ARKANSAS

May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arkansas makes digital IDs available in Apple Wallet

Arkansas has joined a growing number of states allowing residents to store their driver’s license or state ID digitally in Apple Wallet. The move follows the state’s earlier launch of a mobile ID app in 2025, initially meant for downloading IDs to phones. Now, those digital copies can be used alongs

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Rain on the Way: What Arkansas Can Expect This Week

Arkansas residents should prepare for a mixed bag of weather this week. Forecasters predict scattered thunderstorms starting Tuesday morning, with another possible round later in the day. A cold front pushing through the region will bring the chance of heavy rain that could last into Wednesday. Whil

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Arkansas Razorbacks Aim to Finish Strong Against Oklahoma

The Arkansas Razorbacks aren't just playing for pride in their final regular-season SEC series—they're chasing a momentum boost that could shape their postseason future. Arkansas (33-17 overall, 14-11 SEC) faces Oklahoma (30-17, 12-13 SEC) in a series-deciding matchup Sunday at 1 p. m. , giving the

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May 08 2026POLITICS

How Arkansas politics is shaping what students learn in college

Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th

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May 06 2026WEATHER

What to expect when storms roll into Arkansas this week

The weather in Arkansas is about to get lively. Storms could sweep across most of the state starting Tuesday evening, possibly sticking around until Thursday morning. The big concern? Wind, hail, or even tornadoes could pop up, though the worst isn’t guaranteed. Cities like Little Rock, Jonesboro, a

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Spring Game Shows Razorbacks’ Future on the Field

The Arkansas football spring workout, dubbed the “Spring Kickoff, ” will take place Saturday at 2 p. m. in Reynolds Razorback Stadium after a free concert by local artist Justin Moore. The event is not televised but can be heard on the Razorback Sports Network. Coaches have split the team into Red

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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

A Rare Shot at Gunsmithing School in Arkansas

Black River Technical College in Arkansas just joined an exclusive club. It’s one of only four schools in the U. S. that teach short-term gunsmithing courses approved by the National Rifle Association. Most of these programs have been around for decades, but Black River only started in 2020. That’s

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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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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 10 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Boosts Maternal Care with $40M Federal Grant

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a $40 million federal contribution aimed at reducing the state’s alarming infant and maternal death rates. The money arrives through a new appropriations act approved by Congress last month and signed into law on February 3rd. UAMS w

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