ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY

Apr 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Can underwater plants warn us about hidden chemicals in rivers?

Rivers hide more than just fish and rocks. They also carry invisible chemicals from everyday products. One group, called PFAS, sticks around for years and mixes into water systems. Scientists recently tested a common underwater plant, Potamogeton crispus, to see if it could act like a warning sign f

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Apr 14 2026EDUCATION

Arkansas steps up in vet education to keep experts local

Arkansas has always relied on farming—poultry, cattle, and crops pump billions into the state’s economy and keep rural towns alive. Yet for years, the veterinarians who safeguard this backbone were scarce because most new vets had to leave Arkansas just to study. The result? The state spent years tr

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Apr 03 2026OPINION

Safety Tech Helps Keep Riverton Secure

Riverton’s council members often think about how to protect the town and its families. A violent crime in the neighborhood a little over two years ago made everyone feel unsafe. After that, people called for help and worried about children playing outside or being alone at home. The town’s

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

New Outdoor Learning Hub Opens for Arkansas Tech Students

Arkansas Tech University is expanding its hands‑on teaching options with a fresh outdoor program. A former graduate has donated $50, 000 to create a fund that will help students pay for trips to Crooked Creek Ranch, a 500‑acre site near Yellville. The ranch sits next to the Arkansas Game and Fish Co

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Students Gain Real‑World Skills Through School Business Club

Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines

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Jan 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music, Theater, and Art: A Vibrant Scene in Arkansas

Arkansas is buzzing with cultural events this season. Music lovers have plenty to look forward to. The Arkansas Symphony is hosting a chamber concert featuring works by Brahms and Schoenberg. This event, titled "From Roots to Revolution, " will take place in Little Rock. The performances will happen

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Jan 23 2026WEATHER

Arkansas Braces for Winter Storm: Guardians on Standby and Counties on Alert

Arkansas is getting ready for a big winter storm. The governor has called in the National Guard to help. They will work in teams to assist people stuck in their cars. These teams have special vehicles and tools to help. The storm is expected to bring a mix of snow and sleet. It will start Friday ni

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Jan 23 2026WEATHER

Frigid Weather Alert: Arkansas Braces for Sleet, Snow, and Dangerous Chill

Arkansas is in for a rough ride as a winter storm system takes over the central U. S. Starting Friday evening and lasting through Sunday, the state is expected to see a mix of snow, sleet, and ice. The cold is not playing around, with temperatures dropping to near zero degrees Fahrenheit at night.

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Arkansas: Honoring Civil Rights History in a Polarized World

Arkansas has a rich history of civil rights, but it often struggles to fully embrace it. In 1968, Governor Winthrop Rockefeller made a bold move. He held a public memorial for Martin Luther King Jr. He was the only Southern governor to do this. This act of unity was powerful. It showed the state's c

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