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August 1, 2023

Sarah Sanders: We should be holding Joe Biden's feet to the fire

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) reacts to reports that Joe Biden was aware of Hunter Biden's business dealings and details the new education bill that takes effect in her state.

July 31, 2023

Arkansas fisherman pulls 165-pound paddlefish onto shore: 'Fish of a lifetime'

An Arkansas fisherman saw a large fish floating in Beaver Lake and discovered a 165-pound paddlefish that had been hit by a boat, which severed the fish's spinal cord, officials say.

July 31, 2023

Over 80 Arkansas private, parochial schools have applied to participate in state's new school voucher program

The Arkansas Democratic-Gazette reported that over 80 private and parochial schools have applied to participate in the state's new school voucher program.

July 30, 2023

Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning librarians from exposing minors to 'harmful' material

A judge has blocked a law from taking effect in Arkansas that would have allowed criminal charges to be brought against librarians for exposing minors to "harmful" materials.

July 26, 2023

Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery dies after suffering 2 strokes

Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery, aged 66, passed away a day after revealing his decision to step down from office due to two strokes he had suffered in recent months.

July 25, 2023

Arkansas treasurer out early after suffering 2 strokes in office

Republican Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery plans to retire September 30, according to his office, with his family citing effects of his second stroke this year as a deciding factor.

July 24, 2023

Arkansas trucker gets 4 years for beating officer with flagpole at Jan. 6 riot

Peter Stager, 44, of Conway, Arkansas, has been sentenced to over four years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol Building.

July 24, 2023

Justice Barbara Webb announces candidacy for chief justice of Arkansas Supreme Court

Justice Barbara Webb announced Monday her candidacy for chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. She will be the third person to join the race for the top spot next year.

July 24, 2023

Gov. Sanders visits southern border, calls it 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) on what she witnessed at the southern border and the 2024 presidential election

July 23, 2023

Arkansas rape suspect turns himself in after reportedly shooting himself and going missing: police

Rape suspect Miguel "Mickey" Salazar turned himself into the Franklin County Sheriff's Office after he went missing. Police were told he shot himself and walked into the woods.