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The Arkansas National Guard has applied to join ICE’s 287(g) program, seeking authority to make immigration arrests under the task force model. The request follows new state legislation and could expand immigration enforcement powers in Arkansas.
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A federal appeals court has upheld Arkansas’s SAFE Act, banning transgender treatments for minors. The decision reverses a previous block and reignites a national debate over health care rights and protections.
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Michael Hardin, known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” escaped from Calico Rock prison after months of planning. A new report details lax oversight, staff failures, and the security gaps that allowed his 13-day flight.
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Arkansas drivers are being targeted with fake toll road text messages, even though the state has no toll roads. Officials urge caution, advising drivers to delete suspicious texts, avoid clicking links, and report scams to the Attorney General’s office.
Politics
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a 10-year agreement between Arkansas and the Israel Innovation Authority, expanding cooperation in technology and defense. The pact builds on recent investments, including a missile plant in Camden, and carries both economic and political significance.
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Arkansas bans cell phones in public schools in 2025 to boost learning, reduce distractions, and foster student interaction.
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Arkansas is tackling high recidivism rates with a new pilot program proposed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The initiative aims to support inmates reentering society through housing, employment, and treatment services.
Sports
War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock may host its final Razorback football game on Sept. 6 against Arkansas State. The historic venue faces an uncertain future without UA football.
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Arkansas has enacted three new laws to improve safety in roadway work zones, including updated driver education, green flashing lights, and higher fines for violations.
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Death row inmates in Arkansas are challenging Act 302, the new law authorizing executions by nitrogen gas. The lawsuit raises constitutional and ethical concerns over the method’s potential for suffering.
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A federal judge has halted Arkansas Act 573, which required schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it unconstitutional. The case now moves to full court review.
Politics
Former Arkansas gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones files to challenge Republican Rep. French Hill in the 2026 election, setting up a high-profile contest in the state’s Second Congressional District.