A Connecticut based company plans a 6 billion dollar data center campus near Little Rock, marking the largest investment in Arkansas history and signaling the state’s growing role in cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Arkansas voters in House District 70 will choose between Democrat Alex Holladay and Republican Bo Renshaw in a March special election that could signal broader political shifts in the state.
Arkansas suffered its first SEC loss of the season Saturday night, falling 95-73 to an urgent Auburn team that controlled the game from start to finish in front of a home crowd.
Two Republicans advance to a runoff in Arkansas Senate District 26, where opposition to a proposed Franklin County prison has become the defining issue in a closely watched special election.
Arkansas held off a late Ole Miss rally to earn a 94-87 road victory in Oxford, using a balanced scoring effort to secure a key win away from home.
Little Rock’s mayoral race is coming into focus as the vice mayor disputes the administration’s crime reduction narrative and calls for more actions for public safety.
Arkansas revenue collections are running nearly $103 million ahead of forecast midway through fiscal year 2026, despite a December dip driven by lower corporate income tax collections.
Arkansas opened SEC play with an 86–75 win over Tennessee at Bud Walton Arena, powered by a career night from freshman guard Darius Acuff and a strong late surge.
The expansion of school choice vouchers in Arkansas coincides with a historic decline in public school enrollment, the largest in two decades.
Arkansas Athletics is entering a new phase of the NIL era with a platform designed to connect student athletes with brand donors and local businesses.
Sanders ended 2025 with high profile appointments across state government, including changes to the Board of Corrections.
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.
News
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
A year of collapse and comeback defined Arkansas sports in 2025, with football hitting bottom while basketball and spring sports delivered hope.
Business
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
Prisons, court rulings, and power struggles shaped Arkansas politics during a contentious 2025.
Politics
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.
News
President Trump’s move to ease federal restrictions on cannabis prompts scrutiny in Arkansas, where marijuana laws remain strict.
Business
Arkansas lithium sector is growing, with innovative extraction methods and battery technologies highlighted through the state’s accelerator program.
Sports
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.
News
Arkansas will begin enforcing new significant health care and tax laws in January 2026, as the state enters an election year.
Business
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.
News
A federal judge has once again blocked Arkansas’s social media law, a ruling that could shape how similar measures are challenged and evaluated across the United States.
Sports
The Razorbacks put together a strong all around performance at home, overwhelming Queens and securing an easy victory.