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Arkansas Senator Ben Gilmore to Join Attorney General Office Prompting Senate Vacancy and Leadership Changes

Friday, June 26 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Friday that state Sen. Ben Gilmore (R–District 1) will join his office as a senior advisor, a move that will require Gilmore to resign his seat in the Arkansas Senate. Gilmore is expected to begin his new role on... Read More.

Fugitive Texarkana Sex Offender Arrested After Yearlong Manhunt Near Lewisville

Friday, June 26 by Haleigh Reichen

A nearly year-long search for a Texarkana man ended Tuesday when authorities located and arrested an unregistered sex offender in a wooded area north of Lewisville. The arrest took place on June 25, 2026, when the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department worked alongside the U.S. Marshals... Read More.

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Awards Nearly 20 Million in Merit Bonuses to 5K Educators Through LEARNS Program

Friday, June 26 by Haleigh Reichen

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education announced Friday that nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, will be distributed to nearly 5,000 educators through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program. The program, created under the LEARNS Act, provides merit-based bonuses to... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Sues Snapchat Over Alleged Risks to Minors and Consumer Violations

Thursday, June 25 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a 63-page lawsuit against Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, alleging the social media platform's design and business practices have exposed minors to safety risks while violating state consumer protection laws. The lawsuit, filed June 23 in... Read More.

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Arkansas Athletics, CommunityAmerica Credit Union Launch Multi-Year Partnership Including Razorback Stadium Naming Rights

Wednesday, June 24 by Haleigh Reichen

The University of Arkansas Department of Athletics has signed a long-term partnership with CommunityAmerica Credit Union, marking a significant step in the credit union’s growing commitment to Northwest Arkansas. Facilitated by Learfield and Razorback Sports Properties, Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium will become CommunityAmerica Razorback... Read More.

Two Years Later: Fordyce Community Remembers Deadly Mad Butcher Shooting

Monday, June 22 by Haleigh Reichen

Sunday marked two years since the mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce that claimed four lives and injured 11 others, including two law enforcement officers. The shooting occurred on June 21, 2024, when authorities said gunfire erupted in the grocery store... Read More.

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Low Rice Acreage Prompts Temporary Closures at Riceland Drying Facilities

Monday, June 22 by Alex Bivens

Riceland Foods has announced plans to temporarily suspend operations at nine of its rice drying facilities during the upcoming harvest season as rice acreage across the region continues to decline. The cooperative said the decision was driven by a significant reduction in planted rice acres,... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Sues Roblox, Discord Over Child Safety Allegations

Monday, June 22 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday that the state has filed lawsuits against Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc., alleging the two companies failed to adequately protect children and used deceptive practices related to the safety of their platforms. Roblox is an online gaming platform... Read More.

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State Agencies Told to Tighten Spending in New Letter from Governor

Friday, June 19 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is directing state department heads and cabinet secretaries to continue efforts to reduce government spending, according to a letter sent this week. In the letter, Sanders tied the push for reduced spending to her goal of continuing cuts to the... Read More.

Judge Lets Majority of Wrongful Death Claims Move Forward in Bryan Malinowski Case

Friday, June 19 by Haleigh Reichen

A federal judge has ruled that most of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the widow of former Little Rock airport director Bryan Malinowski can move forward. Maria Malinowski filed the lawsuit in May 2025 against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and... Read More.

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ATLAS Results Show Increase in Student Proficiency Across Arkansas

Thursday, June 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas education officials say public school test scores are showing continued improvement in 2026, according to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education. State officials said more students than ever scored proficient on the Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System (ATLAS) exam... Read More.

Hammerhead Worms Confirmed in 10 Arkansas Counties; Experts Discuss How To Properly Dispose Of Them

Wednesday, June 17 by Haleigh Reichen

According to reporting by the Cleveland County Herald, hammerhead worms—an invasive species of terrestrial flatworm—have been confirmed in at least 10 Arkansas counties after being reported in the state for at least a decade. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, the worms... Read More.

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