Fort Smith Port to Rebuild and Expand Rail Operations With $8.1M Federal Grant

A $8.1 million federal grant will rebuild flood-damaged infrastructure at the Fort Smith Port and expand rail freight operations, strengthening regional trade, logistics, and economic growth.

The Court Spoke, the Ballot Remains, and a District 94 Race Moves Forward

The Arkansas Supreme Court rejected an effort to disqualify a House District 94 candidate, keeping her on the March 3 primary ballot and turning a quiet Republican race into a closely watched legal and political contest.

A Road Statement in Baton Rouge, Arkansas Makes It Look Easy

No. 21 Arkansas delivers a dominant wire-to-wire performance in Baton Rouge, cruising past LSU 91–62 for its second straight road win and another statement victory in SEC play.

Balance, Not Numbers, Carries Arkansas to Easy Win Over Mississippi State

Arkansas cruises past Mississippi State 88–68 behind balanced scoring, strong defense, and depth, overcoming injuries to key rotation players in a dominant SEC road win.

A Dean’s Search, a State’s Politics, and a Campus Caught in Between

The University of Arkansas begins a search for an interim law school dean after a revoked appointment sparks political backlash, campus protests, and a broader clash between liberals and conservatives.

Arkansas Corrections Board in Continuing Dispute Over Payment to Former Attorney

The Arkansas Board of Corrections remains locked in a dispute over paying its former attorney amid ongoing legal and political conflict.

Republicans Settle on a Nominee in Senate District 26, With Opposition to Sanders Prison Plan

Republicans chose Brad Simon as their nominee in Arkansas Senate District 26, a race shaped by opposition to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ proposed prison.

Arkansas Abortion Ban Faces First Constitutional Test

Four women and a physician challenge Arkansas near total abortion ban, arguing it violates constitutional protections and has caused severe medical and personal harm.

Sanders’ Prison Strategy Gains Ground as Board Dynamics Shift

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders gains leverage over the Arkansas Board of Corrections, strengthening her influence as she pushes forward her controversial plan for a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County.

Without PBS, Arkansas Public Television Enters an Uncharted Era

Arkansas Public Television rebrands without PBS, raising questions about viewer trust, political influence, and the future of public media in the state.

Kentucky Brings the Edge Arkansas Could Not Match, Winning 85-77

A late Kentucky surge erased Arkansas momentum and sealed an 85-77 road win, snapping the Razorbacks home unbeaten streak.

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Hits a Sales High as a Court Ruling Raises New Questions

Arkansas medical marijuana sales reached a record $291.1 million in 2025, but a recent court ruling allowing lawmakers to amend voter approved amendments has raised new questions about the program’s future.