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Arkansas tops nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies as filings double in 2025
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (123+ words) Arkansas leads the nation with 33 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings in 2025. That's more than double the number of filings in 2024. U.S. bankruptcy filings rose 46 percent in 2025. Kenneth Graves of the Arkansas Rice Association said farmers saw record crops on their farms, but…...
Arkansas faces rising wildfire risk; burn bans in effect in parts of East Arkansas
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (154+ words) LITTLE ROCK " It's getting dry again across the state of Arkansas. The Arkansas Forestry Division said there is at least a moderate risk of wildfire danger throughout the entirety of the state with nearly 20 counties in the northern and northwest…...
Sun Belt tournament tips off today in Pensacola; Arkansas State plays Thursday
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (173+ words) NEW ORLEANS "Seedings and matchups for the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Championship presented by Air Force Reserve were announced Friday evening following the conclusion of the regular season. Tickets to the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Conference Men's…...
UA-EACC to host online spring accelerated term
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (91+ words) UA-EACC to host online spring accelerated term'Wynne Progress FORREST CITY " The University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College will host an eight-week spring online accelerated term starting Monday. The term will be held from Monday, March 9, through Monday, May 4. It's for…...
State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (220+ words) State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell'Wynne Progress State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell LITTLE ROCK " Arkansas is moving forward with a major investment in rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In…...
Hogs hit three homers; Fisher fantastic as Arkansas clinches series against UT Arlington
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (559+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. " Powered by three home runs, including Camden Kozeal's team-leading sixth blast, and Colin Fisher's continued dominance on the mound, No. 6 Arkansas (9-3) clinched its 34th consecutive non-conference home weekend series with an 11-1 run-rule win against UT Arlington (3-8) Sunday afternoon at…...
Arkansas recognized as a leader in new 50-state study on the future of high school
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (226+ words) LITTLE ROCK " The XQ Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on rethinking high school, today released a new study of high school policies in every state. The study finds that Arkansas is leading the way in preparing students for life…...
Governor Sanders deploys National Guard to Woodruff County amid water crisis
1+ week, 2+ day ago (140+ words) WOODRUFF COUNTY, Ark. " Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has deployed the Arkansas National Guard to Woodruff County to provide aid during what is being described as a "water crisis." Rural areas in and around McCrory have been experiencing water discoloration…...
Holy Grounds Coffee House receives Arkansas Delta Byways Hospitality Award
3+ week, 2+ day ago (149+ words) City of Cherry Valley among finalists honored at annual awards banquet JONESBORO, Ark. " A Forrest City-based coffee shop received the Hospitality Award during this year's Arkansas Delta Byways Awards banquet. The ceremony was held Friday at the Cooper Alumni Center…...
2026 Keep Arkansas Beautiful statewide high school commercial competition promotes creativity and environmental awareness
3+ week, 2+ day ago (335+ words) 2026 Keep Arkansas Beautiful statewide high school commercial competition promotes creativity and environmental awareness'Wynne Progress 2026 Keep Arkansas Beautiful statewide high school commercial competition promotes creativity and environmental awareness FORT SMITH, Ark. " The Fort Smith International Film Festival, Ozark Media Arts Festival,…...