The Little Rock Zoo will temporarily close for one week as dangerously hot temperatures are expected to impact central Arkansas, with zoo officials citing the safety and well-being of animals, employees and visitors as the…
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Arkansas Opens Up to $20 Million in FEMA Flood Mitigation Grants for Communities
Arkansas cities, towns, and counties have an opportunity to secure a share of up to $20 million in federal funding aimed at reducing flood risks across the state. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced it…
Arkansas Sets Tourism Record with 54.3 Million Visitors and $10.2 Billion in Spending in 2025
Arkansas welcomed 54.3 million visitors in 2025, setting a new all-time tourism record and generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending, according to the state’s 2025 Economic Impact Report released Thursday by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.…
Batesville Firefighters Make Sweet Stop at Kids’ Lemonade Stand on Hot Summer Day
A routine trip back from an emergency call turned into a memorable community moment this week when members of the Batesville Fire Department stopped to support a neighborhood lemonade stand. The department shared on social…
Arkansas Reports 10 Cases of Explosive Diarrhea (Cyclosporiasis in 2026); Health Officials Urge Safe Food Handling
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed 10 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far in 2026, prompting health officials to remind Arkansans about the importance of proper food handling and produce preparation.…
Arkansas Ranked #1 in Nation for Religious Liberty, Earns First-Ever “Excellent” Rating
Arkansas has been named the top state in America for protecting religious liberty, according to the First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD). Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday that Arkansas earned…
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Trade Mission to U.K., Belgium and Ireland
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday she will lead an overseas trade mission to the United Kingdom, Belgium and Ireland from July 19 through July 24, highlighting Arkansas’ growing aerospace and defense industry while pursuing…
Arkansas Opportunity Zone Nominations Open Through July 31 for New Investment Areas
Arkansas communities have until July 31 to nominate eligible census tracts for designation as new federal Opportunity Zones, a program designed to attract private investment into economically distressed areas through federal tax incentives. The Arkansas…
USPS Forever Stamp Price Increasing to 82 Cents on July 12
The cost of mailing a letter is going up again. The U.S. Postal Service will increase the price of a First-Class Forever Stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents beginning Sunday, July 12. The 4-cent…
ARDOT Steps Up Cover Your Load Enforcement to Reduce Litter on Arkansas Highways
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is launching a statewide effort to increase enforcement of Arkansas’s Cover Your Load law in an effort to reduce roadside litter, improve highway safety, and save taxpayer dollars. State…
