Senator John Boozman joined other bipartisan lawmakers urging continued support for USMCA before its six-year review. Agriculture industry leaders praised their efforts as vital to maintaining strong market access.

Individual income taxes in Arkansas reached $883 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Senator Tom Cotton has introduced a bill increasing penalties for importing illegal Chinese vapes into the U.S. The proposed legislation targets companies enabling such imports with higher fines.

The Arkansas women’s tennis team was eliminated from the SEC Tournament after losing to Florida in the second round. The Razorbacks now have an even season record following defeats across both doubles and singles matches.

The Arkansas Razorbacks softball team will visit top-ranked Oklahoma for a three-game series beginning April 17. Both teams feature standout players and deep ties between coaching staffs as they compete among college softball’s elite programs.

The Arkansas Farm Bureau’s latest update covers USDA market reports, rising fertilizer costs affecting farmers’ decisions, farm aid talks in Washington, and tick concerns impacting cattle. The article also details how the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation supports rural communities through…

Piggott School District released its latest announcements covering student activities, prom details, community service options, scholarship deadlines, meal plans, and upcoming sports events—all designed to keep students informed this spring.

Deputies Cortney Fox and Chastin Stephens have graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. Sheriff Lafayette Woods praised their achievement as an important milestone for public service in Jefferson County.

Honey bee swarms are appearing across Arkansas this spring but usually pose no threat if left undisturbed. The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service advises residents not to harm these temporary colonies and recommends contacting local beekeepers for safe removal.

The Central Arkansas Bears Women’s Golf team will compete in this year’s ASUN Championship from April 17–19. Returning players aim for improvement after finishing sixth last season while building on several strong performances throughout this year.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff named Tanesha Thompson and Rev. Joshua Pickett as keynote speakers for its upcoming Founders’ Week celebration this April. Events include honors ceremonies recognizing student achievement alongside community gatherings open to all.

Little Rock Trojans return home to face Eastern Illinois in an important Ohio Valley Conference baseball series starting April 17. Both teams are near the top of league standings and feature standout individual performers.

The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service will celebrate Arbor Day with multiple county events including free tree distributions. Activities aim to educate residents about environmental benefits while promoting hands-on learning among youth participants.

The LOTTO jackpot offered by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has climbed to $1.203 million for Wednesday’s drawing. The game is exclusive to Arkansas residents and offers multiple prize levels beyond just the top jackpot.

The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service has received $1.6 million in EPA funding for a major tree-planting project across six central Arkansas counties over three-and-a-half years. More than 166,000 native trees will be distributed free-of-charge through local partnerships aimed…

Of the $12.7 billion in taxes collected by Arkansas in 2024, 0.5%, or $64.4 million, came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men’s golf team secured its third Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in four years after strong performances across key statistical categories at Oxmoor Valley Ridge Course. Head coach Roger Totten praised his team’s commitment…

John Deere has agreed on April 15th to settle a major right-to-repair lawsuit for $99 million while a separate Federal Trade Commission case remains unresolved. Experts say these cases could impact how manufacturers handle repair rights nationwide.

Fayetteville has announced scheduled water conservation days later this month while regional pipeline upgrades take place. Residents are asked to limit non-essential use but should not expect any disruption in essential services.

Piggott School District has announced upcoming student meetings, prom preparations, scholarship application deadlines and reminders about procedures as spring activities continue throughout April.