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14 Slang Terms That Only Make Sense If You’re from Arkansas

Arkansas might be known for its beautiful mountains, winding rivers, and endless stretches of backroads, but locals know the Natural State has a language all its own. From unusual town nicknames to expressions that sound downright ridiculous to outsiders, Arkansans have a way of talking that makes perfect sense once you’ve spent enough time here. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a newcomer still figuring out how to pronounce half the towns, these 14 Arkansas expressions will separate the locals from the folks who just stopped for gas.

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The Hill

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Arkansas live results: 2026 Senate election

Arkansas voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose who will represent them in the U.S. Senate for the next six years. Two-term incumbent Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is seeking reelection in what is traditionally a ruby-red state. The Natural State has been represented by two Republicans in the U.S. Senate since Cotton defeated…

Arkansas · 2d

armoneyandpolitics.com

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UPDATE: Incumbents Win; No Surprises But One Close Call in Arkansas on Election Night

UPDATE: French Hill was officially declared the winner of his Second District re-election bid against Chris Jones on Thursday morning. Hill won with 50.88 percent of the vote, outpacing his Democrat challenger by 4,405 votes out of 250,469 votes cast. Jones handily won Pulaski County while Hill easily took the district’s other counties of White, Lonoke, Conway, Faulkner and Saline.

Arkansas · 2d
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KARK 4 News

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Larry Behnke defeats Aaron Spencer in race for Lonoke County sheriff

Independent candidate Larry Behnke won the race for Lonoke County sheriff, defeating Republican Aaron Spencer.

Lonoke County, AR · 2d

KTAL News

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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins race for Arkansas governor

Republican incumbent Sarah Huckabee Sanders won the Arkansas governor's race, marking the first time the state has elected back-to-back Republican governors since Reconstruction.

Arkansas · 2d

Arkansas Advocate

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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson: Election shows consequences of ‘chaos’ under Trump

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that Republicans’ widespread losses in the midterm elections show that the party needs to get back to focusing on issues that matter to voters. Hutchinson, a Republican who served two terms as governor and unsuccessfully ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, said his party needs to […]

Arkansas · 1d

Breitbart

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Arkansas Voters: Right to Bear Arms Includes Right to Possess Ammunition

Arkansas voters on Tuesday passed an amendment to the state’s constitution which recognizes that the right to keep and bear arms includes the right to possess and use ammunition. 4029 News reported that the amendment also makes clear the right to bear arms includes the right to possess “firearm...

Arkansas · 2d

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Two Arkansas Holiday Light Displays Nominated for USA TODAY 10BEST Awards

Two of Arkansas’ holiday traditions are in the running for national recognition in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville has been nominated for Best Public Holiday Lights Display, while Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs is competing for Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights.

Fayetteville, AR · 3d

mindfullyamerican.com

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6 Things an Arkansas Power of Attorney Can’t Do, Even for a Parent

Getting power of attorney for a parent feels like getting the keys to everything. The document can’t do everything, even when everyone involved means well. Here are the limits to know before you sign one or step into the role. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Power...

Arkansas · 4d

Arkansas Advocate

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Arkansans approve 3 of 4 proposed ballot measures

Arkansans narrowly rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to create local economic development districts Tuesday, but approved three other ballot measures related to noncitizen voting, gun rights and water project funding. Issue 3 would have amended the state constitution to allow for local governments to create economic development districts and offer tax incentives to attract new […]

Arkansas · 2d

KATV

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North Little Rock opens new pavilion celebrating Arkansas music legacy, and it hits right

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — North Little Rock is turning up the volume on Arkansas history with a new pavilion that puts the state’s music legacy front and center — and it’s already inspiring visitors to make a little music of their own. The ATG...

North Little Rock, AR · 1d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Bornhoft Law, Face of Criminal Defense

Hot Springs-based attorney James D. Bornhoft has always had a passion for representing victims of injustice. From misdemeanors to serious felonies, Bornhoft believes every client deserves a strong defense, a clear voice in court and an attorney who fights tirelessly for the client’s future. When it comes to protecting the rights and freedoms of Arkansans when it matters most, he treats each case like it is the most important one — because to that client, it is.

Arkansas · 2d

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Lockheed Martin To Invest $420M In Arkansas Expansion

Lockheed Martin will invest $420 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Camden, Arkansas. Over five years, the company expects to add 650 new full-time jobs to its current roster of about 1,100 employees at the location. “Lockheed Martin is investing at unprecedented speed and scale to expand manufacturing capacity...

Camden, AR · 3d

Connecticut Public

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Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated'

Congress has eliminated all funding for public media. That means $2.1 million per year that Connecticut Public relied on to deliver you news, information, and entertainment programs you enjoyed is gone. All donations are appreciated, but we ask in this moment you consider starting a monthly gift as a Sustainer...

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aymag.com

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Law Office of Vanessa Cash Adams, Face of Bankruptcy Law

As a bankruptcy lawyer, Vanessa Cash Adams may be the last person anyone wants to call — but once clients do, they can rest assured they are on the path to a brighter future. During her 19 years of practice, Adams has helped hundreds of farms, families and businesses navigate the tricky waters of financial hardship. Whether it be bankruptcy, divorce, the death of a loved one or property disputes, Adams gives clients the tools they need to escape the cycle of debt and better their situation.

Arkansas · 2d

arkansasadvocate.com

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Voters in 5 states, including Arkansas, back bans on noncitizen voting

Voters in five states approved new citizenship voting requirements on Tuesday while Arizona voters rejected theirs. Proposals to explicitly bar noncitizens from voting were on the ballot this week in six states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, South Dakota and West Virginia. Arizona voters defeated Proposition 144, which would have mandated...

Arkansas · 1d

okenergytoday.com

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Arkansas to add 2,200-acre solar farm to power generation

Ground is broken on a 2,200-acre solar farm being constructed in far southeast Arkansas. The 250-megawatt Cypress Knee Solar energy project in Chicot County is the product of EDP Renewables North America. EDP has a long-term power purchase agreement with Meta and is expected to be completed by 2028 and...

Chicot County, AR · 1d

KNWA & FOX24

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Democrats flip 10 Arkansas House seats, ending decade-long Republican supermajority

10 seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives saw party flips during Tuesday's midterm election, ending the Republicans' three-fourths supermajority in the chamber.

Arkansas · 1d

Yahoo!

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'I'm gearing up for 2030' | Libertarian Colt Shelby on political future after losing governor's race but winning Franklin County

Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Colt Shelby did not win the 2026 Arkansas governor's race, but he made history as the first third-party candidate for governor in more than a century to carry an Arkansas county. Shelby, who owns a cattle farm in Cecil, Arkansas, and works as a petroleum industry consultant,...

Franklin County, AR · 1d

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Rosie man to be inducted into Military Veterans Hall of Fame

When Judy Ferrell walked in to buy a commemorative brick honoring her father’s military service, she expected a simple receipt. She walked out with a mission — and ended up securing his place in the Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame. The late Pfc. Avner W. McBride of...

Rosie, AR · 3d