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A New State Park in the Ozarks as Arkansas Widens Its Natural State Initiative
Arkansas takes steps to name Blanchard Springs Caverns its fifty third state park, further extending the Natural State Initiative.
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Americans Are Moving to Arkansas as the State Widens Its Lead in Net Inbound Migration
Arkansas is widening its lead as the nation’s top state for net inbound migration, driven by affordability, job growth, quality of life, and a growing list of other pull factors.
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Schwartz Won a Pardon from Trump. Arkansas Has Other Plans.
Despite winning a pardon from President Donald Trump, Joseph Schwartz now faces a determined push by Arkansas officials to pursue their own penalties.
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Arkansas Grapples with an Expanding Feral Hog Problem and Rising Demands for Action
Arkansas faces rising feral hog populations, prompting urgent calls for effective management and statewide action.
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As Traffic Swells, Highway 112 Expansion Moves Into Action
The expansion of Highway 112 will improve traffic flow, strengthen connectivity, and meet the needs of a fast growing region, with phase one starting early next year.
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Arkansas Wins Billion Dollar Boost in Its Drive for Better Connectivity
Arkansas receives $1.024 billion federal award to expand broadband access to over 79,000 homes and businesses statewide, a major step toward closing the digital divide.
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In Mayflower, a New Mayor Steps In as a Community Seeks Clarity
After resignation spree in Mayflower, council members appointed Zach Jeffery as mayor. Residents continue to call for greater transparency and clarity in city decisions.
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Arkansas Advances Major Water Infrastructure Plan Worth Nearly 154 Million Dollars
Arkansas has approved 154 million dollars in loans and grants for water and wastewater upgrades across the state, supporting systems ranging from small rural districts to major urban utilities.
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100 Years of Soybeans in Arkansas: Legacy and the Debate Ahead
Arkansas celebrates 100 years of soybean production, honoring the crop’s legacy, the resilience of farmers, and the ongoing challenges they face amid global trade pressures.
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Arkansas Mandates Gun Safety Lessons in Schools, Testing a Divided America’s Resolve
Arkansas has become one of the first states to require firearm safety lessons in public schools, igniting national debate over how to address gun violence in classrooms.
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Across the Nation, Flights Are Cut. In Arkansas, Airports Hold Steady—For Now.
As the record-breaking federal government shutdown forces major airlines to cancel flights across the nation, Arkansas airports are staying alert, even as local operations continue.
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Fort Smith’s $50 Million Push to Fix an Aging Sewer System
Fort Smith has approved nearly $50 million in sewer system upgrades, marking a significant move to tackle long-overdue repairs to its aging infrastructure under a federal consent decree.