Saline County Sheriff’s Office addresses usage of AI in post of drug bust
Saline County authorities announced a drug bust last week, but the original post drew questions from commenters and a further explanation from authorities.
Peanut acres down by 35% in Arkansas this year; field day planned in Newport
Peanut acres across the country decreased by 22% in 2026, falling to about 1.53 million acres, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest acreage report. That same report put Arkansas peanut acreage at 31,000 acres, a decline of more than 35% from 2025. Zachary Treadway, extension peanut and...
Davidsonville Historic State Park: Where Arkansas Began to Take Shape
Arkansas has a way of surprising you. Sometimes the places with the biggest stories aren’t the ones with the tallest buildings or the busiest streets. They’re the quiet places where history unfolded in remarkable ways. Davidsonville Historic State Park is at the top of that list!. Tucked into...
WEATHER BLOG: Looking Back at 2011 Arkansas Heatwave
Fifteen years after the historic 2011 heatwave, Arkansas reflects on a summer defined by extreme triple-digit temperatures and record-breaking daily highs across several regions.
Guest lineup announced for 2026 Arkansas Comic Con in Little Rock in September
Arkansas Comic Con officials have announced the guest list and schedule for the upcoming convention set to take place from Sept. 18-20 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
USDA provides $3.376 million for Arkansas schools’ Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from elementary schools for the 2026–27 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The program reimburses schools for fresh fruits and vegetables served free to students in grades K–6 during the school day, outside of
Following court decision, Arkansas will not enforce Act 630 on drug distribution
On Tuesday July 28, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy suspended enforcement of a 2025 Arkansas law, Act 630, two months after a federal court deemed the measure likely unconstitutional. Act 630 purportedly aimed to “prevent pharmaceutical manufacturers from restricting prescription medication distribution to a limit
The Ultimate 3-Day Mountain Biking Road Trip in Central Arkansas
Love mountain biking? Arkansas has a 3-day road trip with your name on it. Arkansas has earned a reputation as one of the country's premier mountain biking destinations, and the central part of the state deserves a spot on every rider's list. Here, you'll find scenic mountain overlooks, purpose-built trails for every s
Arkansas climbs from 123 to 173 cyclosporiasis cases over the first August weekend
Arkansas reported a 41% increase in cyclosporiasis cases to 173, while Michigan recorded its first two deaths linked to the intestinal parasitic disease outbreak.
Study shows Arkansas ranks #4 in the nation for back-to-school cost
A study by Lending Tree found that Arkansas ranks fourth in the nation for back-to-school spending when measured as a percentage of average monthly household income.

















