Arkansas DHS leaders grilled during emotional hearing on 2025 care facility death
"I know that there has been a settlement said, but money does not bring back Zachary," Angela Stephens told lawmakers.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Arkansas alligator hunting season applications available
Applications for the 2026 Arkansas alligator hunting season are available at agfc.com until midnight July 31. Anyone interested in pursuing alligators on pub...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Jim Lindsey, Arkansas football icon and member of 1964 national champion team, has died
Lindsey helped Arkansas to a national championship in 1964 and was one of the Razorbacks' most influential philanthropists.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Much of Arkansas under extreme heat warning through Tuesday as heat index values climb
Dangerous heat and humidity are expected across Arkansas on Monday and Tuesday, forecasters said.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Wind Surge take three from Travelers
Wichita returns home to host Midland for six games The Kansan Staff NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Wichita Wind Surge returned to play after… Login to...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Arkansans who banded together to save PBS deserve better than this
COMMENTARY: Arkansas TV’s decision to remove one PBS news program from its lineup and reschedule another is a betrayal to those who were trying to do the r...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
The Summer Heat Can Sneak Up on You; Dr. Ashley Norse Explains When It Becomes Dangerous
It doesn't take long - a few hours in the Arkansas heat, a neighborhood walk, a youth sporting event.Even mowing the lawn. What begins as a little extra sweati
Jul 19, 2026Open source
La licencia del ex superintendente de Fouke, Arkansas, Jim Buie, fue suspendida por tres años debido a pre...
FOUKE, Arkansas -- La Junta Estatal de Educación de Arkansas ha suspendido la licencia del exsuperintendente Jim Buie por tres años debido a presuntas viol...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors to consider new AI policy for city employees
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- During a regular meeting Monday, the city Board of Directors will consider amending city personnel policy to include guidance on use of ar...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Seniors leading Lions through summer into fall
CENTERPOINT -- Both Jessieville and Mountain Pine football have been hard at work getting ready for football season as both teams went to Centerpoint's seven...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
West Memphis school principals to start wearing body cams this school year
Class will be back in session for schools in West Memphis Arkansas on August 4 and for the first time, some school administrators will be wearing body cameras.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Veteran-Owned Retrospect Wellness Opens Paragould Location Following Jonesboro Expansion
Local veteran and Licensed Professional Counselor Doug Strickland is continuing to expand access to comprehensive mental health and wellness services across...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
UAMS opens new orthopaedic and sports medicine clinic in Little Rock
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday (July 15) to celebrate the opening of the new UAMS Health Ort...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Arkansas cyclosporiasis cases rise to 26, iceberg lettuce linked to cases out of state
As of Friday the Arkansas Department of Health reports 26 cases of Cyclosporiasis in the state. This is drastically up from at least one case confirmed Monday.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Two Narratives, One Ballot Box: Trump’s Concerns and Arkansas’ Response
President Trump used his address to the nation Thursday night to revive a debate that has defined American politics for years: Can voters trust the election sys
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Buc-ee’s is set to open its first Arkansas location on August 17th in Benton, and local supporters have b...
Buc-ee’s is set to open its first Arkansas location on August 17th in Benton, and local supporters have begun to voice their excitement.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
AGFC releases new fishing guidebook
Get your hands on the new 2026-27 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook by downloading a copy right to your phone. Anglers and boaters in Arkansas should be famil...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Top Arkansas teachers balance excellence, burnout risks
High-performing teachers do not have to sacrifice their personal lives or take on unsustainable workloads to earn recognition, two Arkansas merit pay recipie...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Sanders announces $3.4 million for water and wastewater projects across Arkansas
Gov. Sanders has announced more than $3.4 million in loans and grants for water and wastewater projects across Arkansas.
Jul 17, 2026Open source
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Stephens is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
Region: Arkansas
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Arkansas alligator hunting season applications available
Applications for the 2026 Arkansas alligator hunting season are available at agfc.com until midnight July 31. Anyone interested in pursuing alligators on pub...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Jim Lindsey, Arkansas football icon and member of 1964 national champion team, has died
Lindsey helped Arkansas to a national championship in 1964 and was one of the Razorbacks' most influential philanthropists.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Much of Arkansas under extreme heat warning through Tuesday as heat index values climb
Dangerous heat and humidity are expected across Arkansas on Monday and Tuesday, forecasters said.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Wind Surge take three from Travelers
Wichita returns home to host Midland for six games The Kansan Staff NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Wichita Wind Surge returned to play after… Login to...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Arkansans who banded together to save PBS deserve better than this
COMMENTARY: Arkansas TV’s decision to remove one PBS news program from its lineup and reschedule another is a betrayal to those who were trying to do the r...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
The Summer Heat Can Sneak Up on You; Dr. Ashley Norse Explains When It Becomes Dangerous
It doesn't take long - a few hours in the Arkansas heat, a neighborhood walk, a youth sporting event.Even mowing the lawn. What begins as a little extra sweati
Jul 19, 2026Open source
La licencia del ex superintendente de Fouke, Arkansas, Jim Buie, fue suspendida por tres años debido a pre...
FOUKE, Arkansas -- La Junta Estatal de Educación de Arkansas ha suspendido la licencia del exsuperintendente Jim Buie por tres años debido a presuntas viol...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors to consider new AI policy for city employees
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- During a regular meeting Monday, the city Board of Directors will consider amending city personnel policy to include guidance on use of ar...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Seniors leading Lions through summer into fall
CENTERPOINT -- Both Jessieville and Mountain Pine football have been hard at work getting ready for football season as both teams went to Centerpoint's seven...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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33.4550440, -93.0213910
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Ouachita County
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