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Federal Court Halts Religious Display Mandate in Arkansas Schools
A federal judge has halted Arkansas Act 573, which required schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it unconstitutional. The case now moves to full court review.
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A Prescription for Change in Arkansas Health Care
Arkansas has passed Acts 52, 624, and 630 to expand prescription access and modernize health care rules. Learn what each law means, the legal fight over PBMs, and how these reforms could change care across the state.
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Thirty Years On, the West Memphis Three Murders Face New Scrutiny
More than 30 years after the 1993 West Memphis murders, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin may finally get DNA testing to prove their innocence. Court approvals, legal battles, and potential justice for the West Memphis Three are detailed.
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Beef Prices Reach Record Highs as Supply Shrinks
Beef prices in Arkansas have reached record highs, driven by low cattle inventories, drought, rising input costs, and global trade barriers. Learn why costs are climbing and why relief is unlikely soon.
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Arkansas and the Quiet Risk of a Seismic Shock
Arkansas sits on the New Madrid Seismic Zone, making earthquakes a real risk. Explore Arkansas’s seismic history, expert preparedness advice, safety tips, and why residents should stay ready.
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An Arkansas Teacher, a Family Hike, and a Double Murder: What We Know So Far
Andrew McGann, a teacher, is charged with capital murder after a double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park that left two children without parents.
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Arkansas’ Attempt to Rein in Drug Middlemen Meets Judicial Roadblock
Arkansas’s Act 624, aimed at limiting drug middlemen, is on hold after a federal court ruling. The law’s future depends on ongoing legal battles.
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Conway’s Roundabouts Are Guiding Traffic Policy in Arkansas
Discover how Conway, Arkansas, became a leader in roundabout adoption with 36 intersections improving traffic safety, reducing crashes, and saving costs.
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Boozman Pushes Bill to Expand Rural Doctor Residency Slots in Arkansas
Senator John Boozman champions the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act to create 14,000 new residency slots, addressing rural doctor shortages in Arkansas and across the U.S.
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As Heat Index Climbs, Arkansas Braces for More High Temperature Days
Arkansas braces for extreme summer heat with heat indexes reaching 110°F. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, find shade, and take precautions during prolonged high temperatures.
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Arkansas Farmers Need More Than What the Big Beautiful Bill Offers
Arkansas farmers face mounting pressure from rising costs, low commodity prices, and global trade barriers. While the Big Beautiful Bill raises support benchmarks, delayed relief means many producers may not see help until 2026, leaving family farms at risk.
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State Officials Claim Progress as ATLAS Marks Its Second Year
Arkansas education officials report incremental gains in student performance under ATLAS, the state’s new assessment system, now in its second year. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary Jacob Oliva highlight progress as part of broader K-12 reforms.