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History Minute: The deadliest tornadoes recorded in Arkansas
News & History Weather

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?

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Arkansas farmers could see more than $150M in disaster relief
Agriculture Arkansas

Arkansas farmers could see more than $150M in disaster relief

 Arkansas farmers being squeezed hard by higher fuel and input prices this year could see more than $150 million in total disaster relief with a second round of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Arkansas’ 3,000-bed prison site is on hold. What are the other options?
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Arkansas’ 3,000-bed prison site is on hold. What are the other options?

A look at the scenarios for expanding prison space now that the Franklin County project’s in doubt

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Arkansas Advocate: State panel OKs proposal aimed at assisting newly formed smaller school districts
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Arkansas Advocate: State panel OKs proposal aimed at assisting newly formed smaller school districts

Arkansas lawmakers this week gave initial approval to a measure aimed at assisting several newly formed smaller school districts, and rejected an effort to increase funding for an early childhood education program

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Growers turn to irrigation as drought deepens, but forecast rain can help
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Growers turn to irrigation as drought deepens, but forecast rain can help

The last time Arkansas was drought-free was the week of July 22, 2025

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Spotted a honey bee swarm? Stay calm and call a beekeeper
Outdoors South Arkansas News

Spotted a honey bee swarm? Stay calm and call a beekeeper

As spring blooms in Arkansas, honey bee populations are swarming, but there’s nothing to be afraid of — most swarms are harmless, and the colony will soon fly away to establish its new home

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Arkansas Advocate: Attorney general certifies hemp regulating law
Arkansas Courts & Justice

Arkansas Advocate: Attorney general certifies hemp regulating law

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday formally cleared the way for the state to enforce a law regulating hemp-derived products following the conclusion of litigation challenging an earlier state measure banning the sale of these products

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