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Here are Arkansas' 2026 primary election results
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (37+ words) Live election results: Get the latest on Arkansas' U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial primary races. Here are Arkansas' 2026 primary election results View live results for Arkansas' primary races for governor, Senate and House....
Judge hears arguments in Arkansas parole lawsuit
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (793+ words) A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a case dealing with Arkansas" parole system. Convicted criminals released from prison can be re-arrested and forced to serve up to six months in jail if they break the rules of their parole…...
Why are so many ballots thrown out in Arkansas?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (42+ words) Why are so many ballots thrown out in Arkansas?Little Rock Public Radio Why are so many ballots thrown out in Arkansas? Today's episode of the Arkansas Civic Minute is brought to you by Civic Arkansas, a Winthrop Rockefeller Institute…...
FBI director meets with Arkansas officials in law enforcement roundtable
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (758+ words) Saturday, FBI Director Kash Patel met with both of Arkansas" U.S. Senators, Tom Cotton and John Boozman, as well as state Attorney General Tim Griffin, for a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials in Little Rock. Officials held a press conference…...
Arkansas public television viewers, parents disillusioned with network’s plan to cut ties with PBS
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1220+ words) From the Arkansas Advocate: Joy Holmes, a mother from Conway who homeschools her two children, has depended on PBS" content over the past several years. Beloved characters Clifford the Big Red Dog and Wild Kratts are like family for her…...
The Arkansas Newswrap: January 16, 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (88+ words) The Arkansas Newswrap: January 16, 2026Little Rock Public Radio The Arkansas Newswrap: January 16, 2026 Northwest Arkansas residents gather to honor the life of a woman killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A new museum tells the story of Arkansas" first school desegregation. And…...
UPDATED: University of Arkansas withdraws incoming law dean’s offer in wake of Republican complaints
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1223+ words) From the Arkansas Advocate: The University of Arkansas abruptly revoked its offer to the incoming dean of its law school following complaints from key Republicans about her background and legal positions on transgender athletes, sparking complaints that the move violated…...
$6 billion data center to locate near Little Rock
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) From Talk Business & Politics: AVAIO Digital Partners announced Monday (Jan. 12) it will locate a new $6 billion data center hub near Little Rock. It will be known as AVAIO Digital Leo and will be built off of 145th street south of Little…...
New and returning candidate square off in special Democratic primary for Arkansas House seat
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1018+ words) From the Arkansas Advocate: A health care administrator who narrowly lost a bid for the Arkansas House last year is running once again, this time against an Air Force veteran in Tuesday's special election. The two are vying for the…...
$1.8 billion winning Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (266+ words) From the Arkansas Advocate: Someone in Arkansas got a Christmas surprise, winning a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot that was the second largest in the multi-state game's history. The ticket was the second time the Powerball jackpot has been won in the…...