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Little Rock sees a 22 percent drop in overall crime this summer, with violent crime down 15 percent. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. credits youth programs, community engagement, and new policing strategies for the improvement.
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Entergy’s proposed Jefferson Power Station faces resistance from Arkansas regulators and the attorney general’s office, while the company insists the project is needed and supported by lawmakers.
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Health providers and law enforcement in Southwest Arkansas told lawmakers they need more funding to keep hospitals open and expand mental health services.
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered Arkansas National Guard troops to assist ICE under Title 32. Supporters say it is about safety, while critics warn of constitutional rights violations.
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Arkansas medical marijuana sales totaled $193 million from January to August 2025, according to the DFA. Tax revenue reached $21.57 million, with funds supporting UAMS and food insecurity programs.
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Arkansas vape shops are adjusting to Act 590, which bans most disposable vapes and requires FDA-authorized products. Businesses have until Nov. 1, 2025, to comply.
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The Arkansas Department of Transportation has redesignated Highway 440 as Interstate 440 after federal approval, bringing the state’s interstate system to 882 miles.
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The number of students applying for Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts has surpassed 50,000. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pledges to fund all eligible applicants despite a funding gap.
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The Arkansas National Guard has applied to join ICE’s 287(g) program, seeking authority to make immigration arrests under the task force model. The request follows new state legislation and could expand immigration enforcement powers in Arkansas.
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A federal appeals court has upheld Arkansas’s SAFE Act, banning transgender treatments for minors. The decision reverses a previous block and reignites a national debate over health care rights and protections.
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Michael Hardin, known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” escaped from Calico Rock prison after months of planning. A new report details lax oversight, staff failures, and the security gaps that allowed his 13-day flight.
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Arkansas drivers are being targeted with fake toll road text messages, even though the state has no toll roads. Officials urge caution, advising drivers to delete suspicious texts, avoid clicking links, and report scams to the Attorney General’s office.