The nation’s 250th: How Arkansans can celebrate July 4
Events marking the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence had been underway in Arkansas well before the July 4 holiday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Update: Manila man killed in three-vehicle crash
A 20-year-old Manila man died Thursday in a three-vehicle crash on Highland Drive in east Jonesboro, according to Arkansas State Police.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Federal judge strikes down several Arkansas petition laws; says laws violate the First Amendment
Federal judge strikes down several Arkansas petition laws; says laws violate the First Amendment
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Brent Morgan to lead Central Arkansas region for Farmers & Merchants Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank announced the appointment of Brent Morgan as Regional President for Central Arkansas, as the Stuttgart-based bank expands its presen...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas Community Foundation board selects Smiley, Ronnel to lead
The Arkansas Community Foundation Board of Directors has elected Vance Smiley of Little Rock as chair and Jennifer Ronnel, also of Little Rock, as vice chair...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas State Police probe EMS worker shooting during Yell County call
A routine early-morning call in Yell County took a turn Thursday when an EMS worker shot a man during an argument with first responders, according to Arkansas S
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas ends 2026 fiscal year with $655M general revenue surplus
Arkansas ended Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) with a $655 million general revenue surplus, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration officials announced Thursd
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Local filmmaker saddles up to spotlight Arkansas in new western short film
A new Western short film is saddling up to show off Arkansas — and it’s being led by a filmmaker who knows the state (and the TV newsroom) well.Alan...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas’ restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Razorback Stadium contract really for 14 years
FAYETTEVILLE -- The Razorback Stadium naming rights contract between CommunityAmerica Credit Union and Learfield is for 14 years, not 13 years as University...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
SAU volleyball season tips off with three-day home tourney
Southern Arkansas has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2026 volleyball season, as the Lady Muleriders, who are led by fourth-year coach Alli Harrell,...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Van Horn to be inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame
FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas baseball Coach Dave Van Horn added another hall of fame honor to his resume Wednesday, this time at the national level.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas SNAP limits start amid federal court battle over waivers
As of Wednesday, candy, soda and "other unhealthy beverages" are among the products not covered by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Arka...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
August special primary set for vacant southeast Arkansas state Senate seat
The special primary election for the vacant state Senate seat formerly held by Crossett Republican Ben Gilmore will be held on Aug. 18 and the special genera...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Corrections board member seeks to force appointment of lawyer by governor
It’s been six months since the Arkansas Board of Corrections fired a private attorney representing it in a lawsuit against the governor’s office, and sin...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas gas prices drop 8 cents ahead of Fourth of July holiday weekend
Arkansas motorists will find lower gas prices at the pump this Fourth of July weekend, according to AAA.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas men's basketball to face Bahamas National Team, three others in Baha Mar Summer League
Arkansas men's basketball to face Bahamas National Team, three others in Baha Mar Summer League
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Sanders calls special election to fill south Arkansas Senate seat vacated by Gilmore
Voters in south Arkansas will select a new state senator in November after Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders called a special election Thursday to repla...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas ends fiscal year with $655 million revenue surplus
State officials announced Thursday (July 2) that Arkansas tax revenue ended the fiscal year (July 2025-June 2026) with a $655 million surplus. It is the fift...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Update: Manila man killed in three-vehicle crash
A 20-year-old Manila man died Thursday in a three-vehicle crash on Highland Drive in east Jonesboro, according to Arkansas State Police.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Federal judge strikes down several Arkansas petition laws; says laws violate the First Amendment
Federal judge strikes down several Arkansas petition laws; says laws violate the First Amendment
Jul 3, 2026Open source
The nation’s 250th: How Arkansans can celebrate July 4
Events marking the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence had been underway in Arkansas well before the July 4 holiday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Brent Morgan to lead Central Arkansas region for Farmers & Merchants Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank announced the appointment of Brent Morgan as Regional President for Central Arkansas, as the Stuttgart-based bank expands its presen...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas Community Foundation board selects Smiley, Ronnel to lead
The Arkansas Community Foundation Board of Directors has elected Vance Smiley of Little Rock as chair and Jennifer Ronnel, also of Little Rock, as vice chair...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas State Police probe EMS worker shooting during Yell County call
A routine early-morning call in Yell County took a turn Thursday when an EMS worker shot a man during an argument with first responders, according to Arkansas S
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arkansas ends 2026 fiscal year with $655M general revenue surplus
Arkansas ended Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) with a $655 million general revenue surplus, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration officials announced Thursd
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Local filmmaker saddles up to spotlight Arkansas in new western short film
A new Western short film is saddling up to show off Arkansas — and it’s being led by a filmmaker who knows the state (and the TV newsroom) well.Alan...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas’ restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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