Politics

For Two Republicans in Arkansas, a Senate Runoff Hinges on a Prison Fight

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.

Sports

Arkansas Survives Late Push, Defeats Ole Miss 94–87 in Oxford

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.

Politics

As Crime Data Is Debated, Little Rock’s Mayoral Race Begins to Take Shape

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.

News

Arkansas Revenue Runs $103 Million Ahead of Forecast as Fiscal Year Advances

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.

Sports

Arkansas Razorbacks Open SEC Play With Statement Win Over Tennessee

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.

News

With Vouchers Now Universal, Arkansas Public Schools Confront a Historic Enrollment Drop

The expansion of school choice vouchers in Arkansas coincides with a historic decline in public school enrollment, the largest in two decades.

Business

Arkansas Athletics Adapts to the NIL Era With a New Partnership

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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.