Senator John Boozman champions the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act to create 14,000 new residency slots, addressing rural doctor shortages in Arkansas and across the U.S.
Arkansas PBS has selected former legislator Carlton Wing as its new executive director with a $206,000 salary. Netizens question the decision as the network faces financial challenges and declining federal support.
Arkansas fired head coach Sam Pittman after a 56–13 loss to Notre Dame, leaving the Razorbacks at 2–3. Bobby Petrino takes over as interim coach as Arkansas begins its search for a permanent replacement.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders revised the Arkansas District 26 special election plan, moving the general election from November to June 2026 after criticism from both parties. The race is already heating up around prison funding and representation concerns.
Arkansas fell 56–13 to No. 22 Notre Dame in Fayetteville, marking their third straight loss as the Irish dominated on both sides of the ball, raising questions about Coach Sam Pittman’s future.