How an Arkansas woman’s back pain ended up as cervical cancer
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — January is recognized in the United States as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Cancer Society states that Arkansas is routinely one of the top 10 states with higher rates of cervical cancer. Jennifer Bridges of Little Rock first experienced back pain that didn't...
Arkansas remains the hungriest state, per federal report
A recent federal report again identified Arkansas as the hungriest state, with nearly one in five people on average struggling to afford or access nutritious food over a three year period ending in 2024. A little over 19% of Arkansans were food insecure between 2022 and 2024 on average, reversing pre-pandemic...
Secretary of State identifies over 1,000 duplicate voter registrations through ‘One State, One Vote’...
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester has identified more than 1,000 duplicate voter registrations as a result of new data-sharing partnerships, marking a significant development in the state’s ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of Arkansas elections. Through analysis of data shared from the...
Burn Bans Lifted Though Fire Danger Remains
While two more Lakes Region Counties in Arkansas have lifted their Bun Bans, the National Weather Service warns of an increased Fire Risk in the region. The National Weather Service in Springfield says dry air and gusty winds will create elevated fire danger. People are encouraged to refrain from burning or any...
Van Buren’s USA Truck back under Arkansas-based ownership
River Valley-based USA Truck will remain in the Natural State, company officials announced on Friday.
Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for Jan. 10, 2026
The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 10 drawing 05-19-21-28-64, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Cash 3 numbers from Jan....
Arkansas Diner Serving Chicken-Fried Steak The Old-Fashioned Way
In Arkansas, some meals are more than food; they’re a tradition you can taste. This diner serves chicken-fried steak the old-fashioned way, golden, crispy, and perfectly seasoned just like generations of locals remember. Every plate comes with sides that feel like home and flavors that take you straight back...
Minor 1.9 magnitude earthquake reported near Missouri-Arkansas border
A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 1.9 was recorded early Sunday morning near the Missouri-Arkansas border. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake at 2:45 in the morning at a depth of 6 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 5.8 miles southwest of Koshkonong, Missouri, and about...
Crystal Bridges’ Community Connector Learned His Craft Across Many Jobs
Military service, journalism, and advocacy all shape his approach to community partnerships.
Waiting for answers to new year’s questions
Editor’s note: Steve Brawner, the author of this column, is syndicated to 21 outlets in Arkansas. Email at [email protected]. The opinions expressed are those of the author. Remember Radio Shack’s old slogan, “You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers”?. The start of the new year...
