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New World Screwworm arrives in the U.S.
The New World Screwworm has arrived in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of the lethal…
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by - June 8, 2026 12:03 am
Report: Rising number of uninsured children in Arkansas
Arkansas ranked 43rd in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book. The state improved two spots from its ranking of 45th in last year’s Data Book, while…
by - June 5, 2026 7:17 am
America’s protein triangle
In an increasingly competitive world, nations are placing renewed importance on food production as a source of economic strength and national power. With global population projected to reach nearly 10…
by - June 5, 2026 7:10 am
Gladner to retire from Arkansas Broadcasters Association later this year
Neal Gladner will retire as executive director of the Arkansas Broadcasters Association later this year and the search for his replacement is on. ABA President Kristen Speer announced the opening…
by - June 4, 2026 1:06 pm
Arkansas TV Commission rescinds PBS disaffiliation
The Arkansas TV Commission voted with zero audible “no” votes to rescind its December decision to disaffiliate from PBS and pay its dues for 2027 in its quarterly meeting Thursday…
by - June 3, 2026 8:12 pm
ASU System Board of Trustees approves $402.6 million budget for next year
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees on Wednesday (June 3) approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027. Interim System President…
by - June 3, 2026 9:32 am
Arkansas TV Foundation surpasses $2 million goal
The Arkansas TV Foundation said Wednesday (June 3) it has surpassed its $2 million fundraising goal in an effort to keep its Public Service Broadcasting (PBS) affiliation. According to a…
by - June 3, 2026 9:26 am
Pistole, Roedel take new roles with Arkansas Farm Bureau
The Arkansas Farm Bureau has promoted Bryan Pistole to vice president of information technology and production, and hired Rob Roedel as vice president of communications. Pistole has been with Arkansas…
by - June 2, 2026 3:11 pm
Jonesboro receives grant for bulletproof vests
The city of Jonesboro has been awarded a $42,358 grant through the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program granted by the U.S. Department of Justice. The funding will allow the…
by - May 31, 2026 10:16 am
Westerman touts transportation funding, defense economy, outdoors act
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, said he will host a field hearing in Hot Springs during the second week in June to collect testimony for the Great American Outdoors…
by - May 28, 2026 6:33 pm
Arkansas Development Finance Authority awards $13 million in tax credits
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) announced at its May board meeting the recipients of the 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for 2026, awarding $13.3 million in annual…
by - May 28, 2026 12:14 pm
Washington Regional announces restructuring plan, will cut 86 jobs
Amidst rising inflation costs, lower reimbursement rates, and shifting state and federal policy, Washington Regional Medical System announced a restructuring plan Thursday (May 28) that will result in 86 job…
by - May 27, 2026 3:04 pm
Fort Smith municipal elections attracting a lot of interest
There could be 20 or more Fort Smith municipal candidates on the ballot in November. City of Fort Smith Clerk Sherri Gard said the 2026 election cycle may generate the…
by - May 26, 2026 5:11 pm
Joe Molinaro to retire from Broadband Association
The Broadband Association of Arkansas, formerly the Arkansas Cable Telecommunications Association, announced longtime executive director Joe Molinaro will retire his post at the end of the year. Molinaro is the…
by - May 26, 2026 5:02 pm
Dr. Todd Shields named A-State System president
Dr. Todd Shields, the chancellor for the Arkansas State University Jonesboro campus was named the A-State System president on Tuesday (May 26). The A-State Board of Trustees selected Shields to…
by - May 26, 2026 3:09 pm
Fort Smith Board yet to tackle funding for significant water system needs
Editor’s note: This is the sixth story in a series addressing identified Fort Smith water system replacement and repair needs with cost estimates that approach $600 million. Link here for…
by - May 21, 2026 3:57 pm
State chamber leader touts Northwest Arkansas growth
Fresh off another round of state income tax cuts, Randy Zook is not only ready for what comes next but also eyeing the next decade of growth. The Arkansas State…
by - May 20, 2026 10:57 pm
Teens are the partners we need for a thriving Arkansas
What would Arkansas be like if every teen had the support they needed to transition into a healthy adulthood? When Teen Health Arkansas (THAR) asked youth what they thought, the…
by - May 20, 2026 6:30 pm
Change-of-government ballot vote could again come before the Fort Smith Board
The push to have the Fort Smith Board of Directors place a change-of-government question on the November 2026 general election ballot may not be dead despite the failure of two…
by - May 20, 2026 2:49 pm
Combined FY 2026 and FY 2027 Arkansas revenue surplus could be just under $1 billion
Arkansas’ total tax revenue in fiscal year 2026, which ends in June, is expected to total $8.634 billion, up $278.7 million, or 3.3% from the previous fiscal year, according to…