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
Missouri sports fans have a new way to enjoy their favorite teams and potentially win big. BetMGM is offering a bonus code called CBSSPORTS. This code lets new users get up to $1, 500 in bonus bets if their first bet doesn't win. This offer is perfect for those who want to try their luck on big game
Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students
Missouri's state income tax, introduced in 1917, is outdated. It doesn't fit today's economy or workforce. The system punishes people for earning more, working harder, or growing their businesses. It's like a penalty for success. Governor Mike Kehoe has a plan to phase out this tax. The goal is to
Arkansas just got a cool new tool to help people manage their cash. It's an online platform that teaches money basics for free. The state's Financial Education Commission made this happen. The platform is run by a company called Enrich. It has stuff like budgeting tools, retirement planning, and ar
Missouri has officially joined the sports betting world, and it's a big deal. Since December 1, several sports betting apps have launched in the state, offering a variety of bonuses and promotions. DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, and Fanatics Sportsbook are all live in Missouri, giving
Arkansas is buzzing with art this season. First up, the Arkansas Arts Council's "Small Works on Paper" exhibit is making its rounds. This year marks the 39th edition, featuring tiny artworks by 40 Arkansas artists. The show kicked off in Pine Bluff and will travel to eight other cities. The pieces a
Arkansas public schools are seeing fewer students than they have in two decades. The state's education department reports that the number of K-12 students in public schools has dropped to 465, 421 this year. That's nearly 9, 000 fewer students than last year. The decline isn't just happening in one
Missouri's sports betting apps have been live since December 1, but local teams haven't been winning. The Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri Tigers, and Missouri State Bears went 0-6 in December. This is where sportsbook promos can help. They offer bonus bets and promotions to build your bankroll and limi
Missouri just got a huge financial boost for its rural health services. The state secured $216. 3 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. This isn't just a random handout. It's part of a larger initiative to enhance healthcare access in rural communities. The funding is divide
