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On New Year’s Eve, Sanders Reshapes Key Boards, Including Corrections
Sanders ended 2025 with high profile appointments across state government, including changes to the Board of Corrections.
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With $208 Million in Federal Aid, Arkansas Begins an Effort to Reinforce Rural Health Care
Arkansas has been awarded $208.8 million in federal funding to strengthen rural health care, addressing hospital closures, workforce shortages, and access gaps as part of a nationwide Rural Health Transformation program.
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Short Term Aid, Long Term Worry for Farmers Heading Into 2026
Federal aid promises short term relief for Arkansas farmers, but lingering trade damage, shifting global markets, and rising costs raise concerns about the future of Arkansas agriculture heading into 2026.
Sports
Arkansas Sports in 2025 Told a Story of Failure, Fight, and Fresh Starts
A year of collapse and comeback defined Arkansas sports in 2025, with football hitting bottom while basketball and spring sports delivered hope.
Business
Court Ruling in Oklahoma Puts Pressure on Arkansas’ Poultry Industry
A federal judge’s decision in Oklahoma adds legal and financial strain to Arkansas’ poultry industry, prompting concern among growers, officials, and farm groups.
Politics
How Prisons, Power, and the Courts Came to Define Arkansas Politics in 2025
Prisons, court rulings, and power struggles shaped Arkansas politics during a contentious 2025.
Politics
With Early Voting Ahead, Senate District 26 Prepares to Choose Its Next Senator
Early voting is set to begin in Arkansas Senate District 26 as voters prepare to select a successor in a closely watched special election shaped by local issues and voter sentiment.
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A Federal Shift on Marijuana and What It Means in Arkansas
President Trump’s move to ease federal restrictions on cannabis prompts scrutiny in Arkansas, where marijuana laws remain strict.
Business
From Brine to Batteries Arkansas Tests Its Lithium Future
Arkansas lithium sector is growing, with innovative extraction methods and battery technologies highlighted through the state’s accelerator program.
Sports
Arkansas Comes Up Short Against Houston as Acuff Shines in Loss
No. 14 Arkansas fell 94-85 to No. 8 Houston in the Never Forget Tribute Classic as Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 27 points, but turnovers, missed free throws, and defensive breakdowns proved costly.
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Arkansas Moves Into 2026 With New Health Care and Tax Laws in Place
Arkansas will begin enforcing new significant health care and tax laws in January 2026, as the state enters an election year.
Business
A Push for Lower Bills and a Stronger Grid: Entergy Arkansas Details New Plan
Entergy Arkansas has unveiled a new plan aimed at improving affordability for customers while investing in upgrades to the state’s power grid to meet growing demand and long term reliability needs.