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Lake Conway gates to close Dec. 2 as renovation moves toward refilling

MAYFLOWER, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission plans to close Lake Conway’s gates Dec. 2, allowing the lake to begin holding water after three years of renovation work. Officials announced the next step Monday evening during a public meeting at Mayflower High School. Closing the...

Mayflower, AR · 9d
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Rick Crawford wins Arkansas' 1st Congressional District race

Rick Crawford has won the race for Arkansas' 1st Congressional District, according to AP News, defeating Terri Yarbrough Green and Steve Parsons in Tuesday's general election. With 32% of votes counted, Crawford received 42,447 votes, or 70.5%, compared with Yarbrough Green's 15,741 votes (26.1%) and Parsons' 2,021 votes (3.4%). The...

Arkansas · 8d
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In-N-Out Names Arkansas Among Possible States for Expansion

Arkansas could eventually find itself on the menu for In-N-Out Burger as the California-born restaurant chain continues expanding east. According to Patch.com, In-N-Out owner and president Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson recently named Arkansas as one of several states that could be considered for future expansion. She discussed the company’s growth during an interview with actor Terry Crews released in recognition of In-N-Out’s 78th anniversary.

Arkansas · 10d
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Arkansas Republicans, Democrats rally for Election Day

Republicans and Democrats spent Monday night rallying supporters ahead of Election Day, while election officials prepared for another busy day at the polls.

Arkansas · 9d

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Medicaid adults in Iowa face work requirements Dec. 1 under the law Trump signed, a month before the Jan. 1 federal start that Arkansas, Georgia and other expansion states must meet

Iowa adults on the state’s Medicaid expansion plan face a new work and activity rule starting Dec. 1, 2026. It comes a month ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 date when the federal law signed by President Donald Trump requires every expansion state to put the same rule in place. Anyone aged 19 to 64 […]

Iowa · 11d

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Steve Brawner: A braver way of thinking about politics

Dr. April Chatham Carpenter is a University of Arkansas at Little Rock communications professor who teaches courses on civil dialogue and conflict management. Dr. Glen White is a retired psychologist. She leans right. He leans left. But they both believe that Americans should be able to sit across the table...

Little Rock, AR · 9d

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Arkansas sets final-day early voting record as more than 605,000 cast ballots ahead of Election Day

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas election officials say more than 605,000 voters have already cast ballots ahead of Election Day, with the final day of early voting setting a new single-day turnout record for the 2026 election cycle. According to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office, 605,486 Arkansans voted...

Arkansas · 9d

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Arkansas Voters Decide Local Races Tuesday; Coverage at 8 PM

Voters across North Central Arkansas and the ArkansasRadio.com coverage area head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, to decide contested local and statewide races, including elections for mayor, sheriff, county judge, city council and other offices. Several communities will elect new mayors, while others will decide whether incumbents stay in...

Arkansas · 10d

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Arkansas voters have local ballot issues to decide in November election

In addition to voting for candidates and statewide ballot measures on November 3, 2026, voters across Arkansas may also have the opportunity to vote on local ballot measures in their county, city, or locality. The issues include a sales tax vote in Lewisville, and the Sunday sale of alcohol in...

Arkansas · 12d

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A New Generation Steps Up for Midterms In Arkansas

With nearly 50 million young Americans eligible to vote, including 8 million first-time national voters, local communities in Arkansas are witnessing a remarkable increase in youth turnout.

Arkansas · 10d

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Data center backlash playing out in Arkansas’ local races, not statewide or federal campaigns

All politics is local, as the adage goes. In Arkansas, this year’s midterm campaigns are revealing that data center politics is primarily local too. The concern over data centers has prompted a local backlash in Arkansas, with several communities enacting measures to block their construction or impose new restrictions.  But unlike in states like Ohio […]

Arkansas · 10d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: C&C Tree Services of Arkansas, Face of Tree Service

C&C Tree Services of Arkansas in Little Rock is a family-owned and -operated tree service business that has served homeowners around central Arkansas for more than 45 years. Much more than just removing unwanted limbs and trees — which they do efficiently and affordably — father-and-son duo Chuck and Chase Shamlin specialize in providing a variety of top-notch services for outdoor spaces.

Little Rock, AR · 10d

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Woman runs 160 laps around Arkansas State capitol for children still in foster care

The Arkansas Department of Human Services partnered with nonprofit Project Zero to launch National Adoption Month with a commemorative run by Tiffany Wright and an upcoming Chasing Zero 5K race.

Arkansas · 10d

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Election Day forecast: When to vote to avoid rain and storms

When rain falls on Election Day, research has shown that voter turnout tends to decrease by one percent. That may not sound like a lot, but it can have massive implications. History has shown us that every vote counts, and therefore matters. In fact, since 2018, there have been 14...

Shelby County, TN · 10d

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Arkansas sets final-day early voting record as more than 605,000 cast ballots ahead of Election Day

More than 605,000 Arkansans cast early ballots for the 2026 election cycle, including a record-breaking single-day turnout on the final day of early voting.

Arkansas · 9d

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What would blue mean for Arkansas?

Arkansas has been widely known as a “red state” for much of its recent history, with it being reliably red for the past 26 years. In honor of the upcoming election, allow me to explore what it would mean for Arkansas if Democrats won. Arkansas has not always...

Arkansas · 15d

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ELECTION DAY: Voters pack polls on Election Day; Arkansas reports record 600,000 early ballots

Springfield, MO · 9d

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Things to know before heading to vote

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - There are several things you need to know before you head out and vote in Arkansas. You will need to have a photo idea when you head to the polls. A photo ID can be an Arkansas driver’s license, a state ID or a U.S. passport. Polls open Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.

Craighead County, AR · 10d

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Arkansas Department of Agriculture Collects 14,964 Pounds of Unwanted Pesticides

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Abandoned Pesticide Program collected 14,964 pounds of unwanted pesticides this fall, including materials gathered at recent collection events in Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Scott, Sebastian, and Yell counties. With this year’s collection events, the program has safely removed more than 7.2 million pounds of unwanted pesticides since its launch in 2005.

Arkansas · 10d

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Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment open until January 2027

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Enrollment for Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace is now open until January 15, 2027, for beneficiaries and individuals seeking an opportunity to review, explore plans, and determine eligibility. “Open enrollment is an important opportunity for Arkansans to take an active role in their health care...

Arkansas · 10d