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No Phones in Arkansas Schools as Statewide Ban Takes Effect
Arkansas bans cell phones in public schools in 2025 to boost learning, reduce distractions, and foster student interaction.
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Arkansas Moves to Rein In Repeat Offenses Through New Program
Arkansas is tackling high recidivism rates with a new pilot program proposed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The initiative aims to support inmates reentering society through housing, employment, and treatment services.
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More Lights, Bigger Fines: Arkansas Acts to Protect Roadway Work Zones
Arkansas has enacted three new laws to improve safety in roadway work zones, including updated driver education, green flashing lights, and higher fines for violations.
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Death Row Inmates Challenge Arkansas’s New Nitrogen Execution Law
Death row inmates in Arkansas are challenging Act 302, the new law authorizing executions by nitrogen gas. The lawsuit raises constitutional and ethical concerns over the method’s potential for suffering.
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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.