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…
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…
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest following the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old boy in northern Pulaski County. According to investigators, deputies responded around 6:06 p.m. on July 7 to the 24000…
A Washington County judge has scheduled the capital murder trial for, the man accused of fatally stabbing Clinton and Cristen Brink while they were hiking at Devil’s Den State Park. According to court records, McGann’s…
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has confirmed that Centene Corporation will no longer participate in Arkansas’ ARHOME Medicaid expansion program beginning in 2027. The change affects approximately 70,000 ARHOME beneficiaries currently enrolled in…
The Office of Keep Arkansas Beautiful is officially part of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) following the passage of Act 148 during the 2026 Fiscal Session. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Mark Johnson,…
A massive plume of Saharan dust is expected to move across the Gulf Coast and reach Arkansas later this week, bringing hazy skies, vivid sunrises and sunsets, and reduced air quality. Forecasters say the dust…
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…
Arkansas hospitals continue to be a major economic engine across the state, generating an estimated $19.73 billion in annual economic output while serving as essential healthcare providers for communities large and small. According to the…
A major change to Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, officially takes effect on July 1, 2026. Under a waiver approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, SNAP benefits in…
