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.
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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.
Arkansas’ prison board votes to fire corrections secretary
Arkansas’ Board of Corrections voted 5-2 Wednesday to fire Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri, who has been on suspension for the past four weeks with pay.
Walmart experiments with AI to enhance customers’ shopping experiences
Walmart has unveiled plans to dive further into the world of artificial intelligence — and drones — to improve its customers’ shopping experiences.
Third proposed Arkansas government transparency amendment submitted to AG
Proposed ballot language that would make government transparency a constitutional right in Arkansas still lacks clarity and is unfit for a statewide vote, Attorney General Tim Griffin wrote in a Monday opinion.
Arkansas AG rejects second proposed amendment to make abortion a constitutional right
A proposed constitutional amendment proposing a limited right to abortion in Arkansas needs further revisions before it can appear on the 2024 statewide ballot, Attorney General Tim Griffin wrote in a Thursday opinion.
An Arkansas sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot, and a suspect is in custody, state police say
An Arkansas sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant, and a suspect has been arrested in his death.
Arkansas man finds 4.87 carat diamond in Crater of Diamonds State Park
The man said he initially mistook the near-colorless, jellybean-sized stone for a piece of glass.
Monticello family identified in house explosion that killed 4 in Michigan
Four people from an Arkansas family were publicly identified Tuesday as the victims of a fatal house explosion in Michigan over the weekend.