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Arkansas Timber Industry Faces Challenges as Drought Stresses Forests and Economy

Thursday, July 9 by Haleigh Reichen

The prolonged drought affecting Arkansas and much of the South is continuing to impact the state's timber industry, creating challenges for both commercial timber operations and residential landowners. According to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, the state is home to more than 18 million acres... Read More.

Arkansas Gains New Federal Waivers for Greater Flexibility in Education Funding and Accountability

Wednesday, July 8 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas has become the fifth state approved to receive the U.S. Department of Education's "Returning Education to the States" waiver, a federal initiative intended to give states greater flexibility in administering education programs and federal funding. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the approval Tuesday... Read More.

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Postal Service Proposes Increase in Stamp Prices

Wednesday, July 8 by Alex Bivens

WASHINGTON — The price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp could increase by four cents this summer under proposed rate changes announced by the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission seeking to increase the price of a... Read More.

Pedigree Wet Dog Food Recalled Over Metal and Plastic Contamination Risk

Tuesday, July 7 by Haleigh Reichen

Mars Petcare US, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for two lots of Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor wet dog food after the products, which were intended for destruction, were mistakenly sold in the United States. According to the company and the... Read More.

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Hope Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains in Wooded Area

Tuesday, July 7 by Haleigh Reichen

The Hope Police Department is investigating after human remains were discovered in a wooded area near the 1200 block of West Avenue B over the Independence Day weekend. According to police, officers responded to the area at approximately 8:02 p.m. Saturday after a person cleaning... Read More.

Treasury Launches Trump Accounts to Help Children Build Wealth with New Tax Advantaged Investment Program

Monday, July 6 by Haleigh Reichen

The U.S. Department of the Treasury officially launched Trump Accounts nationwide on July 4, introducing a new tax-advantaged investment program for children as part of the country's 250th Independence Day celebration. Created through President Donald Trump's tax and spending legislation, the free-to-open accounts — formally... Read More.

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Clinton National Airport Unveils Plans for More Seating and Enhanced Waiting Areas

Monday, July 6 by Haleigh Reichen

The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock announced in a news release Monday that it will be adding additional spaces, including additional seating, for travelers outside the airport entrance as well as inside the terminal. “A refreshed seating area is coming to... Read More.

Protecting Arkansas Timber Jobs Strengthening Local Manufacturing and Supporting Constituents

Monday, July 6 by Haleigh Reichen

As a licensed forester, Congressman Westerman understands just how important our forest and timber industries are to the health of our economy. So, for a country – and a state like Arkansas – that produces such an abundance of timber, it’s unfortunate that we... Read More.

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Sheridan Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday And Invites Community to Participate in First Ever Independence Day Parade

Thursday, July 2 by Haleigh Reichen

America is hitting a major milestone this year as the young country turns 250! To celebrate the occasion, Sheridan will hold its first Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. Leading up to America’s 250th birthday, a series of events will take place... Read More.

Arkansas Posts Fifth Largest Surplus in History with $655 Million in Fiscal Year 2026

Thursday, July 2 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas finished Fiscal Year 2026 with a $655 million general revenue surplus, marking the fifth-largest surplus in state history, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). State officials reported that total gross revenue collections for the fiscal year reached $8.686 billion, an... Read More.

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Nine Arkansas Hospitals Cited for Failing Federal Price Transparency Rules

Thursday, July 2 by Haleigh Reichen

Nine Arkansas hospitals have been cited by the Trump administration as part of a nationwide effort to enforce federal hospital price transparency requirements, with facilities receiving either warning letters or requests to submit corrective action plans. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services... Read More.

US Mint Releases Limited Edition 2026 Quarters for America’s 250th Birthday Circulation

Friday, June 26 by Haleigh Reichen

The U.S. Mint has announced the release of a limited run of commemorative quarters that will soon enter circulation across the country ahead of Independence Day. According to the Mint, 250,000 special 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters will be randomly distributed through banks and financial... Read More.

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