Inside Arkansas’s Most Competitive House Primaries
A close look at open-seat battles and high-profile contests in Arkansas’s 2026 House primaries.
Latest
Arkansas Senate District Primaries to Watch
A closer look at the most competitive Senate primaries in the 2026 election cycle.
Defense, Depth, and a Second-Half Surge Lift Arkansas Over Texas A&M
Arkansas overwhelms Texas A&M with defense, transition scoring, and a dominant second half to secure a 99–84 SEC win.
In a One Party State, Libertarians Try to Build a Real Alternative
In a state shaped by one-party dominance, Libertarians aim to create real competition and broader voter choice.
Arkansas Shakes Off a Slow Start and Steadies Past Missouri
Arkansas overcomes an early slump and a Missouri surge to secure a 94–86 home win, powered by balanced scoring and a second-half surge at Bud Walton Arena.
An Instant Classic at Alabama: Arkansas Falls in Double Overtime as Acuff Makes History
Arkansas falls 117 to 115 in a double overtime thriller at Alabama as Darius Acuff Jr. delivers a historic performance in a classic SEC showdown.
A National Conservative and a Local Question of Belonging
Challengers from both Republicans and Democrats are testing Tom Cotton’s dominance in Arkansas politics in the Senate election.
Arkansas’s 2nd District Primary: Will French Hill Be Tested?
As the 2026 primary approaches, French Hill faces a crowded field in Arkansas’s 2nd Congressional District, with economic concerns, cost of living, and local issues shaping the race.
Lawmakers Thwarted, Ballots Secured, and the Courts Brace for More
Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Shawn Johnson rules Act 236 unconstitutional, restoring the minimum number of counties for ballot petition signatures from 50 to 15.
A Team in Form Finds Its Edge as Arkansas Outlasts Auburn
Arkansas wins its third straight game with an 88 to 75 victory over Auburn, avenging an earlier loss behind a balanced offensive performance and strong late game execution.
Razorbacks Roll Past the Cowboys in Season Opener as Helfrick Goes Deep Twice
Arkansas opens the 2026 season with a dominant 12–2 win over Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field, powered by two home runs from Ryder Helfrick and a strong pitching performance from Gabe Gaeckle and Cole Gibler.
Fort Smith Port to Rebuild and Expand Rail Operations With $8.1M Federal Grant
A $8.1 million federal grant will rebuild flood-damaged infrastructure at the Fort Smith Port and expand rail freight operations, strengthening regional trade, logistics, and economic growth.
Politics
The Court Spoke, the Ballot Remains, and a District 94 Race Moves Forward
The Arkansas Supreme Court rejected an effort to disqualify a House District 94 candidate, keeping her on the March 3 primary ballot and turning a quiet Republican race into a closely watched legal and political contest.
Sports
A Road Statement in Baton Rouge, Arkansas Makes It Look Easy
No. 21 Arkansas delivers a dominant wire-to-wire performance in Baton Rouge, cruising past LSU 91–62 for its second straight road win and another statement victory in SEC play.
Sports
Balance, Not Numbers, Carries Arkansas to Easy Win Over Mississippi State
Arkansas cruises past Mississippi State 88–68 behind balanced scoring, strong defense, and depth, overcoming injuries to key rotation players in a dominant SEC road win.
A Dean’s Search, a State’s Politics, and a Campus Caught in Between
The University of Arkansas begins a search for an interim law school dean after a revoked appointment sparks political backlash, campus protests, and a broader clash between liberals and conservatives.
Politics
Arkansas Corrections Board in Continuing Dispute Over Payment to Former Attorney
The Arkansas Board of Corrections remains locked in a dispute over paying its former attorney amid ongoing legal and political conflict.
Politics
Republicans Settle on a Nominee in Senate District 26, With Opposition to Sanders Prison Plan
Republicans chose Brad Simon as their nominee in Arkansas Senate District 26, a race shaped by opposition to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ proposed prison.
News
Arkansas Abortion Ban Faces First Constitutional Test
Four women and a physician challenge Arkansas near total abortion ban, arguing it violates constitutional protections and has caused severe medical and personal harm.
Politics
Sanders’ Prison Strategy Gains Ground as Board Dynamics Shift
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders gains leverage over the Arkansas Board of Corrections, strengthening her influence as she pushes forward her controversial plan for a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County.
Culture
Without PBS, Arkansas Public Television Enters an Uncharted Era
Arkansas Public Television rebrands without PBS, raising questions about viewer trust, political influence, and the future of public media in the state.
Sports
Kentucky Brings the Edge Arkansas Could Not Match, Winning 85-77
A late Kentucky surge erased Arkansas momentum and sealed an 85-77 road win, snapping the Razorbacks home unbeaten streak.
Business
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Hits a Sales High as a Court Ruling Raises New Questions
Arkansas medical marijuana sales reached a record $291.1 million in 2025, but a recent court ruling allowing lawmakers to amend voter approved amendments has raised new questions about the program’s future.
News
As Cotton Prices Slide, Arkansas Farmers Face Hard Choices in 2026
Falling cotton prices and rising costs are forcing Arkansas farmers to reconsider planting decisions for 2026, with some acreage likely shifting away from cotton as market pressures mount.