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BREAKING! Arkansas lawmakers have voted to eliminate the state grocery tax

Wednesday, April 16 by Rick Walker

State lawmakers have voted to eliminate the state's grocery tax. House Bill 1685 will eliminate the 0.125% tax. It is backed by Governor Sanders and once it is signed, will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The Governor's office says it will return... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Tuesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a plan to change the eligibility of certain items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed plan involves removing candy and soft drinks from the list of items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. This... Read More.

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Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee residents got good news today from the IRS

Monday, April 14 by Rick Walker

Due to storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred in Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee earlier this month, residents of those two states are going to get an extension to file their taxes. The agency announced today that instead of staring down tomorrow's tax deadline, residents... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College Graduation Set for May 16 as Enrollment Rebounds

Monday, April 14 by Alex Bivens

Graduation is set for May 16 for students at Southeast Arkansas College and Courtney Kline, the school’s Dean of Students was asked about the students who will be graduating when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne told Kline... Read More.

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Arkansas Farm Bureau Launches Arkansas Farm Trail to Connect Farmers and Consumers

Friday, April 11 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Farm Bureau has announced a new program that launched last month to provide Arkansas farmers an opportunity to share their stories, connect with consumers and increase visibility of their direct-to-consumer products. Deltaplex News had a chance to speak this week with John McMinn, director... Read More.

Arkansas Legislation Aims to Prohibit PBMs from Owning Pharmacies

Thursday, April 10 by Alex Bivens

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign legislation that would stop pharmacy benefit managers (PBM’s) from owning pharmacies in the state and selling drugs at retail. Pharmacy Benefit Managers are middlemen who negotiate with insurance companies, manufacturers and pharmacies to set drug prices. In... Read More.

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Join the Conversation to Improve South Arkansas Community Health

Wednesday, April 9 by Greg

Every three years, residents of South Arkansas are encouraged to join the conversation about how to strengthen community health. Currently, Jefferson Regional is working on a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This year’s CHNA survey results will help us develop a three-year plan that: •... Read More.

Unpredictable Spring Weather Challenges Schools in Southeast Arkansas

Wednesday, April 9 by Alex Bivens

There was all kinds of weather in Southeast Arkansas last week from sunshine early in the week to thunderstorms, torrential rain and the threat of tornados at the end of the week. Gary Williams, the Superintendent of the White Hall School District, was asked about... Read More.

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Bobby Swofford discusses HB1633’s changes to Arkansas transfer rules

Wednesday, April 9 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed HB1633 into law. Transfer rules for student-athletes has now changed effective immediately with the signage of the law. ORIGINAL STORY: The Arkansas Legislature has sent House Bill 1633 to the desk of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that will... Read More.

US Army Corps of Engineers shut down Central Arkansas parks due to rising water

Saturday, April 5 by Luke Matheson

The US Army Corps of Engineers have closed down multiple parks due to rising water along the Arkansas River. Parks at Locks and Dams 3 through 6 have been closed as of Saturday afternoon. Parks closed include: Willow Beach Lock and Dam 6 Tar Camp Lock and Dam 5 St.... Read More.

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Arkansas A.G. offers tips on how to avoid scammers/price gouging after severe weather

Friday, April 4 by Luke Matheson

Act 376 of 1997 prohibitions on price gouging are now in effect following Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s declaration of a state of emergency on April 2 in Executive Order 25-07. “I continue to pray for those impacted by the April 2 storms, which caused significant... Read More.

Arkansas State Police to launch high visibility enforcement to stop distracted driving

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office (AHSO) is launching a state high-visibility enforcement effort, April 7-14, 2025, to deter distracted driving. Law enforcement officers statewide will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers: Put the Phone Away... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

BREAKING! Arkansas lawmakers have voted to eliminate the state grocery tax

Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee residents got good news today from the IRS

Southeast Arkansas College Graduation Set for May 16 as Enrollment Rebounds

Arkansas Farm Bureau Launches Arkansas Farm Trail to Connect Farmers and Consumers

Arkansas Legislation Aims to Prohibit PBMs from Owning Pharmacies

Join the Conversation to Improve South Arkansas Community Health

Unpredictable Spring Weather Challenges Schools in Southeast Arkansas

Bobby Swofford discusses HB1633’s changes to Arkansas transfer rules

US Army Corps of Engineers shut down Central Arkansas parks due to rising water

Arkansas A.G. offers tips on how to avoid scammers/price gouging after severe weather

Arkansas State Police to launch high visibility enforcement to stop distracted driving

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