Arkansas takes on crypto miners
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Delta Triennial opens June 28 at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock has announced details of the 2024 Delta Triennial Exhibition.
Arkansas ABC revokes Hot Springs medical marijuana dispensary’s license
Arkansas’ Alcoholic Beverage Control Division revoked a Hot Springs medical marijuana dispensary’s license Thursday, the first revocation of its kind in the five years medical cannabis sales have been legal in the state. Dragan Vicentic, owner of Green ...
Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
Now in its eighth year, the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class, once again honoring women who have had lasting impacts in their fields and “stand as positive examples for women everywhere.” The annual induction celebration ...
Sanders signs order affirming Arkansas laws on gender, says ‘we will not comply’ with updated Title IX regulations
Sanders said in a news conference at the state Capitol that the new federal regulations could put the federal government into conflict with recent Arkansas laws. The executive order signed by the Republican governor states Arkansas female students "must ...
Selling Over 1800 Expired Cannabis Products Cost This Arkansas Dispensary Its License, Owner Plans To Appeal
An Arkansas medical dispensary lost its right to sell cannabis following the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division's decision to revoke its licenses.Hot Springs-based Green Springs Medical Marijuana Dispensary,
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia
A weekend of “Tradition” in the Harton Theatre at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, began on Friday April 19 and ran through Sunday April 21 with Fiddler on The Roof. I was so excited when Theresa asked me to review this show because it’s a ...
Arkansas journalist Alice Driver nominated for another James Beard Media Award
Imagine the power of a dedicated voice bringing to light the challenges and triumphs of Arkansas’s largest industry. With a $25,000 matching grant from Report For America, Arkansas Times plans to introduce the state’s first full-time agriculture reporter.
Arkansas’s quick Medicaid ‘unwinding’ left 1 in 5 children uninsured, report finds
About 20% of children insured in Arkansas’ Medicaid program lost access during the state’s “unwinding” period, according to a report released Thursday from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. “Arkansas did move very ...
SESSION SNAPSHOT: Arkansas lawmakers wrap fiscal session, send budget to governor’s desk
Arkansas House Speaker Matthew Shepherd, R-El Dorado, speaks to reporters on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the final day of business in the 2024 fiscal session. The Legislature will adjourn sine die May 9. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas lawmakers ...
UK can come up big if it capitalizes on series vs. Arkansas
Boasting the best staff ERA in the country, the No. 2 Razorbacks bring heat to Kentucky with ace Hagen Smith at the helm, but the No. 8 Wildcats have the means to fight back.
Arkansas grad transfer Khalif Battle lists Gonzaga in final three schools
Arkansas grad transfer Khalif Battle, a 6-foot-5 guard ranked No. 49 on Evan Miya’s transfer portal rankings, is down to three schools: Gonzaga, Villanova and K
Arkansas governor signs executive order prioritizing state law over new Title IX rule
In response to new Title IX regulations that include protections for LGBTQ+ students, Arkansas’ governor signed an executive order Thursday that instructs public schools to instead follow state law and directs the education department to provide guidance on how to do so.
Arkansas’ quick Medicaid ‘unwinding’ left 1 in 5 children uninsured, report finds
About 20% of children insured in Arkansas’ Medicaid program lost access during the state’s “unwinding” period, according to a report released Thursday from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.
House rejects appropriation to increase maximum salary for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission director
The Arkansas House of Representatives rejected an appropriation bill for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Thursday that would have increased the maximum authorized salary for the commission director in the coming fiscal year from $152,638 to $190,000 annually.
History, Logic Give Rough Idea When, Where Arkansas, Kentucky will meet
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Simply based on the back and forth between Arkansas and Kentucky fans alone, there seems to be little doubt about whether next season's basketball game will end up claiming one of the eight featured slots the SEC holds with ESPN as ...
Kentucky transfer Adou Thiero discusses trip to Arkansas basketball
It took some getting used to seeing the color red during Kentucky transfer forward Adou Thiero’s official visit to Arkansas that concluded Thursday afternoon. Copyright © 2024, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC.
State House narrowly passes $8.96M appropriation for Arkansas PBS on second vote
The Arkansas House of Representatives narrowly approved an appropriation for Arkansas PBS in a second vote Wednesday after it failed earlier in the floor session. House Bill 1008 would authorize $8.96 million in spending authority for cash funds for the public television network.
Federal judge approves agreement between Arkansas County and cryptomining company to end lawsuit
A federal judge has approved an amended consent decree to end a dispute between Arkansas County officials and the owner of a crypto mining facility that was the subject of a noise ordinance that prompted the company owner to sue the county.
LIVE UPDATES: Maryland Bridge Collapse: 6 Workers Presumed Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its rescue efforts following a horrific incident in Baltimore, Maryland. The Francis Scott Key Bridge plunged into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. Search operations will now shift focus to finding the missing six construction workers and providing closure to their families.