3 juniors representing Clark County at Arkansas Boys State
The weeklong leadership and civic engagement experience invites male high school juniors to learn how democracy works by building a mock government from the ground up
Year: 2026
Arkansas Advocate: Tax cut plan sails through legislative committees as special session begins
Arkansas lawmakers advanced what would be the state’s fourth income tax cut in four years Monday despite critics’ warnings that reducing revenue could jeopardize social services
Clark County workforce 10,072 strong in latest report
Clark County’s unemployment rate for February 2026, not seasonally adjusted, was at 4.9%, according to a preliminary county-by-county report released this week by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Soybean planting sprints along at fastest pace since 1988
Dry weather at the start of the row crop growing season has sped planting of the state’s five major crops, with soybeans going in the ground at the fastest pace since 1988
Steve Brawner: Entergy CEO says Arkansas could get ‘new nuclear’
Could new nuclear reactors be in Arkansas’ future? They could if money is available.
History Minute: The deadliest tornadoes recorded in Arkansas
Did you know the South Arkansas town of Strong gets its name from the community’s spirit following a deadly tornado?
Angie Schleiff named OBU’s Support Staff Member of the Year
The award is presented annually to a campus support staff member who demonstrates excellence in work responsibilities, support for the university’s mission and positive engagement with students, coworkers and members of the public