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With Late Run, Arkansas Claims SEC Tournament Crown
Arkansas defeated Vanderbilt 86–75 to win the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament championship, using a late 14–2 run to secure the program’s first conference tournament title since 2000.
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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a proclamation encouraging schools to form chapters of Turning Point USA, sparking political debate over student free speech and campus activism.
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After years of setbacks in Arkansas politics, Democrats see a glimmer of momentum following Alex Holladay’s special election victory, raising cautious hopes for future contests.
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Arkansas survives a late Missouri rally to secure an 88-84 overtime victory in Columbia, improving to 23-8 on the season.
A close look at open-seat battles and high-profile contests in Arkansas’s 2026 House primaries.
In a state shaped by one-party dominance, Libertarians aim to create real competition and broader voter choice.
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.
Four women and a physician challenge Arkansas near total abortion ban, arguing it violates constitutional protections and has caused severe medical and personal harm.
Arkansas Public Television rebrands without PBS, raising questions about viewer trust, political influence, and the future of public media in the state.
As lithium reshapes Arkansas’s economic outlook, magnesium is emerging as another mineral drawing interest from state leaders and investors.
Independent coverage of Arkansas politics, news, sports, business, and culture.
Early results from Arkansas’ primary and special elections are beginning to show surprising developments in races that many had expected to be uneventful.
Trevon Brazile and Darius Acuff Jr. each scored 28 points as No. 20 Arkansas defeated Texas 105-85 in its final home game, securing a double-bye in the SEC Tournament.
No. 7 Florida dominated No. 20 Arkansas in Gainesville, using size, depth, and rebounding to control the paint and pull away early in a 111–77 rout that exposed the Razorbacks’ struggles against elite frontcourt power.
A close look at open-seat battles and high-profile contests in Arkansas’s 2026 House primaries.
A closer look at the most competitive Senate primaries in the 2026 election cycle.
Arkansas overwhelms Texas A&M with defense, transition scoring, and a dominant second half to secure a 99–84 SEC win.
In a state shaped by one-party dominance, Libertarians aim to create real competition and broader voter choice.
Arkansas overcomes an early slump and a Missouri surge to secure a 94–86 home win, powered by balanced scoring and a second-half surge at Bud Walton Arena.
Arkansas falls 117 to 115 in a double overtime thriller at Alabama as Darius Acuff Jr. delivers a historic performance in a classic SEC showdown.
Challengers from both Republicans and Democrats are testing Tom Cotton’s dominance in Arkansas politics in the Senate election.
As the 2026 primary approaches, French Hill faces a crowded field in Arkansas’s 2nd Congressional District, with economic concerns, cost of living, and local issues shaping the race.
Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Shawn Johnson rules Act 236 unconstitutional, restoring the minimum number of counties for ballot petition signatures from 50 to 15.