The Old Independence Regional Museum will celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States with a special free public program on Sunday, June 28, at 2:00 p.m. The event will feature Dr. Kieran O’Keefe,…
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Arkansas Implements New Animal Entry Requirements As New World Screwworm Threat Expands
Arkansas agriculture officials are taking proactive steps to keep the deadly New World Screwworm parasite from spreading into the Natural State as new cases continue to be reported in Texas and New Mexico. The Arkansas…
Arkansas Students Show Major Academic Gains As LEARNS Act Delivers Results
Arkansas students posted significant academic gains across every grade level and subject area on the 2026 Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System, or ATLAS, exam, according to results released Thursday by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders…
North Little Rock Pathology Lab and Owners Agree to $30 Million Settlement Over Alleged Kickbacks and Unnecessary Testing
Advanced Pathology Solutions, formerly known as Advanced Pathology Solutions LLC, headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas, along with its management services organization and current and former owners, have agreed to pay a total of $30…
Arkansas PSC Approves $2.6 Billion Natural Gas Power Plant Near Newark
The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved plans for a new $2.6 billion natural gas power plant near Newark that will provide electricity to Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corp. members across much of the state. The…
Operation Viper Results in 39 Arrests, 33 Firearms Seized Across Arkansas
Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have announced the results of Operation Viper, a high-intensity fugitive apprehension initiative that led to dozens of arrests and significant seizures of weapons, narcotics, and illegal proceeds across…
Arkansas National Guard Announces Fly Over Arkansas Tour For America 250 Celebration
The Arkansas National Guard is preparing to take to the skies across the Natural State as part of its Fly Over Arkansas tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The statewide event is scheduled for June 29…
Lyon College Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Lyon College has announced its Spring 2026 Dean’s List, recognizing 135 students for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.75 or…
Riverview School District Librarians Attend State AAIM Conference In Jonesboro
Three Riverview School District Library Media Specialists recently attended the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media Conference in Jonesboro to expand their knowledge and bring new ideas back to students and teachers in the district. Heather…
Arkansas Department of Transportation Crews Showcase Skills During 2026 Equipment Operators Roadeo
Arkansas Department of Transportation crews from across the state gathered June 11 to compete in the 2026 Equipment Operators Roadeo, showcasing the skills they use every day to maintain Arkansas highways and interstates. The annual…
