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...
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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....
Arkansas Issues Widespread Burn Bans Amidst High Wildfire Risk
As the hot and dry conditions persist in Arkansas, officials have imposed burn bans across numerous counties. The entire state is now under a high...
14-Year-Old Arkansas Girl Found Safe After AMBER Alert Issued
LOGAN COUNTY, Ark. — A 14-year-old girl from Ratcliff, Arkansas, who was believed to be with someone she met online, has been found safe, according...
15-year-old dies after being struck by train in Beebe
BEEBE, Ark. — A 15-year-old boy from Beebe tragically lost his life Thursday morning after being struck by a train, according to a statement posted...
Burn Bans Implemented Across Arkansas as Dry Conditions Persist
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As August temperatures continue to rise across Arkansas, long periods without significant rainfall have created dry and hazardous conditions throughout several...
Arkansas Supreme Court Orders Verification of Signatures for Medical Marijuana Amendment
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered Secretary of State John Thurston to “immediately begin verifying” voter signatures submitted in support of a...
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Expansion Measure Falls Short of Signatures, Group Vows Legal Action
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Efforts to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program have hit a roadblock after falling short of the required signatures to qualify for...
Farmers File Federal Lawsuit Against Executives of Arkansas Poultry Company Cook’s Venture
Thirteen farmers filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against executives of bankrupt Arkansas poultry company Cook’s Venture, citing significant financial losses after the company’s sudden closure...