Sanders announces Medicaid work requirement soft launch for Arkansas ARHOME recipients
Arkansas's welfare-to-work requirement soft launches next Wednesday, with full implementation set for Jan. 1, 2027.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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State senator to resign to become advisor to Arkansas attorney general
A state senator plans to step down to join Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office, the state’s top lawyer announced Friday.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Love vows order halting school vouchers if elected Arkansas governor
Democratic state Sen. Fred Love said Friday he would issue an executive order halting the administration of Arkansas’ school voucher program if elected gov...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Arkansas family mourns after 13-year-old arrested for deadly shooting of 17-year-old
Arkansas family mourns after 13-year-old arrested for deadly shooting of 17-year-old
Jun 27, 2026Open source
U.S. Marshals arrest Arkansas man wanted for multiple firearm, sex offender charges
U.S. Marshals arrest Arkansas man wanted for multiple firearm, sex offender charges
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Arkansas educators to be awarded nearly $20M through 'LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program'
Arkansas educators to be awarded nearly $20M through 'LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program'
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Blue and Green Envelope Program helps improve safety in traffic stops for drivers with mental illness and a...
The State of Arkansas introduced the Blue and Green Envelope Program this year to help make traffic stops safer, calmer and more effective for Arkansas drive...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
How Arkansas softball helped prepare DJ Gasso to become Tulsa's head coach
Since taking over at Tulsa, Gasso has pointed to Courtney Deifel and Matt Meuchel as two of the biggest influences on his coaching development.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Entergy seeks to intervene in FOIA lawsuit over data center in West Memphis
Utility giant Entergy Arkansas and a front company are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit seeking records of the utility's contracts with Google concerning a...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Arkansas Postcard Past: Crossett in 1912
Crossett, 1912: Founded by a group led by Edward Crossett and its lumber operation, the town was a “company town” until 1946. The lumber company helped p...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purch...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
SNAP payment error rate points to critical investments needed to fight hunger in Arkansas
On June 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) released the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025 Paymen...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
UAMS, Helena Hospital announced co-management agreement
A day after announcing it would take over management of a Bryant hospital, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Helena Hospital announc...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Arkansas Governor joins national A.I. workforce initiative
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has joined a new national artificial intelligence initiative that launched Thursday, June 25.RAISE US, started by former Governo
Jun 26, 2026Open source
UAMS, Helena Hospital to sign co-management pact expanding specialist access
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Helena Hospital are planning to sign a co-management agreement that will give the hospital direct acc
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Arkansas lawmaker forms trade association focused on AI, data center policy
The Arkansas Connected Communities Association (ARCC), a trade association focused on AI data center policy, was recently established to bring together stakehol
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Arkansas sues Snapchat, claims app uses deceptive practices
Arkansas is suing the social media platform Snapchat and its parent company, Snap, Inc., claiming it engages in deceptive trade practices and hurts the healt...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
AAA: Arkansas gas prices drop as Independence Day travel nears
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline fell another 11 cents last week to $3.51 a gallon, AAA reported Thursday.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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Ponca is in Newton County, Arkansas.
Region: Arkansas
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Sanders announces Medicaid work requirement soft launch for Arkansas ARHOME recipients
Arkansas's welfare-to-work requirement soft launches next Wednesday, with full implementation set for Jan. 1, 2027.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
State senator to resign to become advisor to Arkansas attorney general
A state senator plans to step down to join Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office, the state’s top lawyer announced Friday.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Love vows order halting school vouchers if elected Arkansas governor
Democratic state Sen. Fred Love said Friday he would issue an executive order halting the administration of Arkansas’ school voucher program if elected gov...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Arkansas family mourns after 13-year-old arrested for deadly shooting of 17-year-old
Arkansas family mourns after 13-year-old arrested for deadly shooting of 17-year-old
Jun 27, 2026Open source
U.S. Marshals arrest Arkansas man wanted for multiple firearm, sex offender charges
U.S. Marshals arrest Arkansas man wanted for multiple firearm, sex offender charges
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Arkansas educators to be awarded nearly $20M through 'LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program'
Arkansas educators to be awarded nearly $20M through 'LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program'
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Blue and Green Envelope Program helps improve safety in traffic stops for drivers with mental illness and a...
The State of Arkansas introduced the Blue and Green Envelope Program this year to help make traffic stops safer, calmer and more effective for Arkansas drive...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
How Arkansas softball helped prepare DJ Gasso to become Tulsa's head coach
Since taking over at Tulsa, Gasso has pointed to Courtney Deifel and Matt Meuchel as two of the biggest influences on his coaching development.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Entergy seeks to intervene in FOIA lawsuit over data center in West Memphis
Utility giant Entergy Arkansas and a front company are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit seeking records of the utility's contracts with Google concerning a...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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