by - April 16, 2018 6:29 pm
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture has released a rough draft of its new proposed federal farm bill, and it contains several provisions that would slash costs by billions of…
by - April 16, 2018 4:06 pm
The Springfield, Mo.-area nonprofit at the center of a multimillion dollar bribery conspiracy announced Monday (April 16) the hiring of former Arkansas Chief Justice Betty Dickey to help the agency…
by - April 16, 2018 2:54 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to expedite an appeal of a judge’s order blocking the issuance of medical marijuana cultivation licenses. He also said Monday that…
by - April 14, 2018 10:20 am
The Friday night (April 13) missile strikes against Syria through a combined effort of U.S., U.K. and French forces, should also send a lesson to Iranian and North Korean leaders…
by - April 12, 2018 6:14 pm
Arkansas Democrats hope a blue wave will sweep more of their candidates into office in 2018, while Republicans are confident the red tide that now covers the state will help…
by - April 11, 2018 9:12 pm
The race for Sebastian County Treasurer/Collector, now held by incumbent Judith Miller, now includes allegations of a late filing that, if found true, could disqualify Democratic candidate Jeannie Wilson. A…
by - April 11, 2018 7:24 pm
Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said an escalating trade war with China may negatively impact farmers. The U.S. is threatening to impose as much as $150 billion in tariffs…
by - April 11, 2018 12:47 pm
A new grassroots organization, Let Randolph County Vote, will attempt to get the question of alcohol sales on the November ballot in Randolph County. It’s the third attempt since 2014…
by - April 10, 2018 9:26 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors are likely to take up discussion of a prepared food tax at their upcoming April 27 strategic session. The topic came up Tuesday (April…
by - April 10, 2018 4:56 pm
Andrea Allen waited patiently for the train carrying Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis to arrive. The young girl from Hoxie lived in the middle of what was considered the most…
by - April 10, 2018 4:16 pm
Former Arkansas Attorney General and Jonesboro State Representative Dustin McDaniel has a lifetime of connections to Northeast Arkansas. Now, in private law practice with McDaniel, Richardson, and Calhoun, PLLC, he’s…
by - April 10, 2018 12:17 pm
A new study commissioned by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas will hopefully serve as a catalyst for policy discussions to improve on conditions for females in the Arkansas economy. Anna…
by - April 10, 2018 8:43 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson hopes that a $70,000 grant awarded to the city of White Hall may help diversify the impact of the Pine Bluff Arsenal. On Monday (April 9), Hutchinson…
by - April 9, 2018 10:58 pm
An emotional Arkansas Rep. Mat Pitsch, R-Fort Smith, debated Republican primary opponents Denny Altes and Frank Glidewell Monday night (April 9) shortly after hearing his sister Laurie had died. Pitsch…
by - April 8, 2018 10:01 am
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., sees precedent in the past as hope for progress in the future when it comes to President Trump and foreign relations with Russia and North…
by - April 6, 2018 4:42 pm
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai told reporters in Little Rock Friday (April 6) he supports an “open and free Internet” despite criticism from opponents that the Trump administration’s rollback of net…
by - April 6, 2018 4:29 pm
The state Supreme Court on Friday (April 6) declined Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s request to remove Scott Ellington, prosecuting attorney for the 2nd Judicial District of Arkansas, from a…
by - April 5, 2018 11:18 pm
Business and school officials pressed for voter approval of the proposed 5.558-mill increase for the Fort Smith Public School district during a Thursday (April 5) League of River Valley Voters…
by - April 5, 2018 10:53 pm
Fish mislabeling in restaurants is a worldwide problem, and in Arkansas one of the most popular fish consumed — catfish — is at times misidentified on menus. Since 2016 state…
by - April 5, 2018 5:17 pm
Author, outdoor adventure planner and speaker Georgia Pellegrini told Arkansas community and business leaders they have an “incredible opportunity” to help the state develop a brand, adding they should not…
