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Franklin County Prison Plan Moves Forward as DOC Website Releases Key Outlines
The Arkansas Department of Corrections has released new details on the Franklin County prison project, outlining site plans, economic benefits, and contractor roles.
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More Farms Are Closing. The Call for Government Intervention Feels More Like a Plea.
Arkansas’ farm sector is under pressure as closures rise and losses mount. Experts call for immediate government action to support agriculture and rural communities.
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School Meals Meet Local Farms as Arkansas Transfers Nutrition Programs to Agriculture
Arkansas has transferred its school nutrition programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture to strengthen connections between farmers and schools while offering healthy, locally grown meals.
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The Federal Government Closes, and Arkansas Waits for the Ripples
The 2025 federal government shutdown follows Democrats’ rejection of the GOP funding plan. See how it affects Arkansas.
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Arkansas PBS Selects New CEO With Increased Salary Amid Funding Concerns
Arkansas PBS has selected former legislator Carlton Wing as its new executive director with a $206,000 salary. Netizens question the decision as the network faces financial challenges and declining federal support.
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June Set for District 26 Senate Vote After Governor Alters Timeline
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders revised the Arkansas District 26 special election plan, moving the general election from November to June 2026 after criticism from both parties. The race is already heating up around prison funding and representation concerns.
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Arkansas Weighs Nuclear Expansion to Meet Surging Energy Needs
Arkansas lawmakers approved a $305,000 feasibility study to explore new nuclear power options, including modular reactors, as the state faces rising energy demands from data centers and AI growth.
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State Police Submit Extensive 900 Page Report on Hardin Escape
Lawmakers and corrections officials debate reforms after the Arkansas State Police detailed failures that enabled Grant Hardin’s escape.
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Northwest Arkansas Eyes Regional Authority to Guide Growth and Collaboration
With population and economic growth on the rise, Northwest Arkansas explores a regional authority to coordinate planning, support businesses, and guide long-term development.
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Little Rock Climbs Pollution Rankings, Now a Top Spot No City Wants
Little Rock is tied for the worst year-round particle pollution in the Southeast, according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report. The metro area’s air quality continues to worsen, raising concerns about health and environmental impacts.
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Lake Conway Renovation Progresses as Boat Lanes Take Shape
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has reached a milestone in the Lake Conway renovation, carving new boat lanes that promise safer navigation, better fishing, and long-term ecological benefits.
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Funds Restored, Relief Returns to Arkansas Towns on the Brink
Arkansas lawmakers voted to restore withheld turnback funds to 40 municipalities and gave them until December 31 to file overdue water and sewer audits, ending financial strain but attaching new conditions.