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How Prisons, Power, and the Courts Came to Define Arkansas Politics in 2025
Prisons, court rulings, and power struggles shaped Arkansas politics during a contentious 2025.
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With Early Voting Ahead, Senate District 26 Prepares to Choose Its Next Senator
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.
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A Federal Shift on Marijuana and What It Means in Arkansas
President Trump’s move to ease federal restrictions on cannabis prompts scrutiny in Arkansas, where marijuana laws remain strict.
Business
From Brine to Batteries Arkansas Tests Its Lithium Future
Arkansas lithium sector is growing, with innovative extraction methods and battery technologies highlighted through the state’s accelerator program.
Sports
Arkansas Comes Up Short Against Houston as Acuff Shines in Loss
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.
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Arkansas Moves Into 2026 With New Health Care and Tax Laws in Place
Arkansas will begin enforcing new significant health care and tax laws in January 2026, as the state enters an election year.
Business
A Push for Lower Bills and a Stronger Grid: Entergy Arkansas Details New Plan
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.
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Federal Court Again Halts Arkansas Social Media Law, Raising Questions Beyond the State
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
Razorbacks Cruise at Home, Leaving Little Doubt Against Queens
The Razorbacks put together a strong all around performance at home, overwhelming Queens and securing an easy victory.
Business
Arkansas’s Mineral Moment Widens With Magnesium in View
As lithium reshapes Arkansas’s economic outlook, magnesium is emerging as another mineral drawing interest from state leaders and investors.
Politics
Court Overturns 1951 Ruling, Giving Lawmakers Authority Over Voter Approved Measures
The Arkansas Supreme Court overturns a 1951 decision, ruling that state lawmakers may amend constitutional measures approved by voters.
Sports
With Brazile Leading the Way, Arkansas Outlasts Texas Tech in a High Stakes Rematch
Led by Brazile, No. 17 Arkansas held off No. 16 Texas Tech 93-86 in a tense rematch that echoed last season’s Sweet 16 showdown.