Business
The Secret Bidding War for Arkansas’s Digital Gold Rush
Explore Arkansas’s secretive negotiations to secure billion dollar data centers in Little Rock and Conway, including tax concessions, economic impacts, and public concerns.
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Conway’s Roundabouts Are Guiding Traffic Policy in Arkansas
Discover how Conway, Arkansas, became a leader in roundabout adoption with 36 intersections improving traffic safety, reducing crashes, and saving costs.
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Arkansas Looks to the Future with $8 Million Research Initiative
Arkansas Research Alliance launches AR-NETWORK with an $8 million NSF grant to strengthen research, accelerate innovation, and expand STEM career opportunities across the state.
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Boozman Pushes Bill to Expand Rural Doctor Residency Slots in Arkansas
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.
Culture
Fifty Years Later, Fort Chaffee Remains the Beating Heart of Vietnamese America
Explore the 50-year legacy of Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, where thousands of Vietnamese refugees found safety and built lasting communities.
Politics
Ex-Governor Hutchinson Enters the Fight Over Sanders’s Prison Overhaul Plan
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has joined the legal battle between Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Attorney General Tim Griffin, and the State Board of Corrections over prison reform laws.
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Wind Power Meets Resistance in the Ozark Highlands
Arkansas counties are pushing back against wind energy projects, with bans and moratoriums across the Ozarks. Residents cite property values, safety, and environmental concerns, while Scout Clean Energy moves ahead with the Nimbus Wind Farm.
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L3Harris Unveils Plans for Large-Scale Rocket Motor Plant in Camden
L3Harris will invest $500 million in a new rocket motor production plant in Camden, Arkansas. The project adds 50 jobs, expands defense manufacturing, and strengthens the state’s role in national security.
Politics
As States Reconsider Fluoride, Will Arkansas Be Next?
Arkansas lawmakers debate water fluoridation as states like Florida and Utah ban the practice. Learn how the issue affects residents, public health, and legislation.
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As Heat Index Climbs, Arkansas Braces for More High Temperature Days
Arkansas braces for extreme summer heat with heat indexes reaching 110°F. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, find shade, and take precautions during prolonged high temperatures.
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The Outdoor Economy Grows Wild in Arkansas
Arkansas sees record tourism in 2024, with 52 million visitors boosting the outdoor economy, creating jobs, and generating $17.4 billion in economic activity.
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New Tech Hub in El Dorado Signals Arkansas' Lithium Ambitions
Arkansas is advancing in the battery industry with the launch of the nation’s first lithium technology accelerator in El Dorado. The program supports startups, attracts investment, and positions the state as a leader in critical minerals and clean energy.