by - October 19, 2025 8:35 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, hasn’t changed his tune since the federal government shutdown began three weeks ago. He’s calling on Congressional Democrats to give up their demands and…
by - October 18, 2025 8:19 am
Josh Buchfink stepped into the role of Fort Smith’s public relations manager in 2023 without a day of public relations experience, but he believes 13 years of experience as a…
by - October 16, 2025 4:04 pm
Jonesboro’s sales and use tax collections in September remained virtually unchanged during the month of September when compared to the same month in 2024, but collections are still lagging behind…
by - October 16, 2025 9:56 am
Craig Wilson has been named president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) following a national search. He was the organization’s interim leader since January and before…
by - October 15, 2025 8:16 pm
Companies seeking to invest in large projects are looking for ready sites and available energy. Financial incentives act as a “coupon” to encourage them to select a site over their…
by - October 14, 2025 4:47 pm
America’s farm sector has been devastated by ongoing trade wars with countries such as China, low commodity prices, foreign competition for markets, higher input costs, weather and other factors. The…
by - October 14, 2025 4:42 pm
State Rep. Jack Ladyman, R-Jonesboro, will seek a seventh term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Ladyman, who represents District 32, said he’s got more work to do in the…
by - October 14, 2025 11:28 am
A lawsuit filed to force a December special election to fill the vacant Arkansas Senate District 26 seat should be dismissed because it “failed to state a claim” that requires…
by - October 13, 2025 12:25 pm
Quarterhill, a provider of intelligent transportation system solutions, together with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Arkansas Highway Police have launched a $2.7 million project to modernize freight…
by - October 13, 2025 12:23 pm
Little Rock Public Radio has established the Judith K. Faust Endowment for Journalism, a new $500,000 fund created to honor the legacy of an Arkansan whose life was devoted to…
by - October 12, 2025 10:09 am
Arkansas economic leaders are preparing for their second annual lithium summit to take place in Little Rock on Oct. 28-29, 2025. Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald, who appeared on this…
by - October 12, 2025 9:47 am
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is introducing the Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities Act (H.R. 5710), legislation that hopes to help farmers bridge the safety net gap until the…
by - October 10, 2025 12:47 pm
A recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., by seven city of Fort Smith officials and employees cost just under $15,000, but the city spends considerably more than that with a…
by - October 9, 2025 8:27 pm
The 2022 Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Dr. Chris Jones, officially kicked off Thursday (Oct. 9) his bid for the 2nd District Congressional seat. If Jones wins the Democratic nomination, he…
by - October 8, 2025 8:55 pm
Amidst the backdrop of a federal government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is not slowing down in his effort to help Arkansas farmers. The First District Congressman said in…
by - October 8, 2025 5:00 pm
Attorney Jen Standerfer hopes for a “fair and reasoned” result with the Oct. 15 hearing on a lawsuit seeking to expedite a special election in Senate District 26. Pulaski County…
by - October 7, 2025 6:29 pm
The Arkansas National Guard Foundation (ANGF) named Randy Lann as its new executive director, effective Oct, 1, 2025. Lann brings decades of nonprofit leadership, association management, and community service experience…
by - October 7, 2025 6:13 pm
A group at Arkansas State University is studying election administration with support from a new grant the institution has secured. The Elections Trust Initiative (ETI) awarded A-State a grant of…
by - October 6, 2025 10:41 pm
The Democratic Party of Arkansas executive committee voted unanimously to hold a primary election for the House District 70 special election. The seat has been vacated by Rep. Carlton Wing,…
by - October 6, 2025 7:24 pm
Franklin County resident Colt Shelby has filed a lawsuit in Pulaski County Circuit Court with the hope of forcing a special election in December for the Senate District 26 seat…
