Democrats sue seeking earlier District 70 election
The Democratic Party of Arkansas and four individuals are suing Gov. Sarah Sanders to force the special election to fill the vacant state House District 70 seat to be held…
Benton educator named 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year
Stephanie Williams, a music teacher at Mountain View Elementary School in the Benton School District, was named the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year on Tuesday (Oct. 21). Williams was…
Harding University receives $1 million to establish Christian Workers Institute
Harding University has received a grant of $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment to help establish the Christian Workers Institute. The program, which will be directed by the Harding School…
Diagnosis for 10.21.25: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
Welcome back to Diagnosis, a vertical that focuses on the crossroads of health care policy and politics. ___ — Marketplace Overhaul — Rep. Taylor Yarkosky has filed legislation to overhaul…
‘A proven leader’: Club for Growth PAC endorses James Uthmeier for Attorney General
The group is an affiliate of the self-described ‘nation’s largest conservative super PAC..’ Following President Donald Trump’s lead from two weeks ago, the conservative Club for Growth PAC is getting…
Kim Kendall leads Florida lawmakers supporting Greg Steube aerospace modernization effort
State Rep. Kim Kendall led more than a dozen Florida Representatives to lobby the federal government on modernizing Florida’s air and space system. The St. Augustine Republican rallied lawmakers to…
ICE’s Spending on Weaponry Is Up More Than 700 Percent Over Last Year
A federal agent threats to Tase protestors as his comrades look on outside Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, June 13, 2025. Andres Kudacki/Getty Images Get your news…
Walmart invests $44.5 million in Connecticut shopping center
Bentonville-based Walmart has acquired a shopping mall property in Norwalk, Conn., making it the retailer’s third mall property deal in 2025. Other retailers in the mall include Ulta, and restaurants…
Garvin named director of Fort Smith human resources department
Eric Garvin, who has been with the city of Fort Smith human resources department since 2018, has been named the city’s director of human resources. His first day on the…
Carnall, Spradling elementary schools in Fort Smith likely to close
Fort Smith Public School District (FSPS) officials are considering consolidating more elementary schools — specifically Carnall and Spradling — in an effort to “right size” the district. The district established…