Arkansas education changes lead to significant increases in test scores after the LEARNS Act
Reforming Education: A Look at Arkansas For years, I’ve followed the downward trend in public education across the U.S. It seems that while schools aim for ideological accomplishments, the influence of teachers’ unions has swelled their budgets without yielding significant student improvements. In fact, major cities continue to see enrollment drop or hover at unsatisfactory […]
Youth softball coach and umpire clash in heated exchange during Arkansas tournament.
Emotional Softball Incident in Arkansas For two girls’ and boys’ softball teams, Father’s Day weekend in 2026 will be a memory etched in their minds due to a dramatic turn of events during their games. This incident occurred at the USSSA Wood Grill Buffet/Everett Classic in Benton, Arkansas. What started as a routine foul ball […]
Sarah Sanders highlights Arkansas student achievement improvements as a model
Arkansas’ Education Reform Gains Attention As debates heat up over education policies in red states, Arkansas’ Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is promoting the state’s accomplishments as a potential model for others. She emphasizes how the LEARNS Act, passed in 2023, is making a significant difference for students. “We’re really excited about how many Arkansas […]
Three children injured in shooting near public pool in Stuttgart, Arkansas, suspect taken into custody
Tragic Shooting at Stuttgart Aquatic Center Over the weekend, a shooting incident at a public pool in Stuttgart, Arkansas, resulted in multiple children being shot. Authorities reported that the event occurred near the John Cain Aquatic Center. The Stuttgart Police Department revealed they responded to calls about gunfire just before 5 PM local time on […]
New data reveals that many children in Arkansas are without health insurance.
Concerns Over Uninsured Children in Arkansas Recent findings from the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book indicate that Arkansas is struggling with child welfare issues, ranking 48th in child health and 43rd overall in the country. A key concern emphasized in the report is the number of children who remain without health insurance, a situation that […]
Arkansas Troopers Save Children and Baby After Suspect Collapses Following High-Speed Pursuit
On May 24th, Arkansas State Police (ASP) managed to rescue four children from a perilous situation, and thankfully, all of them survived. The incident began when an officer tried to pull over an SUV for a traffic violation in Camden. The driver, however, sped off, leading to a high-speed pursuit. THV 11 reported that the […]
Arkansas Democrat Hallie Shoffner Paid Firm Associated with Graham Platner
Harry Shoffner’s Senate campaign in Arkansas has reported substantial payments—amounting to nearly $47,500—to Good Influence, a digital influencer firm from Louisville. This company is also being utilized by Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, based on data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC). According to the FEC records, Shoffner made four payments to Good Influence […]
SEC commissioner replies to Arkansas AD’s complaint about ESPN scheduling
SEC Athletic Director Expresses Concern Over Game Scheduling The athletic director at Arkansas is quite upset about the scheduled start times for two upcoming games. Conference commissioner Greg Sankey commented on the situation on Wednesday. Hunter Yurachek, the Arkansas athletic director and College Football Playoff president, voiced his frustrations with the Razorbacks’ kickoff time against […]
Arkansas AD criticizes ESPN and SEC over football schedule
Arkansas Athletic Director Criticizes ESPN Over Game Schedule The Arkansas athletic director, Hunter Yurachek, has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with ESPN regarding the Razorbacks’ schedule for their initial games this season. He took to social media to issue a letter where he formally urged both the network and the SEC to “actively seek alternative solutions.” […]
Arkansas Teen Sailor Who Died at Pearl Harbor to Be Laid to Rest After Almost 85 Years
The remains of a teenager from Arkansas, who lost his life on a battleship during the Pearl Harbor attack, are finally coming home nearly 85 years posthumously. The Navy has plans to honor Firefighter 3rd Class Loyle Rooker with a full military burial on May 30 at New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview, Arkansas—his hometown from […]