Arkansas Democrat-Gazette wins 11 categories in 2026 Diamond Journalism Awards contest

The staff of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won first place in 11 categories of the 2026 Diamond Journalism Awards contest, presented at an event Saturday night in Little Rock. The regional competition is sponsored annually by the Arkansas Pro chapter of …

There are political races in Arkansas this year

They aren’t getting a ton of attention, but there are races for Congress and the U.S. Senate in Arkansas this year. Democrats are challenging Republican incumbents in all four Congressional seats this cycle. Long-time 1st Congressional District U.S. Rep. …

6 current, former Arkansas track and field athletes medal at USATF Outdoor Championships

Twenty-four current, former and future Arkansas track and field athletes competed at the 2026 USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships this weekend, and six Razorbacks came away with medals. Four former Arkansas athletes — three women and one man — won …

Domtar could pay $1.5M for EPA pollution claims at Ashdown, Arkansas, mill

ASHDOWN, Ark. -- The U.S. Department of Justice proposes Domtar pay $1.5 million to settle claims that emissions at the paper company's kraft mill in Ashdown exceed federal and Arkansas environmental limits. The DOJ filed a consent decree with the …

Arkansas, Oklahoma gas prices nearly $1 per gallon higher than a year ago

Arkansas, Oklahoma gas prices nearly $1 per gallon higher than a year ago Gas prices in Arkansas and Oklahoma are nearly $1 per gallon higher than this time last year. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Arkansas is $3.80, according to …

PARKER: Arkansas proving American education can be fixed

Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Per Gallup, only 27% say they have high confidence in U.S. public schools. Published Jul 26, 2026  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute read Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Photo by Kayla Bartkowski /Getty …

After legislative pressure over gender studies, University of Arkansas at Little Rock compiling list of academic minor ...

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is compiling a list of academic minor programs to discontinue in advance of the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees’ …

Arkansas softball hitting coach Justin Shults details 'whirlwind' move from Boise State

FAYETTEVILLE — Justin Shults was with his family in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in early June when a phone call altered his travel plans. Arkansas softball coach Courtney Deifel was looking for a new hitting coach, and Shults had risen to the top of her …

Extreme heat moves into Arkansas

Baxter Health Emergency Department earns Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation, first and only in ...