The Arkansas State Highway Commission has released the Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2030 and is inviting public comment through July 28, 2026. The STIP outlines regionally significant transportation projects…
Beebe Clerk/Treasurer Carol Westergren has been elected president of the Arkansas Municipal League for the 2026-2027 term during the organization’s 92nd Annual Convention held June 17-19 in North Little Rock. Westergren previously served as the…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Human Services announced the soft launch of the state’s Medicaid work requirement will begin July 1, 2026. The program applies to eligible adults enrolled in the…
A multi-agency search is underway after 2 kayakers were reported missing on the Strawberry River early Friday morning. Authorities say the pair launched their kayaks from Horseshoe Bend on June 25, 2026, and were expected…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced more than $2 million in funding to help Arkansas forest landowners protect and restore forests across the state. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the…
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, alleging the social media platform put minors at risk while misleading parents about the safety of its features.…
Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined in May 2026 as the state’s workforce and employment levels reached new record highs, according to data released by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Warns Residents About Fraudulent Email Scam The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is warning Arkansans about fraudulent emails being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency. Officials say the scam…
The Melbourne School District has announced it has been awarded a 3-year 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant totaling $550,000 to support students and families across the district. According to the district, the funding will…
Arkansas Leaders Celebrate Small Businesses and Entrepreneur Growth Across The Natural State Arkansas continues gaining national recognition for supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses after Forbes ranked The Natural State as the 3rd-best state in the…
