By:Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas Advocate Arkansas ranks worst in the nation on health system performance for Hispanic residents, according to a new report that found existing racial and ethnic health disparities are likely to worsen in every state under recent federal policy changes. About half of Hispanic children in Arkansas received [read more…]
A look at the scenarios for expanding prison space now that the Franklin County project’s in doubt By:Ainsley Platt, Tess Vrbin and Antoinette Grajeda — Arkansas Advocate A controversial plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Arkansas is on hold after a year and a half of steadfast opposition from the local community and [read more…]
Attorney General Griffin Certifies Act 934 of 2025, Expanding the Law on Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products Griffin: ‘It has been a long road to get to this point, but I am proud of my team for successfully defending the 2023 law, and I am happy to finally certify this Act’ LITTLE ROCK – [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Department of Education, today announced the #RazorbackReady2026 challenge, a statewide initiative to promote the Presidential Fitness Test and encourage healthier, more active lifestyles among Arkansas students. “President Trump is Making America Healthy Again and Arkansas is answering the call,” said Governor Sanders. “The #RazorbackReady2026 challenge is designed [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is alerting the public to a recent scam in which callers falsely claim to be officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Several Arkansas residents have reported receiving calls from individuals identifying themselves as “Officer Jackson” with ICAC [read more…]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. – An Arkansas State Police trooper used a Tactical Vehicle Intervention, or TVI, to end a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 530 after the suspect, identified in the report as Deandre Brothers, allegedly drove as fast as 125 mph, narrowly missed multiple vehicles, crossed the median, and crashed [read more…]
AVOCA, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating a fatal two‑vehicle crash that occurred around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on U.S. Highway 62 in Avoca. Troopers responded to the scene after a Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Jose Gamez, 45, who currently resides in Pea Ridge, [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas is under a statewide high wildfire risk designation through Sunday, and state agriculture officials are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning as dry conditions increase the chance that fires could ignite and spread quickly. According to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, fires can start easily [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The LOTTO jackpot is $1.078 million for the March 28 drawing. LOTTO, a draw game played and won only in Arkansas, was designed to give in-state players another chance to win big prizes. Saturday night’s $1.078 million jackpot marks the game’s fourth highest since its launch [read more…]
Little Rock – The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will hold training on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Department of Parks Heritage & Tourism Headquarters at 1100 North Street in Little Rock. “The National Register of Historic Places is arguably the [read more…]
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