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February 8, 2023

Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces universal school choice proposal: Freedom for 'every family in Arkansas'

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' proposed education freedom accounts and a "three-year, phased-in approach to fund students" that will provide "universal choice for all families by 2025-2026."

February 6, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers pass modified bill to restrict 'adult' and drag performances

Arkansas legislators modified and approved a proposed bill that would restrict adult-oriented performances, specifically drag shows sexual in nature.

February 6, 2023

Shooting at Arkansas rap concert kills 19-year-old woman, injures 4 others

A shooting at a rap concert in Arkansas killed a woman and injured four others. One of the shooting victims was flown to a hospital for further treatment.

February 3, 2023

Former Arkansas governor's nephew, state legislator gets almost 4 years in prison

Former Arkansas state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson, nephew of former Gov. Asa Hutchinson, was sentenced to 46 months in prison for filing a false tax return and conspiracy to commit bribery.

February 2, 2023

Green Bay man who murdered girlfriend, lesbian lover, captured in Arkansas

A Green Bay man who is wanted for a double homicide was captured by authorities in Arkansas. The man was arrested Sunday and charged with murder in Wisconsin.

February 2, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders to deliver GOP response to Biden's State of the Union address

Newly elected Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address on Tuesday.

February 2, 2023

Longshot potential 2024 presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson gets help from Super PAC

As he seriously considers a presidential run in 2024, former Republican Gov. of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson will get a helping hand from a super PAC backed by a $1 million contribution

February 1, 2023

Arkansas House passes trans bathroom ban for schools

The Arkansas House on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban public schools from allowing transgender students into bathrooms that do not correspond to their biological sex.

February 1, 2023

Ice storm leaves at least 6 dead in Texas in slick travel conditions

Authorities in Texas said at least six people died following winter weather that created hazardous travel conditions and slick roads. Classes were also canceled at area schools.

January 31, 2023

Arkansas bill would require transgender students use restroom according to biological sex

An Arkansas House panel advanced legislation preventing transgender people at public schools from using restrooms that match their gender identity.