West Little Rock location Wednesday morning at 1020 Rahling Road.

42 bar and table, the Clinton Presidential Center’s onsite restaurant, announced last week on social media that it has suspended its dinner service as of June 13 to fill the need for special event bookings.  

Westrock Coffee held the grand opening last week for its new 570,000-square-foot $315 million manufacturing facility in Conway. 

Kream Kastle Drive Inn's legions of fans are getting some good news this week after Kevin Shalin of The Mighty Rib blog reported on Wednesday that the longstanding walk-up diner on U.S. Highway 70 is making a comeback.

Four Arkansas Red Lobster locations could be facing closures following the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing last month.