Tracy Daniels has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison following his second conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon. Authorities say he was arrested after an attempted burglary led police to discover drugs and another weapon.
The City of Rogers is transitioning management of its youth programming from nonprofit oversight directly into its Parks and Recreation Department. Officials say services at Rogers Activity Center will continue…
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced two arrests and one conviction related to Medicaid fraud in Arkansas. The actions underscore ongoing efforts by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to protect…
Out of the $12.7 billion in total tax revenue collected by Arkansas in 2024, $64.4 million came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year,…
A Little Rock man has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison for robbing a postal worker at gunpoint. The sentencing follows an investigation involving both local…
In 2024, Arkansas had $39.7 billion in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Corbin Vincent has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison after being convicted as a felon possessing a firearm. Authorities say evidence included social media images showing him with…
Jena Marie Osborn has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine after completing her current state sentence. Authorities say she sold large quantities during an undercover…
Amie Dawn Eggers has been sentenced to over eleven years in federal prison following her guilty plea related to trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine in Northeast Arkansas. The case involved…
In 2024, Arkansas collected a total of $12.7 billion in state taxes, with $432.9 million coming from license taxes—a decrease of 0.3% compared to the previous year.
Individual income taxes in Arkansas reached $622 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Michael Buck has been sentenced to twenty-five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening a federal judge and law enforcement officer as well as their families. Authorities say…
Arkansas collected $618.1 million in motor fuels sales taxes in 2024, an increase of 2% from the previous year.
Attorney General Tim Griffin launched a new anti-opioid campaign called One Pill Can Kill at UAM. The program trains student leaders in overdose prevention measures including Narcan administration. Campus officials…
Public pension funds in Arkansas received $1.7 billion in contributions in 2024, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Senator John Boozman has called for expanded federal assistance programs aimed at supporting Arkansas farmers facing financial strain due to rising costs. The proposal seeks immediate relief while longer-term agricultural…
Senator Tom Cotton released a statement following a fatal crash in Avoca allegedly caused by an illegal alien. He called for stronger immigration enforcement measures while expressing condolences for those…
Attorney General Tim Griffin reported a significant decrease in opioid overdose deaths during a press conference at the University of Arkansas. The event marked continued efforts through student trainings like…
Senator John Boozman detailed new steps being taken to support Arkansas veterans seeking federal benefits. He discussed improvements in processing claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs and promoted local…
The average VA IRRRL loan amount for Arkansas in 2025 was $285,144, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Chuck Schumer (D-New York) have introduced a bipartisan bill targeting foreign-made robots used by U.S. agencies due to national security concerns related primarily to China.…
Senator Tom Cotton urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to suspend penalties for using red diesel fuel on roads. The move aims at providing financial relief amid rising costs facing Arkansas…
VA interest rate reduction refinance loans in Arkansas rose to $1.8 billion in 2025, compared to $1.3 billion in 2024.
Eight people were arrested in Phillips County following an investigation into alleged illegal activity during a local election runoff. Attorney General Tim Griffin emphasized accountability and praised his investigative teams’…
Arkansas public pensions recorded $585.7 million in investment earnings in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
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