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August 14, 2023

Arkansas the latest state to remove controversial AP African American studies course from schools

Arkansas is the latest state to remove the AP African-American studies pilot program from their schools due to potential violations with state law.

August 10, 2023

Controversy surrounds fatal police shooting of Arkansas man amidst family claims of fleeing

An Arkansas man died in an encounter with the police, with officials asserting that he pointed a gun at them, while his family contends that he was shot while fleeing from officers.

August 9, 2023

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston to run for treasurer in upcoming election

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston has announced his candidacy for the position of state treasurer in the upcoming election. Thurston secured his reelection last year.

August 7, 2023

Gov. Sanders names new Arkansas finance secretary

Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders on Monday named Commerce Department Chief of Staff Jim Hudson as the state's Finance and Administration secretary.

August 3, 2023

Arkansas highway left a mess after truck spills nacho cheese

A truck traveling through Arkansas on Tuesday spilled cans of nacho cheese across Interstate 80, creating a cheesy mess as the highway was briefly shut down for cleaning.

August 3, 2023

Gov. Sanders taps Arkansas finance czar for vacant state treasurer post

Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders has selected Finance and Administration Secretary Larry Walther to helm the state's Treasury.

August 2, 2023

Arkansas exceeds revenue expectations by nearly $16M at start of fiscal year

Arkansas' Department of Finance and Administration has reported that the state's revenue for July has surpassed forecasts by nearly $16 million.

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.