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…
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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…
Arkansas Speed Enforcement Campaign Begins July 10 to Reduce Speeding Fatalities
Drivers across Arkansas can expect to see more law enforcement officers on highways and local roads beginning July 10 as the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office joins agencies statewide for the national “Speeding Slows…
Little Rock Receives $30 Million Bezos Earth Fund Grant for 30 Crossing Park
Downtown Little Rock is set for a major transformation after receiving a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to help build the new 30 Crossing Park. The grant is part of the Bezos…
Warning Issued After Viral Squishy Toy Trend Causes Serious Burn Risk for Children
Squishy Toy Heat Warning: Parents Urged to Keep Fidget Toys Out of Hot Cars and Away From Microwaves Parents are being warned about a growing safety hazard involving squishy and gel-filled fidget toys after reports…
