Team Special Olympics Arkansas is off to an outstanding start at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, bringing home gold medals, earning major victories and setting personal records while representing the Natural State on the…
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Arkansas Unemployment Rate Falls To 4.2% As State Employment Reaches Record High In May 2026
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…
Atkins Man Sentenced To More Than 19 Years In Federal Prison For Child Sexual Abuse Material Production
An Atkins man will spend more than 19 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving underage victims, according to federal prosecutors. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for…
Arkansas Attorney General Sues Roblox And Discord Over Child Safety Allegations
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc., alleging the companies knowingly profited while exposing children to online dangers and misleading parents about the safety of their platforms.…
UPDATE: Angel has been found deceased
UPDATE UPDATE It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Angel has been found deceased. Please join us in keeping her family/friends in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this difficult…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces New Arkansas Board and Commission Appointments
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new round of appointments and reappointments to numerous Arkansas boards, commissions, and advisory councils, including several appointments involving communities across central and north-central Arkansas. Among the regional appointments announced…
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission Celebrates National Prairie Day and World Trails Day
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission is encouraging Arkansans to celebrate National Prairie Day and World Trails Day by exploring some of the state’s most unique natural habitats this weekend. Officials say Arkansas prairies preserve a…
Increased Military Traffic Expected on Arkansas Highways Through June 15
Motorists across Arkansas should expect increased military traffic on Interstates and highways beginning Friday, May 29, and continuing through June 15 as Arkansas National Guard troops travel for annual training exercises. According to officials, National…
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas Nature Center in Fort Smith Arkansas Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas Nature Center Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor in Fort Smith Arkansas The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Fort Smith has officially welcomed its 1 millionth visitor, marking…
Battle of the Badges Tip-A-Cop Raises More Than $39,000 for Special Olympics Arkansas Athletes
The 2026 Battle of the Badges Tip-A-Cop fundraiser has officially wrapped up, with law enforcement agencies across Arkansas helping raise more than $39,000 for Special Olympics Arkansas athletes. The top fundraising city this year was…
