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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.
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Crime Falls Sharply in Little Rock This Summer, Mayor Says
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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Officials Question, Entergy Insists: The Debate Over a Jefferson County Power Plant
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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‘A Big Hole in Southwest Arkansas’: Providers and Police Say Funding Falls Short
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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Arkansas National Guard to Support ICE Operations, Dividing Opinion
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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High Numbers: Arkansas’s Medical Marijuana Market Surpasses $193 Million
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’s Crackdown on Disposable Vapes Forces a Market Reset
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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Highway 440 Officially Added to the National Map
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has redesignated Highway 440 as Interstate 440 after federal approval, bringing the state’s interstate system to 882 miles.