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Waterfowl research center opens at UA Monticello
The Arkansas section of the Mississippi Flyway that birds use to migrate across North America is vital for the birds and provides hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist dollars…
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Court rules against Gov. Sanders in Senate District 26 special election
Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Patricia James said Wednesday (Oct. 22) that Gov. Sarah Sanders’ date for a special election in Senate District 26 violates the constitutional rights of residents…
by - October 21, 2025 6:02 pm
Democrats sue seeking earlier District 70 election
The Democratic Party of Arkansas and four individuals are suing Gov. Sarah Sanders to force the special election to fill the vacant state House District 70 seat to be held…
by - October 21, 2025 4:54 pm
Benton educator named 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year
Stephanie Williams, a music teacher at Mountain View Elementary School in the Benton School District, was named the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year on Tuesday (Oct. 21). Williams was…
by - October 21, 2025 4:46 pm
Prosecutor Sonia Hagood to seek second term in 2nd Judicial District
Sonia F. Hagood, 2nd Judicial District prosecuting attorney, will seek a second term in office. First elected in 2022, her district includes Craighead, Greene, Clay, Crittenden, Mississippi and Poinsett counties….
by - October 20, 2025 7:39 pm
Gov. Sanders announces appointments
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Monday (Oct. 20) the following appointments: Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission Kalika Rogers, Bryant, to the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission. Term to expire July 1,…
by - October 20, 2025 7:30 pm
Attorney Curtis Hitt to replace Judge Dan Stidham
Gov. Sarah Sanders has appointed Paragould attorney Curtis Hitt as the 17th Judicial District Court Judge. Hitt will replace Judge Dan Stidham, who announced in August that he plans to…
by - October 20, 2025 1:07 pm
Searcy-based agency Think Idea Studio opens Bentonville office
Think Idea Studio, a Searcy-based marketing and advertising agency, announced Monday (Oct. 20) that it has opened a Bentonville office and hired Brit McKenzie as business development executive. McKenzie will…
by - October 19, 2025 2:54 pm
Payment of insurance premiums, street signals on Fort Smith Board agenda
Insurance agreements, a wash bay for trash trucks and other sanitation vehicles, and payment for more than $1.5 million in traffic signal work are part of a relatively light Fort…
by - October 19, 2025 8:35 am
Rep. Hill sees little movement in government shutdown impasse
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, hasn’t changed his tune since the federal government shutdown began three weeks ago. He’s calling on Congressional Democrats to give up their demands and…
by - October 18, 2025 8:19 am
Fort Smith PR manager talks about lessons learned, successes
Josh Buchfink stepped into the role of Fort Smith’s public relations manager in 2023 without a day of public relations experience, but he believes 13 years of experience as a…
by - October 16, 2025 4:04 pm
Jonesboro sales tax collections steady in September
Jonesboro’s sales and use tax collections in September remained virtually unchanged during the month of September when compared to the same month in 2024, but collections are still lagging behind…
by - October 16, 2025 9:56 am
Craig Wilson named CEO of Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Craig Wilson has been named president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) following a national search. He was the organization’s interim leader since January and before…
by - October 15, 2025 8:16 pm
Consultants: Ready site, energy are keys to landing big projects
Companies seeking to invest in large projects are looking for ready sites and available energy. Financial incentives act as a “coupon” to encourage them to select a site over their…
by - October 14, 2025 4:47 pm
‘Farmaggedon’: Government shutdown deepens agriculture sector disaster
America’s farm sector has been devastated by ongoing trade wars with countries such as China, low commodity prices, foreign competition for markets, higher input costs, weather and other factors. The…
by - October 14, 2025 4:42 pm
State Rep. Jack Ladyman to seek another term
State Rep. Jack Ladyman, R-Jonesboro, will seek a seventh term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Ladyman, who represents District 32, said he’s got more work to do in the…
by - October 14, 2025 11:28 am
Attorney General seeks to dismiss Senate District 26 special election lawsuit
A lawsuit filed to force a December special election to fill the vacant Arkansas Senate District 26 seat should be dismissed because it “failed to state a claim” that requires…
by - October 13, 2025 12:25 pm
Freight sorter systems to be deployed on I-55 and I-40
Quarterhill, a provider of intelligent transportation system solutions, together with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Arkansas Highway Police have launched a $2.7 million project to modernize freight…
by - October 13, 2025 12:23 pm
LR Public Radio announces $500,000 journalism endowment honoring Judith K. Faust
Little Rock Public Radio has established the Judith K. Faust Endowment for Journalism, a new $500,000 fund created to honor the legacy of an Arkansan whose life was devoted to…
by - October 12, 2025 10:09 am
Lithium summit planned for late October
Arkansas economic leaders are preparing for their second annual lithium summit to take place in Little Rock on Oct. 28-29, 2025. Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald, who appeared on this…