Texas State softball drops season-opener to No. 13 Arkansas

Season openers are always filled with optimism, especially when you’re the reigning conference champions. However, an unfamiliar-looking roster paired with playing the No. 13 team in the nation usually isn’t a recipe for success. Bri Ellis, Kailey Wyckoff …

Affirmative action ban passes Arkansas House

A bill to ban state-run affirmative action programs has advanced through another legislative hurdle. Senate Bill 3 received approval from the House Thursday with a vote of 64-27. The bill is sponsored by state Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Jonesboro and Rep. Mary …

Florida women’s basketball secures much-needed victory against Arkansas

Florida’s players dragged their feet walking out of the O’Connell Center loading dock on Thursday. They had just scored 86 points, their second-highest total in SEC play, but lost by 13 at home to Vanderbilt. That marked UF’s fourth loss in a row — a …

Amber Alert for missing Wisconsin 16-year-old activated in Arkansas

BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WKOW) -- An Amber Alert for a missing 16-year-old girl from Beaver Dam is now active in Arkansas.  The Amber Alert for Sophia Franklin was originally issued in Wisconsin on Monday. It remains active there but was extended to Arkansas on …

Arkansas Gets HUGE Win Over Texas!

Bill to make Arkansas schools phone-free advances amid questions from lawmakers

A bill that would ban smartphones and personal electronic devices from Arkansas public schools cleared another hurdle, though not without some pushback. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A bill that would ban smartphones and personal electronic devices from Arkansas …

Arkansas Governor Signs Bills on Veterinary Care, ID Cards, and Insurance Updates

By Press Release Bills Signed: SB61, SB68, HB1046, SB18, SB56, HB1135, SB70, SB76     LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB61 - An act to authorize veterinary telemedicine in this state; to set certain …

“Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act” aims to improve maternal health in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to improve maternal health in Arkansas. “I’m a mom, so I know how important maternal healthcare is to helping healthy moms have healthy babies, which …

Arkansas-Asian business group will hire full-time executive director

Seven years after its creation, the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses is looking to raise $25,000 by March and hire a full-time executive director by May. Founder and President Dr. Yang Luo-Branch announced the plans at the group’s 2025 lunar new …

New bill in Arkansas aims to boost Medicaid support for pregnant mothers

The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act aims to strengthen maternal care in Arkansas by expanding coverage and providing access in rural areas. ARKANSAS, USA — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a plan on Feb. 6 to invest $45.3 million …