Arkansas Highway Police to Use New Cameras to Enforce Cell Phone Ban in Work Zones
Little Rock — The Arkansas Highway Police will begin using new work zone camera technology to help identify drivers who are holding handheld electronic devices...
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Rumors Claim Arkansas Is Making First DWI a Felony—Here’s the Truth
Rumors circulating online and across social media platforms in recent weeks have claimed that Arkansas will begin charging a first-offense DWI as a felony starting...
What the Illinois River Ruling Means for Arkansas Poultry Growers
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — A recent federal court ruling ordering poultry integrators to fund a 30-year cleanup of the Illinois River watershed is expected to have...
Two-Day Pretrial Hearing Reveals Disputes Over Evidence and Procedure in Aaron Spencer Case
LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. — A two-day pretrial hearing in the case of State of Arkansas v. Aaron Spencer concluded Wednesday, revealing significant disputes over how...
Arkansas Mother Buried Alone After Twins’ Remains Released to Abusive Ex-Husband Following Fatal Shooting
Bonanza, AR – A grieving family in Sebastian County is reeling from a tragic and controversial aftermath to a triple homicide, as 40-year-old Charity Beallis...
Arkansas Schools to Require Annual Gun Safety Instruction
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Public schools across Arkansas will soon be required to teach students about gun safety every year, following the passage of a...
Arkansas DHS Delays Furloughs and Office Closures to Maintain SNAP Access Amid Shutdown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced Thursday it will delay planned furloughs of about 1,500 employees and keep county...
Arkansas Governor Announces Initiative for Locally Sourced School Meals
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Wednesday the launch of the Arkansas Plate Initiative, a statewide program to connect local food...
Gov. Sanders Approves Deployment of 100 Arkansas National Guardsmen to Washington, D.C.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Monday the deployment of approximately 100 soldiers from the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 142nd Field...
Recent Loud Booms in Arkansas Point to Possible Military or Atmospheric Causes
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Just days ago, on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, residents across central and northern Arkansas reported a loud boom that rattled homes and...
