Arkansas History for June 2: Gov. McRae dies
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for June 2, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information c
Free named Arkansas Male High School Runner of the Year
Mountain Home’s Jackson Free has been named the Arkansas Male High School Runner of the Year. Free received the honor this week during ceremonies hosted by the Arkansas Cross Country and Track and Field Hall of Fame. He was presented the award by Hall of Fame Board of Directors member Cari Rector.
Arkansas River commercial tonnage recovers in April, up 32.5%
April was good for commercial operators on the Arkansas River. Tonnage shipped for the month was up more than 30% compared with April 2025, with sand/gravel/rock shipments up almost 12% in the first four months of the year. The U.S. Corps of Engineers reported 4.058 million tons shipped on the...
Arkansas teacher pay increasingly lags nationally despite LEARNS Act, report finds
A new report from legislative staff reveals that Arkansas teacher pay is increasingly lagging behind dozens of other states when adjusted for the cost of living, complicating the positive narrative state leaders have presented since the passage of the 2023 LEARNS Act. The Bureau of Legislative Research presented the fi
North Little Rock mother faces uncertain housing situation amid federal funding delays
A North Little Rock mother of six said delays in federal housing assistance payments have left her facing possible displacement.
These Gorgeous Garden Walks In Arkansas Are Perfect For A Peaceful Escape
Busy roads make everything feel rushed, but Arkansas garden paths have a way of slowing the whole day down. That quiet shift is part of what kept pulling me back while exploring the state. I have spent more weekends than I can count chasing beautiful green spaces and never regretted...
Power outages affect thousands of customers in Arkansas
Power outages across Arkansas are affecting thousands of customers Tuesday morning.
Fugitive Who Stole Dead Man’s Identity for Four Decades Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
ALBUQUERQUE – A fugitive who lived for more than 40 years under the stolen identity of a deceased Arkansas man pleaded guilty to federal identity theft, passport fraud, and firearms offenses. According to court documents, Stephen Craig Campbell, 73, assumed the identity of Walter Lee Coffman, who died in...
USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in western Arkansas this week has resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second below Dardanelle Lock and Dam.
ARKANSAS LOTTERY ISSUES URGENT WARNING OVER ‘MILLION-DOLLAR’ PHONE SCAM
If you get a random phone call claiming you just won a million dollars from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, do not give them your information!
