Community Water System issues conservation order
Officials with the Community Water System have issued a system-wide water conservation order.
Can You Own a Turtle in Arkansas? Laws, Permits, and Protected Species Explained
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Most people assume that if a turtle is sitting in a pet store tank, it’s automatically fine to bring home. In Arkansas, that assumption can get you cited. Whether you can own a turtle in Arkansas depends heavily on the species, where it came f
Burn Bans Lifted in Several Arkansas Counties as Wildfire Risk Remains High in Southeast...
Several Arkansas counties are no longer under burn bans after restrictions expanded across nearly the entire state over the Labor Day weekend, although much of Southeast Arkansas remains under county-issued bans. The latest available statewide listing shows burn bans have been lifted in Baxter, Boone, Cleburne, Cross,
Man speaks about getting hit by boat propellor in Pulaski County on Labor Day
A Sheridan man is recovering after he was hit by a boat propeller on the Arkansas River on Labor Day.
From Tracy Lawrence to Eck Robertson: Four Join Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame
Four Arkansas musicians with careers spanning generations will be inducted into the Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2027. Tracy Lawrence, Jim “Moose” Brown, Dave Gibson and Eck Robertson will be honored during the 10th annual Arkansas Country Music Awards on Monday, June 7, at the Reynolds Performance Hall at th
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (ABHOF) announced Tuesday (Sept. 8) the Class of 2026 inductees and details of its 32nd annual induction ceremony. Six Arkansans will be honored for their outstanding achievements on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock. Tickets are avail
Former Arkansas lawmaker pleads not guilty to felony domestic violence charges
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. A former Arkansas lawmaker who is running for Benton County judge pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges that he assaulted his wife. For
Arkansas regulators approve Blue Cross, Cambia Health affiliation
The Arkansas Insurance Department has approved a strategic affiliation between Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cambia Health Solutions. The affiliation will unify operations and enable the organizations to share best practices and expertise for local plan innovation and services, deliver personalized member exp
Inside the nonprofit managing electricity for 17 States
The nonprofit organization Southwest Power Pool manages electricity transmission planning, operations, and the wholesale energy market across 17 states to ensure grid reliability.
Arkansas voters to decide Issue 1 citizenship voting requirement on Nov. 3
Arkansas voters will decide in November whether to amend the state constitution to specifically state that only U.S. citizens who meet the existing qualifications to vote may cast ballots in state and local elections. Issue 1, known as “The Citizens Only Voting Amendment,” is one of three proposed constitutional amendm

















