A kind word for Governor Hutchinson amid continuing grim news about the virus.

More belligerent demagoguery from Republicans like Leslie Rutledge.

The COVID numbers show serious consequences, if somewhat fewer cases

Governor welcomes them.

Suspect faces two counts of capital murder.

A mayor who promised to unite Little Rock faces deeper divisions than ever, from taxes to the police chief.

Chief tossed from court but lawyer says he is not through.

Carpenter Medical Group will have seven more months to complete its medical marijuana cultivation facility after state regulators granted an extension to the Southeast Arkansas cultivator that had recently abandoned its license.

Little Rock politics and virus politics are the news today.

Sales tax election propels car dealer into the race

The Shadow Transmission, a local podcast, is releasing "Out From the Cold" a digital compilation featuring 17 music artists from Arkansas. One hundred percent of all profits from the project will go to homeless outreach nonprofit The Van.

New exhibits up at UA Little Rock and Hendrix College, a free livestream from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra in the Dunbar neighborhood and more.

Rickie Lee “Ricochet” Reynolds, 73, guitarist and “The Wizard of Oak” in the band Black Oak Arkansas, died of kidney failure and cardiac arrest on Sept. 4, 2021, while being treated for COVID-19.

Ahead of her debut album release on Friday, West Memphis native Yebba gets an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. 

The West Memphis native's much-anticipated debut album drops Friday.

We brought together two of the state’s chief metal-leaning movers — Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation and Brett Campbell of Pallbearer — and asked them to interview each other ahead of their respective appearances at the Mutants of the Monster Festival, a three-day heavy music fest held at Vino’s and the historic Dreamland Ballroom.

Thirty-two releases from Arkansas-connected musicians that caught our ears thus far this year.

Having already rented a space for a property business, McAnally and her boyfriend Brandon converted her office into Retro Rose, a vinyl record store in Benton. 

Plus, soprano Keely Futterer gives a recital in North Little Rock, gongs and singing bowls from Embassy of Sound, a free concert from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, The Quebe Sisters perform at Hot Springs Village's Woodlands Auditorium and more.

The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau revives its annual series of free outdoor concerts in September, with performances from Genine LaTrice Perez, Rodney Block, Tonya Leeks and more.

If drinking wine amongst the wildlife at the Little Rock Zoo is on your bucket list, this weekend's your chance. And the online auction, which includes a trip to Costa Rica, a Game of Thrones tour and a mystifying variety of surgical equipment, is not to be missed.

Natural State Beer Company, a microbrewery and taproom located in Rogers, was recently awarded a gold medal at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival, the world's largest commercial beer competition.

For the remainder of the week, Fox Trail Distillery in Rogers will be celebrating Negroni Week by riffing on the classic cocktail. A dollar will be donated to Little Free Library for every Negroni sold.

The Arkansas Times' hit parade of events continues. If you liked our Margarita Festival, got buzzed at Pig & Swig and plan to do it up big at this Thursday's Tacos & Tequila — or you've missed out and are looking to correct the error of your ways — we've got an event for you: Bloodies, Bubbles & Brunch is slated for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock.

South Main will be closed off to traffic between 13th and 15th streets on Sat. Oct. 9 from 4-8 p.m. for Blue Jeans & Bubbly, an inaugural event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas.

Ciao Baci unveiled its fall menu yesterday. We plan on stopping by on a brisk night to sit outdoors and partake of the smoked beef brisket chili.

Classic reactions from Arkansans who came together in woo pig sooie-like fashion to reveal what really fills our red party cups, Sonic cups and koozies on game day.

It’s a match made in late-summer heaven.

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church is hosting its annual shrimp boil to benefit the non-profit St. Francis House on Saturday, October 9 between 4-7 p.m. Tickets for the drive-through event are available now and include single dinners or a family pack for four.

North Little Rock is hosting the inaugural Pulaski County Fair at Riverfront Park on the north side of the Arkansas River, Sept. 29-Oct. 3.