Seven Earthquakes Reported Along New Madrid Fault Line
Residents near the New Madrid Fault Line woke up to seismic activity on Monday as seven minor earthquakes shook the region, according to officials from...
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission director announces resignation
By: Mary Hennigan Arkansas Advocate Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth announced his resignation Thursday during the wildlife agency’s regular monthly meeting. Booth has...
Arkansas Announces $48 Million in Workforce Training Grants
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined workforce development officials Thursday to announce a significant new Arkansas initiative, providing $48 million in workforce...
Called-2-Duty Campaign Launches in Little Rock to Support Veterans Battling Substance Abuse
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Revolution Music Room in Little Rock was filled Saturday night with supporters gathered to kick off Called-2-Duty, a new campaign...
Arkansas VA to Hold Virtual Claims Clinic for Veterans on November 21
The Little Rock VA Regional Office will host its monthly Virtual VA Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans on Thursday, November 21, from 4 to 6...
Buffalo National River Crews Repair Flood Damage, Suspend Campsite Fees Until 2025
HARRISON, Ark. — Crews at the Buffalo National River are working to repair extensive damage caused by severe flooding following heavy rainfall earlier this week....
Arkansas Celebrates Official Designation of U.S. Highway 67 as Interstate 57
BEEBE, Ark. — On Thursday, November 7, community members and officials gathered in Beebe to celebrate the official designation of portions of U.S. Highway 67...
Arkansas Voters to Decide Fate of Pope County Casino in High-Stakes Issue 2 Vote
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This Election Day, Arkansans will have a significant decision to make regarding the future of casino gaming in the state, as...
Arkansas Announces New 815-Acre Prison Site in Franklin County, Expected to Create 800 Jobs
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas has announced the purchase of 815 acres in Charleston, Franklin County, for $2.95 million to build a new prison. State...
Arkansas Crop Burning Raises Health and Safety Concerns as New Legislation Proposed
JONESBORO, AR — Recently, smoke from crop burning by rice farmers in northeastern Arkansas blanketed Jonesboro, creating hazy skies and causing discomfort for many residents....