More details revealed on reading requirements for Arkansas third-graders
Little by little, the picture of what reading requirements in the LEARNS Act will do to keep some state third graders from becoming 4th graders is becoming clearer.
John Legend’s performance at Saracen Casino Resort postponed
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff announced on Wednesday that the John Legend performance scheduled for Saturday, June 13, has been postponed. The new date for ‘An Evening with John Legend - A Night of Songs and Stories’ will be Saturday, August 8, 2026, according to officials.
Arkansas man arrested on 22 felony counts of child exploitation
An Arkansas man was charged with 22 felony counts of sexual misconduct involving a minor on Tuesday.
Arkansas Farmers Markets Offer Fresh Produce and Local Goods
Bright fluorescent lights, long lines, crowded aisles – it’s time to take a summer vacation from the supermarket. Here at AY, we’ve done some digging to find some great farmers’ markets across Arkansas. Now is the perfect time of year to find fresh, organic produce, freshly baked bread and a whole bunch of other goodie
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery to host celebration of $1.817 billion Powerball ticket in Cabot
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) will host an event at Murphy USA 7879, 208 S. Rockwood Drive in Cabot on June 12 to celebrate the winning $1.817 billion Powerball® ticket sold at the retailer on Christmas Eve. The public is invited. “We’re excited not only...
Bryant Chamber urges City to stop Greyhound bus service at gas station, citing passenger...
The Bryant Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors sent an official letter to Bryant Mayor Chris Treat this week, requesting that the city help terminate Greyhound bus operations at a local fuel station. Chamber officials cite a severe increase in loitering, panhandling, and other nefarious activities reported by nearby
Arkansas’s first putting course with chipping element set to open soon
North Shore Golf Range is finishing construction on Arkansas' first premium putting course, and the state's first putting course with a chipping element.
Study ranks Arkansas second in the nation for fast food spending as a percent...
Arkansas ranks second in the nation for fast food spending as a share of household income, with Mississippi ranking higher, according to a study by WalletHub.
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class ahead of its induction ceremony set for this fall.
Memphis Families Watch SNAP Vanish While Mississippi and Arkansas Clamp Down
As summer food money hits SNAP cards, some Memphis families say it is gone almost as fast as it arrives. Residents are reporting that their Electronic Benefit Transfer accounts have been quietly drained by thieves, leaving them scrambling to cover basic groceries just as kids are home from school. The jump in complaint
