Kansas is in a heated debate about the death penalty. At the center of this is whether the governor can refuse to send people to states that use it. The state's attorney general, Kris Kobach, says no. He believes the governor must follow the law and can't pick and choose who to extradite. The gover
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration made a big change. They got rid of a rule that gave tax breaks to businesses in certain areas. These areas are called enterprise zones. The rule, known as Enterprise Zone Rule 1989-1, allowed businesses to get money back on sales and use taxes. I
In 2025, sports stories made their way into the Arkansas Times, but not in the usual way. Unlike other media outlets that focus solely on sports, the Times only covers sports when something truly remarkable happens. This year was no different. Among the usual political and food stories, sports tales
Bacteria can make plastic-like stuff from peanut oil. This isn't your usual plastic. It's special because it breaks down naturally and doesn't harm the environment. Scientists found a type of bacteria called Bacillus subtilis LO1. It's great at turning peanut oil into this eco-friendly plastic. Thi
Benjamin Schoonwinkel, a 59-year-old South African, thought he would find a new life in the United States. He had heard President Trump's words about welcoming white South Africans who felt they were being treated unfairly. So, he decided to make the journey. But things didn't go as planned. Instea
The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a tough time. They went from being a top team to struggling this season. Their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, got hurt. This makes people wonder if the Chiefs will ever be as good as they used to be. Travis Kelce, a key player for the Chiefs, is also in the spo
Christmas brought a mix of joy and disappointment for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Despite the Kansas City Chiefs losing their game, the couple enjoyed a quiet holiday together. Taylor showed up to support Travis at Arrowhead Stadium. She wore a stylish red bomber jacket over a black outfit, comp
A huge lottery win just happened in Arkansas. A single ticket from Cabot, a suburb of Little Rock, snagged the second-largest Powerball prize ever. The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA gas station, a chain often found near Walmart stores. Cabot is a growing city with around 26, 733 people. I
Kanye West and Bianca Censori chose a unique way to celebrate Christmas Eve. They attended a showing of the classic ballet "The Nutcracker" in Los Angeles. The couple stayed for the entire performance, enjoying the festive atmosphere. Bianca wore a stylish fur coat, while Kanye sported his signatur
In a stroke of fortune, an Arkansas ticket holder became an instant billionaire after winning the Powerball jackpot worth $1. 8 billion. This massive win comes just in time for the holidays, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U. S. history. The winning numbers—4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and the
