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DHS numbers show Sarah Sanders is wrong: Arkansas needs Medicaid extension for new moms

Among new moms who were on Arkansas Medicaid while pregnant, more than a third no longer qualified for the program 60 days after birth.

No TV, stream for Arkansas-TCU men's basketball exhibition: How to listen

There will be no TV or streaming broadcast of the No. 16 Arkansas men's basketball preseason exhibition game against TCU at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday. Arkansas: John Calipari — 0-0 in first season at Arkansas and 855-263 in 33rd season overall.

State picks 3,000 bed prison site in Charleston

Gov. Sarah Sanders, Arkansas Department of Corrections Secretary Lindsay Wallace, Arkansas Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness, and other state and local officials announced Thursday (Oct. 31) that the

Arkansas businesses impacted by drought may apply for SBA loans

Small, nonfarm businesses in seven Arkansas counties can apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The loans will offset economic losses caused by the

Possible tornado strikes Prairie Grove, damaging homes in northwest Arkansas town

PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark.– A town in northwest Arkansas is evaluating damage after a possible tornado hit Wednesday night. Residents of Prairie Grove were evaluating the damage to homes Thursday morning after the storm had passed. The roof of a home in one neighborhood was partially torn off, leaving bedrooms in disarray and littered with debris.

Biden-Harris administration awards Arkansas, seven other states with funding for public infrastructure

Arkansas is one of seven states to receive funding from the Delta Regional Authority to improve basic public infrastructure.

WATCH: Mike Neighbors and Izzy Higginbottom preview 2024-2025 season

Prior to the start of the 2024-2025 season, Arkansas women’s basketball head coach Mike Neighbors and guard Izzy Higginbottom spoke to the media

A breakdown of Arkansas' 2024 ballot initiatives

Last week, the Arkansas Supreme Court threw out an amendment to expand medical marijuana at the eleventh hour. The court felt the popular name and ballot title were insufficient. The ruling was split 4-3.

Statistics show lower early voter numbers in Arkansas for 2024 compared to 2020

There is now one week left in early voting, and officials said the numbers are not keeping up with what was seen in the 2020 election.

Arkansas QB Taylen Green named Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week

The honor was Green’s fifth this week. He was previously named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, Manning Award Star of the Week, in addition to being named to the Davey O’Brien Great 8 List and Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award list.

Arkansas applicants for Educational Freedom Account vouchers for private, home school increase for '24-'25 school year

The number of Arkansas student applicants for taxpayer-funded Educational Freedom Account vouchers for private and home school costs increased from 6,495 students in 2023-24 to 18,490 -- including 3,111 home school students -- for the 2024-25 school year.

West Memphis to get Buc-ee’s

Buc-ee's, the oversized gas station chain with a beaver mascot, has targeted West Memphis for its next Arkansas location. The city council gave a green light to the development during a special city council meeting Tuesday.

Arkansas' Green on where his faith shows up on the field

QB Taylen Green joins The Paul Finebaum Show to talk about the special pre- and post-game routine he shares with some of his teammates and how much his faith means to him.

Think you know Arkansas? Take a quiz Encyclopedia of Arkansas launches online quizzes

Think you're an expert on Arkansas blues music because you've been to the King Biscuit festival? Or an Arkansas movie buff because you're one of the few people who has seen Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre?

Rain, thunderstorms Wednesday could reduce wildfire risk in Southwest Arkansas, Northeast Texas

All of Southwest Arkansas and much of Northeast Texas are under burn bans due to weeks of no rain and low humidity. Much of the state of Arkansas has been classified as an extreme wildfire risk, according to the Arkansas Forestry Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture.

Put your Natural State knowledge to the test with Encyclopedia of Arkansas’s new quizzes

The Encyclopedia of Arkansas has released a set of 12 quizzes covering Arkansas topics as wide-ranging as books, movies, LGBTQ+ history and state parks. Each quiz has 10 questions, but pulls from a larger bank of queries,

Arkansas voting hotline supports voters who are not fluent in English

As early voting gets underway across Arkansas, one hotline is a source for voters with language barriers. Arkansas United created the voter hotline for Hispanic and Asian voters. With just one call, it connects Hispanic and Asian voters to all the information they need.

