Sometimes in baseball, fans get an idea of just how good of a game someone is having by reading the faces of the opponents.

The halls of the state Capitol rang with youthful enthusiasm on May 28 as delegates from Arkansas Girls State took over for a day.

With school out, June is a time to recognize the importance of keeping families together whenever it can be done safely and in the best interest of a child.

Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson is a man on a mission to get as many residents as possible involved in a city-wide celebration of America’s 250th commemoration of independence.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), malaria takes the lives of over 600,000 people each year, making it one of the deadliest infectious diseases on earth.

Arkansas has a long tradition of strongly supporting the armed forces as a whole, and especially our men and women in uniform. From the National Guard to defense depots, training facilities and air …

On May 26, the Arkansas legislature looked a little younger. And a lot more female.

A recently released country western song by Justin Robins, a Realtor at Mena, who posted “Don’t California My Arkansas” on his personal Facebook page in mid-May resonates with California transplants, Mark Gates and Kenny Malloy, members of the Huntsville Planning Commission.

Memorial Day is a special time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service to our nation. Throughout our history, over one million American service-members have perished fighting for our freedoms and values. Their immense selflessness and bravery represent a debt that can never be fully repaid. 

The Joint Education Committee met this week for a presentation about the Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship Program, delivered by Jacob Oliva, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Education, Lyndsey Laster, a 3rd-grade teacher from Poyen Elementary, Melanie Brotherton, who teaches 3rd grade at Drew Central Elementary in Monticello, and Lissa Monroe, a 3rd-grade teacher at Ward Central Elementary in Cabot.

Justin Robins’ autobiographical song, “Faith, From Utah To Arkansas,” in some ways parallels the journey made by Huntsville Water Commissioner Kenny Malloy and his wife, Linda. Kenny and Linda relocated from Northern California to Huntsville in 2020.

Huntsville High School doesn’t have a “Future Mothers of America” club as an elective — at least not officially. Yet the birth of a son to head softball coach Jessica LeBahn and her husband, Michael LeBahn, added a Home Economics component to the Lady Eagles’ locker room for the 2026 season.

Recently, the state Senate and House Committees on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor met jointly to review major developments affecting rural health care in Arkansas. The Senate committee is chaired by Senator Missy Irvin, with Senator Dave Wallace serving as Vice Chair.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health and to continue encouraging conversations that reduce stigma and connect people with support.

In 2025, Forbes ranked The Natural State as the third-best state in the nation to start a business. This prized positioning comes after years of hard work to foster an environment that prioritizes, supports and strengthens homegrown businesses and industries.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation on Thursday, April 30, calling the Arkansas General Assembly into an Extraordinary Session, which started May 4.

Bobby Ray Gulledge has taken it upon himself to champion many causes at St. Paul and Madison County.

On April 25, Arkansans once again took part in Drug Take Back Day, joining Americans across the country in a shared effort to safely collect and dispose of unused and expired prescription medications. These events continue to provide an important way to keep medications out of the wrong hands and reduce the risk of misuse in our communities.

Some highlights from the fourth and final week of the Arkansas General Assembly’s Fiscal Session:

SkillsUSA students filled the Hot Springs Convention Center for the annual SkillsUSA State Conference held April 13-16.