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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.
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Fifty Thousand Students and Counting: Arkansas Schools Face Record Voucher Demand
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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Immigration Enforcement, in the Hands of the Arkansas Guard?
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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Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Transgender Treatments for Minors
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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Months of Planning, Lax Oversight: Report Outlines How ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ Escaped Prison
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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In a State With No Toll Roads, Arkansas Drivers Are Still Paying the Price of Fake Fees
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.
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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.