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March 16, 2023

Kirk Cameron rejects drag queen story time, is instead speaking about faith, family at Arkansas library

Actor and writer Kirk Cameron will be in Fayetteville, Arkansas, along with his book publisher on Friday for a book reading event at the public library for families, sharing traditional values.

March 16, 2023

In Arkansas, transgender bathroom bill sent to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

A transgender bathroom bill was sent to Gov. Sanders on Wednesday. The bill would not allow transgender students to use bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity.

March 15, 2023

Lucky Arkansas man finds 3.29-carat brown diamond at state park

Murfreesboro, Arkansas resident David Anderson found a 3.29-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month. He has found over 400 gems since 2007.

March 15, 2023

Dogs and cats roam free as first cageless animal shelter in US opens in Arkansas

Best Friends Animal Society has changed the model of animal sheltering by opening the first completely cageless Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville, Arkansas.

March 15, 2023

Arkansas abortion monument approved by state House, must be approved by Gov. Sanders

The Arkansas House approved an abortion monument in the state. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders must now decide on the bill. The monument would be near the state Capitol.

March 14, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs trans care malpractice bill into law

Gov. Sanders signed a bill to make it easier to sue providers of gender-affirming care for minors. This law allows the recipient to file a lawsuit against the doctor up to 15 years after.

March 14, 2023

Arkansas House panel tables proposal to end affirmative action

A House panel in Arkansas tabled a proposal to end affirmative action in the state. The proposal was tabled following criticism that it could jeopardize other state programs.

March 13, 2023

AK officials investigating the death of 18-year-old boy who was found dead in a Mississippi national forest

The body of an 18-year-old high school student was found in a Mississippi national forest. Arkansas officials are investigating the boy's death as a homicide.

March 13, 2023

Arkansas district will discuss moving to 4-day school week

The Lincoln, Arkansas, school district is considering moving to a four-day school week. The proposal is designed to help retain teachers, amongst other things.

March 10, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs education reform bill into law

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R., joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss her school choice legislation and her 'Social Media Safety Act' to protect kids online.