Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday nominated a new corrections secretary after her first pick for the job was fired by a state panel.
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Audit of $19,000 lectern purchase for Arkansas governor almost done
Arkansas auditors are nearly done looking into the purchase of a $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Arkansas parole board chair resigns after police personnel file shows he lied about sex with minor
The chair of Arkansas’ parole board resigned on Friday after personnel records revealed he was fired from a local police department several years ago for lying to investigators about having sex with a minor.
Residents in parts of Helena-West Helena have been without water for the past two weeks
The state National Guard has brought in a water truck to provide potable water, and a 16-stall portable shower for residents to use.
Group can begin gathering signatures to get public records measure on Arkansas ballot
The Arkansas AG on Wednesday approved the wording of a proposal that would create a constitutional right to access public records and meetings.
French visitor finds 7.46-carat diamond at Arkansas park, largest since 2020
A visitor from France has found a 7.46-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, which is the largest find at the park since 2020 and the eighth largest diamond registered in the park’s history.
Arkansas abortion ban may be scaled back, if group can collect enough signatures
Supporters can begin gathering signatures for a proposed ballot measure that would scale back the state’s abortion ban.
Group sues Arkansas attorney general for not approving government records ballot measure
An Arkansas group trying to make access to public documents and meetings a constitutionally protected right sued the state’s attorney attorney general on Tuesday for rejecting the language of their proposed ballot measure.
Arkansas adding new 327 area code in February
With the 870 area code expected to run out of phone numbers by 2025, the Arkansas Public Service Commission will add a new 327 area code beginning Feb. 20.
Arkansas lawmaker considers legislation to restore remote learning flexibility
One state lawmaker is considering offering legislation to restore the flexibility of AMI days for public school districts
Arkansas judge tosses attorney general’s FOIA lawsuit against prison board
An Arkansas judge on Monday dismissed Attorney General Tim Griffin’s lawsuit that accused the Board of Corrections of violating the state Freedom of Information Act.
Walmart raises starting pay; redesigns bonuses for store managers
Walmart Inc. is raising the starting base pay for store managers, while redesigning its bonus plan that will put more of an emphasis on profits for these leaders.
Firearms manufacturer announces $30 million expansion of facility in Fort Smith, creating 76 new jobs
A firearms manufacturer on Thursday announced a $30 million expansion of its facility in western Arkansas
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after sixth-place finish in Iowa caucuses
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson dropped his long-shot bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday
Hope Baking Company announces $37 million expansion, creating 266 new jobs
A baking company on Thursday announced a $37 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in southwest Arkansas that will create 266 new jobs over the next two years.