2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (367+ words) Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Ashley Caldwell to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Monday. Caldwell is replacing outgoing trustee Kelly Eichler and her term expires in 2036. Caldwell's husband served as Sanders' gubernatorial campaign manager and was appointed to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (456+ words) An Arkansas man awaiting trial for charges that he killed his daughter's accused sexual abuser has won the Republican nomination for county sheriff, in a race that's garnered national attention. Aaron Spencer won more than 53% of the vote in Tuesday's…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (728+ words) Billionaires and private school vouchers Arkansas public libraries will be able to resume summer reading programs, e-book offerings and other services that were in limbo, after a state board freed up more than $1 million Monday in funds it had tabled…...

1+ mon, 11+ hour ago  (741+ words) Behind the lines: How mid-decade redistricting is playing out Addressing issues with the state's school voucher program, supporting economic development and investing in Arkansans are priorities for Sen. Fred Love and Supha Xayprasith-Mays, the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (283+ words) Behind the lines: How mid-decade redistricting is playing out An Arkansas judge on Thursday blocked implementation of a 2023 state law that increased the signature requirements for measures to qualify for the ballot." Pulaski County Circuit Judge Shawn Johnson's ruling prevents…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (419+ words) Looking into one of ICE's biggest contractors: CoreCivic A Pulaski County Circuit judge dismissed part of the lawsuit Attorney General Tim Griffin filed against the Arkansas Board of Corrections over its now-fired private attorney. The Tuesday order from Judge Timothy…...