Matthew Shepherd
Trump Nominates El Dorado Judge John Shepherd to Federal Bench
Trump cited Shepherd's experience and commitment to law and order. read more >
Life on the Front Page (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
The final Editor’s Note of the year has hot mics, “South Park” and sage advice. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Hits Milestone With 1 Million Connected
More than 40,000 miles of fiber have been installed collectively by 17 cooperative broadband providers, including 15 local broadband providers, one wholesale broadband provider and one middle-mile fiber company. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Armor Bank CEO Chad May Appointed to State Finance Board
He previously served on the Arkansas Bankers Association’s Emerging Leaders Council and is a board member of the Centers for Youth and Families. read more >
State Treasurer Mark Lowery Dies at 66
Lowery suffered two strokes over the past several months. His condition deteriorated rapidly Tuesday after he announced plans to retire. read more >
Amber Pool Appointed to Medical Marijuana Commission
Pool will serve a four-year term replacing Jessica Mobley, whose term on the five-person commission expired on March 6, 2023. read more >
Jack Ladyman Announces Run for Speaker of Arkansas House
The Republican from Jonesboro announced his candidacy for the position, joining what looks to be a crowded race for the job, which will be decided at the end of the 2024 legislative session. read more >
Reinforcing the Workforce (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Businesses might be encouraged by the new governor’s emphasis on education and workforce development. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Arkansas Lawmakers OK Income Tax Cuts, Adjourn Session
Critics argued that the cuts are skewed toward the wealthy and that the money would be better spent elsewhere. read more >
by -
Arkansas Governor Delays Plans for Session on Tax Cuts
Negotiations continue with lawmakers on how much to reduce. read more >
by -
Legislators Begin Special Session on Mask Mandates
Legislators meeting in a special session file two bills dealing with Act 1002, which prohibits state and local governments from imposing mask mandates. read more >
Arkansas Reports 42 New Virus Deaths, Hospitalizations Spike
Arkansas reported 42 new COVID-19 deaths Monday and its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus hospitalizations since the pandemic began. read more >
by -
Stripped-Down Hate Crimes Bill Goes to Governor’s Desk
The majority-Republican House votes 65-26 in favor of the measure, called a “class protection" bill, sending it to Gov. Asa Hutchinson's desk. read more >
by -
Critics Call Scaled-Back Arkansas Hate Crimes Bill A Farce
Arkansas legislative leaders introduce a drastically scaled-back hate crimes measure that no longer explicitly refers to race, sexual orientation or gender identity, drawing the the ire of longtime proponents of such laws. read more >
by -
Pandemic Overshadows Agenda as Legislative Session Begins
Arkansas lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday for a legislative session overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic that has killed thousands in the state. read more >
by -
Arkansas Lawmakers Won’t Meet This Year on Virus Declaration
Arkansas lawmakers will not meet this month to vote on whether to support the state's coronavirus emergency declaration, House and Senate leaders said Tuesday, rejecting a request from Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson. read more >
by -
Coronavirus Outbreak Among Arkansas Lawmakers Grows to 9
A coronavirus outbreak in the Arkansas Legislature grew by two on Tuesday, pushing the number of lawmakers who have caught the disease in the past week and a half to nine, including a niece of Gov. Asa Hutchinson. read more >
by -
Asa Hutchinson Signs Orders to Protect Businesses From Lawsuits
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signs three executive orders to protect businesses and employees from lawsuits over COVID-19 exposure. read more >
State Will Take ‘Ready for Business’ Applications Tuesday, Wednesday
The "Arkansas Ready for Business" grant program is set to go live and take applications from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Buffalo National River Closed Over Coronavirus Concerns
The Buffalo National River was temporarily closed Thursday because of coronavirus concerns, and a second Arkansas lawmaker tested positive for the virus. read more >
by -
Sign up for Daily E-news
Sign Up
THIS WEEK’S EDITION
This Week’s Stories
View Digital Edition
