Decline of Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a city suffering from severe population decline and economic turmoil, has become abandoned with properties on offer for as little as $400. The decline dates back decades due to loss of farming and manufacturing industries, leading to high crime rates and population decrease.

Medicaid coverage expansion for post-partum care

Arkansas is the only state not expanding Medicaid coverage for a full year post-partum under the Biden Administration's push to do so.

Arkansas Abortion Amendment Rejection

Arkansas Secretary of State rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have enshrined the right to abortion in the state constitution due to failure to follow state law requirements and insufficient number of signatures.

Arkansas Attorney General sues Chinese app Temu for violating fraud and personal information laws

Arkansas Attorney General is suing Chinese mobile app Temu for violating fraud and personal information laws, accusing it of being a data-theft business led by former Chinese Communist Party officials. The app is accused of selling slave-tainted products and gaining unrestricted access to users' phone operating systems.

News Highlights from Fox News

Larry Oneal Walker was shot while delivering a sermon in North Little Rock, Arkansas, forgives the shooter, and a white loon sighting captured by a photographer are among the highlights in this article by Fox News.

Arkansas Supreme Court Bans 'X' Gender Option on ID Cards

The Arkansas Supreme Court reinstated a state law banning the use of 'X' as an option for gender identification on state ID cards, causing debate around transgender health care for kids and similar bans in other states.

Arkansas Tax Cuts and Legislative Actions

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation cutting property and income taxes in Arkansas, following a special session where hunting and fishing programs were also approved. The state is moving in a positive direction with responsible tax cuts.

Tornado Devastates Arkansas Town

A tornado devastated parts of Arkansas, causing widespread damage and at least 23 deaths. Families huddled together as their homes were destroyed, including the beloved Susie Q Malt Shop in Rogers. Despite the destruction, the community is determined to rebuild and continue their traditions.

Deadly Storms in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas

Powerful storms in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas killed at least 13 people, with 7 in North Texas. Valley View, Texas, was hit hard, leaving a trail of destruction and tragic loss of life. Residents are left sifting through mangled homes and seeking shelter in makeshift locations. The community is described as tight-knit and devastated by the disaster.

Deadly Storms and Tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas

Violent storms and tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas resulted in several deaths, injuries, and extensive damage. The storms are part of a larger weather pattern affecting millions of people across the Midwest and East Coast, with continued threats of severe weather, flooding, and record-breaking heat.

Unveiling of Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash statues at US Capitol

Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates at the US Capitol's Statuary Hall. A statue of Johnny Cash will soon be added as well.

Arkansas Ban on Critical Race Theory in Public Schools

A federal judge ruled that Arkansas cannot prevent teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but did not broadly block the state from enforcing its ban on 'indoctrination' in public schools.

Arkansas Statues at U.S. Capitol

Statues of Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates will be placed at the U.S. Capitol representing Arkansas.

Arkansas Statues Replacement at U.S. Capitol

Arkansas lawmakers decided to replace statues at U.S. Capitol with Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates, representing a shift from obscure historical figures to prominent civil rights and music icons.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders signs executive order in response to President Biden's Title IX regulations

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders signed an executive order in response to President Biden's new Title IX regulations that added protections for transgender athletes, stating that sex should be based on biological differences between men and women, not on gender identity.

Shooting at Arkansas Block Party

Shooting at a block party in Arkansas leaves one man dead and at least nine others injured. Authorities are investigating the incident.

John Calipari stepping away from University of Kentucky

John Calipari announces he will 'step away' from University of Kentucky after spending 15 years as head coach. Reports suggest he may be headed to Arkansas on a five-year deal. Calipari expressed love for coaching and bringing kids together for championships.

Nate Oats reassures fans of staying with Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program

Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball coach Nate Oats reassures fans he plans to stay with the program despite rumors of leaving for the Kentucky job. John Calipari is reportedly finalizing a deal to take the Arkansas head-coaching job.

Effectiveness of Arkansas' Obesity Letters Program

Arkansas implemented a program sending obesity letters to parents, but childhood obesity rates have increased despite the efforts. The letters, based on BMI measurements, have not been effective in reducing weight and have faced criticism for potentially leading to weight stigma and eating disorders.

Arkansas Governor Sends Troops to U.S.-Mexico Border

Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders sends troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to support Texas in tackling the migrant crisis amid legal battles with the Biden administration over immigration policies.