Voting in an age of disinformation and hate

In his own words during an interview with Sean Hannity, Trump declared, “I love this guy. He says, ‘You’re not going to be a dictator, are you?’ I said, ‘No, no, no, other than day one. We’re closing the border, and we’re drilling, drilling, drilling. After that, I’m not a dictator.’”

New Arkansas Education Freedom Account numbers released

“Education Freedom Account” money is a pile of tax money allocated to private, religious and homeschool students. It is the result of a massive education law known as Arkansas LEARNS, signed into law by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders last year.

Find and compare internet providers in Arkansas

Shop for home Wi-Fi in Arkansas starting as low as $30/mo. and choose an option from top providers like Verizon 5G, AT&T, Xfinity and more.

This Southern State Is One of the Best For Retirees Seeking Affordable Housing

If you’re thinking of retiring down south, don’t sleep on Hot Springs, Arkansas. The city has one of the lowest median housing costs and cost of living, along with scenic nature and pleasant weather year-round.

Jackson State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Football Prediction & Game Preview - Nov. 2

Preview the Jackson State Tigers vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

Startup Junkie secures SBA award for lithium and energy innovation

Startup Junkie, the Fayetteville-based entrepreneurial support organization, announced its selection for a prestigious award from the U.S. Small Administration (SBA) to lead the Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster (LRIC).

Judge dismisses lawsuit against officer accused of causing traumatic brain injury to Arkansas man

A judge has now dismissed the claims against all defendants in a case regarding an Arkansas police officer accused of causing traumatic brain injury to a man.

‘Treasure chest’ of prizes awarded

The Elks' "President's Project" fundraiser raffle was won by Gary Ritter, PDDGER, PER, at the Arkansas State Elks Association fall convention, and the prize "treasure chest" was awarded at the recent lodge meeting.

University of Arkansas opens voting center on campus

A voting center at the University of Arkansas opened on Monday at the Alumni House, allowing for students and faculty to have quick access to early voting.

Arkansas voters face presidential choice plus three ballot issues

There are eight days until the 2024 presidential election. Besides voting on who will be the next president of the United States, Arkansas voters will see three ballot issues when they cast their vote

Small Arkansas state park marks milestone of the nation

Arkansas has some vast state parks and some small ones, too. Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area in east Benton County is Arkansas' largest state park spanning over 12,000 acres. Louisiana Purchase State Park in east Arkansas is one of the smallest at 37 acres.

UB football falling out of bowl picture after loss at Ohio

The Bulls have lost back-to-back games, including a 47-16 defeat Saturday at Ohio, but with four wins, they are still a pick by the prognosticators to play in a postseason bowl game.

Suspect in fatal Oconto County hit and run arrested at Arkansas hotel

After exhaustive law enforcement efforts, Robrelo was located and arrested at a hotel in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Startup Village South relocates in Fayetteville

Startup Village South has moved to a 2,100-square-foot office at 1 E. Center St. in Fayetteville. Overseen by the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI), Startup

How to Watch the Ole Miss vs. Arkansas Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Nov. 2

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Ole Miss Rebels game, Saturday, Nov. 2.

AP College Football Top 25 Poll: Pitt moves up to No. 18

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 26, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

Will McElvain throws 3 TD passes, Malachi Henry catches 2, and Central Arkansas tops North Alabama

Will McElvain threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Malachi Henry, and Central Arkansas rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat North Alabama 24-19 on Saturday night.

Arkansas' John Calipari only wanted one thing out of transfer guard Johnell Davis

Johnell Davis joins John Calipari’s first Arkansas roster as one of the most experienced players. The Florida Atlantic Owls forward was part of the program’s Final Four run in the 2022-23 season. However, coach Cal does not want Davis to shoulder all ...

ASP seeks hit-and-run driver in death of teen cyclist

Arkansas State Police say a teenager on a bicycle was hit and killed. Investigators say the 18-year-old boy was hit on Thursday night in Polk County. Authorities say the hit-and-run happened on State Highway 8 East near State Highway 375 and Lorelei Way. Anyone with information about the case should call ASP Troop K Dispatch at 501-767-8550.

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