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Arkansas Moves to Rein In Repeat Offenses Through New Program

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 Without the Hogs: Holding On, Moving On

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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More Lights, Bigger Fines: Arkansas Acts to Protect Roadway Work Zones

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 Challenge Arkansas’s New Nitrogen Execution Law

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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Federal Court Halts Religious Display Mandate in Arkansas Schools

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 Gubernatorial Nominee to Take on Hill in 2026

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.

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A Prescription for Change in Arkansas Health Care

Arkansas has passed Acts 52, 624, and 630 to expand prescription access and modernize health care rules. Learn what each law means, the legal fight over PBMs, and how these reforms could change care across the state.

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Thirty Years On, the West Memphis Three Murders Face New Scrutiny

More than 30 years after the 1993 West Memphis murders, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin may finally get DNA testing to prove their innocence. Court approvals, legal battles, and potential justice for the West Memphis Three are detailed.

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Beef Prices Reach Record Highs as Supply Shrinks

Beef prices in Arkansas have reached record highs, driven by low cattle inventories, drought, rising input costs, and global trade barriers. Learn why costs are climbing and why relief is unlikely soon.

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Arkansas and the Quiet Risk of a Seismic Shock

Arkansas sits on the New Madrid Seismic Zone, making earthquakes a real risk. Explore Arkansas’s seismic history, expert preparedness advice, safety tips, and why residents should stay ready.

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An Arkansas Teacher, a Family Hike, and a Double Murder: What We Know So Far

Andrew McGann, a teacher, is charged with capital murder after a double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park that left two children without parents.

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Arkansas’ Attempt to Rein in Drug Middlemen Meets Judicial Roadblock

Arkansas’s Act 624, aimed at limiting drug middlemen, is on hold after a federal court ruling. The law’s future depends on ongoing legal battles.