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Pine Bluff Aviators Among Six Tuskegee Airmen to Be Inducted Into Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame

Two World War II aviators with ties to Pine Bluff are among six Arkansas Tuskegee Airmen scheduled to be inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame on November 12th. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society will recognize the six men during its 41st annual induction ceremony, completing the organization’s recognition of the known Arkansas pilots who served with the Tuskegee Airmen.

Pine Bluff, AR · 10d
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Federal election monitors expected in two Arkansas counties on Election Day

Federal election monitors are expected in two Arkansas counties on Election Day, as a dispute over their presence at polling places continues. According to the Arkansas Advocate, the Justice Department plans to send election monitors to Pulaski and Washington counties. Washington County election commissioners voted against allowing the monitors inside...

Washington County, AR · 11d
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Large Wildfire Erupts Near Aplin, Arkansas as 25 Counties Face Extreme Wildfire Risk

A large fire broke out near Highway 60 in Aplin on Tuesday afternoon, prompting multiple fire-response agencies to rush to the scene as Arkansas grapples with worsening drought conditions statewide. No injuries or deaths had been reported. The blaze was first discovered at 3:26 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Arkansas...

Arkansas · 11d
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Local fiddler to be honored as Living Treasure

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Arts Council will honor the 2026 Arkansas Living Treasure, fiddler Tim Trawick, during a reception and music event from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, at Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E. Third St. in Little Rock. “Tim Trawick is a wonderful addition to our...

Little Rock, AR · 11d
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Focus groups highlight gaps in Arkansas’ family and medical leave policies

A study of five focus groups found insufficient paid family and medical leave policies in Arkansas workplaces, according to a nonprofit organization’s report published Thursday. The 35 Arkansans who participated in the focus groups conducted by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families agreed that paid leave policies exist on paper but are difficult to access […]

Arkansas · 10d

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Conway, Arkansas Has Suspended All Outdoor Irrigation, Including Lawns and Gardens, and Will Stay in Phase 3 Water Curtailment Through the End of the Year

Conway Corp has suspended all outdoor irrigation and will stay in Phase 3 through year end as Brewer Lake sits 15.4 feet below full. Hand watering is allowed.

Conway, AR · 12d

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North Little Rock's Johnny Cash Pavilion Nears Opening, Birthdate Typo and All

An eight-foot bronze Johnny Cash now stands bolted to a pedestal at Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock, the centerpiece of a pavilion meant to honor the state's deepest musical roots. But look closely at the base and you'll spot an error: it lists Cash's birth year as 1935 instead of 1932. Workers assembled the pavilion's elaborate steel structure through summer temperatures that hovered around 100 degrees, and with a grand-opening ceremony approaching, organizers expect the mistake likely won't be fixed in time.

North Little Rock, AR · 11d

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Arkansas NAACP says federal monitors at the polls are 'point-blank intimidation'

Four to six federal election monitors are expected to be sent to Pulaski and Washington counties next week, according to Chris Madison, director of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners. Madison said he has not seen federal election monitors sent to Arkansas since 2006. "It's really a DOJ, Department...

Arkansas · 12d

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Your Local Election Headquarters: Speaking with Libertarian Nominee for Governor Colt Shelby

KARK 4 New anchor Caroline Derby sat down with Libertarian Nominee for Governor Colt Shelby as he preps to face off against incumbent Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) and Sen. Fred Love (D) on Nov. 3.

Arkansas · 10d

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Arkansas State Chamber/AIA Names John Eddy Executive Vice President

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Oct. 29, 2026) — The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas today announced the hiring of John Eddy as executive vice president. Eddy also will serve as president of the Arkansas State Chamber Foundation. Eddy will lead the Chamber/AIA’s legislative advocacy, succeeding Kenny Hall,...

Arkansas · 10d

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Arkansas early voting rises 25% in first week, with gains among younger voters

Arkansas saw a 25% increase in early voting during the first week compared with the same point in the previous midterm election, according to the Arkansas Democratic Party. The party says nearly 280,000 ballots were cast statewide during the first week of early voting. Turnout among voters under 35 is...

Arkansas · 12d

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Arkansas Renews Main Street Lease in Downtown LR

The state of Arkansas has renewed its lease in downtown Little Rock in the Mann on Main building. Located at 322 Main Street, the building serves as the downtown home of the state Office of Child Support Enforcement, Arkansas Crime Information Center and Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. A 2013 redevelopment transformed the historic property into a mixed-use destination, according to a press release. The space includes Class A office space, 19 residential apartments and ground-floor restaurants, including Samantha’s Tap Room & Grill and Bruno’s Little Italy. Mann on Main was originally constructed in 1912 and designed by and ultimately named for renowned Arkansas architect George Richard Mann.

Little Rock, AR · 10d

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Arkansas Gas Prices Continue to Drop as Congressman French Hill Tells Bob Connell “We’ve Got Fuel Flowing”

Arkansas motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as gasoline prices continue moving lower across the state, and Congressman French Hill says increased fuel supplies and opportunities for American energy production are encouraging developments. According to AAA, the statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline stood at $3.84 per...

Arkansas · 13d

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Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration urges caution about intoxicating Halloween candy look-alikes

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration officials are warning parents to inspect Halloween candy for intoxicating substances like kratom and hallucinogenic mushrooms that may resemble popular products.

Arkansas · 11d

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Arkansas early voting turnout rises in 2026

Data: UF Election Lab tracker . Map: David Adkins/Axios About 277,000 ballots were cast in Arkansas during the first week of early voting. Why it matters: That's about 15% of all registered voters in the state, with another week of early voting and Election Day remaining, according to the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office. The first week was Oct. 19 through Saturday. More than 1.84 million people are registered to vote in Arkansas. Flashback: About 214,000 Arkansas voters cast their ballots during the first week of early voting in the midterm elections in 2022, Secretary of State's office spokesperson Samantha Boyd told Axios. That was about 12% of 1.8 million registered voters. The latest: The Democratic Party of Arkansas launched a new voter protection hotline at 833-336-8683 for anyone who has questions or whose voting eligibility is questioned at the polls. The ACLU also lists hotlines in several languages . A photo ID is required to vote in Arkansas. Those who show up to vote without an ID can still cast provisional ballots , which must be certified to count. The big picture: While early turnout can offer clues about enthusiasm, those casting ballots ahead of Election Day tend to

Arkansas · 12d

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Lawmakers question FEMA's claim that states may need to handle disasters on their own

Arkansas lawmakers are expressing concern over recent reports that FEMA won't provide as much help as in the past. "Have you had conversations with FEMA regarding what the article said?" State Rep. Jim Wooten (R-Beebe) asked A.J. Gary, the Director of the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM), on Tuesday.

Arkansas · 11d

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This Arkansas City Hosts A Massive Market With Over 350 Booths For One Weekend In November

Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos at a vintage market packed with more than 350 booths. That alone got my attention. Add old Pyrex, fairy lamps, and honey bee boxes, and I was fully hooked. I have a thing for markets where every aisle feels like a treasure hunt....

Conway, AR · 13d

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Union Pacific challenges OSHA finding over firing of Arkansas railroad worker

Union Pacific Railroad is challenging a federal finding that it illegally fired a North Little Rock worker who refused to work during a nearby lightning storm. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration found the railroad violated the Federal Railroad Safety Act by retaliating against the yardman after he raised safety concerns and stopped work until the storm passed.

North Little Rock, AR · 13d