Appeals court reinstates Arkansas Critical Race Theory ban

A federal appeals court says Arkansas can enforce its ban on teaching Critical Race Theory. A three-judge panel of the 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the ban Wednesday. The ruling says students cannot compel schools to teach CRT …

Arkansas basketball no longer facing Baylor in 2025-26 season

FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas men's basketball team is no longer set to host Baylor at Bud Walton Arena for the upcoming season, coach John Calipari said at the Rotary Club of Little Rock on Tuesday. "When we filled out the schedule," he said, …

LIVE MUSIC IN ARKANSAS: Four songwriters set for Arkansas Sounds Showcase

THURSDAY LITTLE ROCK ◼️ Mitchell Ferguson, with Luke Borchett, performs from 8-11:45 p.m. at Stickyz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave. Admission is $15. (501) 372-7707; stickyz.com. ◼️ Shattered Youth, One Big Game, Muzzleflash and Pitlock …

Arkansas launches school pantry toolkit to fight childhood hunger

The Arkansas Departments of Education and Agriculture are teaming up in a bold new push against childhood hunger by launching a creative initiative: the School Food Pantry Toolkit. Developed by the state's Faith-Based Initiatives office, this toolkit …

University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List Includes Area Students

Northwest Arkansas leaders consider regional growth talks

A historic conversation could soon take place in Northwest Arkansas, as leaders from Benton and Washington counties consider holding their first-ever joint meeting.The meeting is tentatively set for Sept. 22 in Springdale, a city that spans both counties. …

Federal appeals court ruling clears way for Arkansas's ban on Critical Race Theory

After an Eighth Circuit ruling, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the state's ban on Critical Race Theory in schools can now be enforced in public schools. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit …

Federal appeals court sides with Arkansas officials in case over LEARNS ban on school ‘indoctrination’

A three-judge panel of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a win to Gov. Sarah Sanders and other state officials on Wednesday in a federal lawsuit brought by Little Rock Central High teachers, parents and students over an Arkansas law that targets …

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Slight uptick in rain chances in Arkansas

40/29 Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee says there will be a slight uptick in rain chances on Thursday, especially in Northwest Arkansas. Watch the videocast above to learn more.The rain chances will lessen again when the temperatures rise for the start …