Thursday nights are local nights at Arkansas TV, and we have a great lineup ahead in May. Hear music from Fayetteville staples The Cate Brothers, then get a bird’s eye view of all four seasons of our state, and then, take a trip to the Arctic Circle as Fayetteville native Adam Riley and Canadian Matty Clarke attempt a feat that has never been done before.
We’re on the homestretch for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! As the countdown to America250 draws closer this May, take a journey to learn more about inspiring movements, people, and animals from U.S. history, such as the women’s suffrage movement, W.E.B. Du Bois and Seabiscuit. Round out your month with the annual National Memorial Day concert and brush up on your American Revolution history with a viewing of Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt’s six-part, 12-hour documentary “The American Revolution”.
The “Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2026” state champions have been crowned in the state finals held at Arkansas TV on Saturday, April 25, and we’re proud to celebrate these outstanding young scholars!
The final standings were:
Class 1A
2026 State Champion: Guy-Perkins High School
Front Row (from left): Caitlin Clark, Sonny Beall, Garrett Fisher, Josie Webb, Natalie Vaughan
Towering trees that have stood for centuries. A winding bayou rich with history and life. This April, step outside and experience the natural wonders of the state as Arkansas TV revisits two unforgettable original productions in our “From the Archives” series, beginning Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m.
Since 1985, the Arkansas Governor’s “Quiz Bowl” has been a long-standing Arkansas TV tradition, allowing high school players across the state to showcase their knowledge and compete for a chance to represent The Natural State in national tournaments.
The “Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2026” will air on Arkansas TV in two parts on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9 a.m. and livestreaming at arkansastv.gov/live. A total of 14 teams from seven conferences will compete in the state finals for scholarship money.
“Dirt,” an Arkansas TV Emmy Award-winning original production about the importance of soil conservation, will return to the small screen Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m. for an encore. Dig into the dirt with farmers across Arkansas as they work to save the soil and find out why this ecosystem is so important.
Get ready, wordsmiths! The 2026 Arkansas State Spelling Bee will air on Arkansas TV on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m.
If you’re a basketball fan, the Madness of March is about to begin while the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are likely underway. Before we move further, we’d like to mention our Emmy-nominated program “Celebrating Arkansas,” which highlights different celebrations throughout the state. Amongst those highlighted is Hot Springs’s World Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
Get ready to turn up the flavor – Arkansas TV is serving up something brand new. The all-new, Arkansas TV-produced healthy cooking show “Arkansas Taste Kitchen” will make its debut in March, demonstrating that eating well doesn’t have to be boring, expensive or intimidating.
Hosted by beloved Arkansas personality Craig O’Neill, “Arkansas Taste Kitchen” brings the joy of home cooking to the forefront. Each episode blends expert culinary skill and practical nutrition advice, all with a distinct Arkansas flair.
We know you’ve seen the Valentine’s Day decor at the stores the day after Christmas, so we can boast about being later than stores on this one. If you remember last year, we gave stay-at-home dinner ideas from our friends from the Arkansas TV original production “Cooking on the Wild Side.” We’re bringing it back this year with a few new recipes from our “Cooking on the Wild Side” friends to try this year instead of going to an expensive dinner.
