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Discover Outdoor Adventures in Northwest Arkansas

June 2, 2026

The Ponca Nature Center on Arkansas 43 offers a free geology lesson at 1:30 p. m. on Wednesdays, letting kids and adults explore the state’s rock layers through hands‑on activities. A bass fishing contest for veterans starts at 5:45 a. m. Saturday in Prairie Creek Park; teams pay $80 before Thurs

politics

Trump’s Legal Struggle Didn’t Disappear with His Win

May 31, 2026

Two years ago, a historic court decision changed the political game. A jury in New York declared Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, a first for any former U. S. president trying to return to office. The charges stemmed from payments made before the 2016 election to sile

politics

Georgia Judge Faces Scrutiny Over Outside Connections

May 30, 2026

A federal judge in Georgia is under fire after the Justice Department pushed for her removal from a case involving voter registration records. The request came after reports linked Judge Eleanor Ross to a misconduct scandal, including an extramarital affair with a high-ranking officer. A judicial pa

politics

Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Rules in Schools

May 28, 2026

Arkansas wants to change some federal rules that guide its public schools. The state says these rules slow down progress for students and make it hard to use money wisely. In April, the state’s education department sent a letter to the U. S. Department of Education asking for three special permissi

technology

Arkansas makes digital IDs available in Apple Wallet

May 28, 2026

Arkansas has joined a growing number of states allowing residents to store their driver’s license or state ID digitally in Apple Wallet. The move follows the state’s earlier launch of a mobile ID app in 2025, initially meant for downloading IDs to phones. Now, those digital copies can be used alongs

politics

Arkansas voters push back on new laws that could silence their voice in making laws

May 28, 2026

Arkansas gives its people a special power—voting directly on new laws through signatures. For years, this has let citizens push for changes like better pay or healthcare, even when politicians said no. But now, those in charge are trying to make it much harder for regular folks to do this. Last year

health

Helping Health Workers Heal From Moral Stress

May 27, 2026

In busy hospitals and care homes, workers often face tough choices that clash with their own values. These moments can leave lasting emotional wounds, a problem now called moral injury. It looks like other issues such as PTSD or burnout but needs its own kind of help. A study set out to see if a si

sports

BYU’s 2026 Season: Hype, Praise and the Reality Check

May 27, 2026

BYU’s football program is buzzing with excitement for 2026, thanks to the return of star quarterback Bear Bachmeier and running back LJ Martin. Fans are already calling it one of the most anticipated seasons in school history. A former Big 12 assistant coach, speaking without revealing his name,

politics

Why California’s Rules Are Making Food Pricier for Maine

May 27, 2026

Maine families have watched their grocery bills climb for years, and one big reason sits thousands of miles away in California. A state rule called Proposition 12 forces stores to sell only pork and eggs from animals kept in special pens. That sounds nice, but it costs farms more to follow the rules

opinion

Why Some Places Want to Drop Property Taxes—and What Anchorage Can Learn

May 27, 2026

Across the U. S. , people are pushing back against property taxes. Many have paid off their homes but still get bills they can’t pay. Some local governments will even sell their homes if the taxes aren’t paid. This isn’t just happening in one state—it’s a growing trend. More than a dozen states are