News
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.
News
The 2025 federal government shutdown follows Democrats’ rejection of the GOP funding plan. See how it affects Arkansas.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
Lawmakers and corrections officials debate reforms after the Arkansas State Police detailed failures that enabled Grant Hardin’s escape.
News
With population and economic growth on the rise, Northwest Arkansas explores a regional authority to coordinate planning, support businesses, and guide long-term development.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.