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Fire crews responded to at least 54 separate wildfires across Arkansas Wednesday, with structure damage reported in several parts of Little Rock. -
A coalition of local advocacy groups asked for their representatives to show up to answer questions, to no avail. -
House Bill 1679 allows a patient’s next of kin to block their organs or tissues from being harvested for donation, even if they signed up to be an organ donor. -
Senate Bill 456, referred to as the "Home Opportunities Made Easier Act," aims to address the state's housing crisis through changes in zoning and design guidelines. -
The bill put forward by Rep. Mary Bentley was taken down for amendments after a representative for the Arkansas Attorney General's Office said it was “facially unconstitutional.” -
Over the years, the event has gained the attention of celebrities, and this year, actor Valerie Bertinelli and rap icon Flavor Flav participated. -
Legislation that would overhaul the state’s higher education system awaits the governor’s signature following the approval of identical bills by the Arkansas Legislature on Monday. -
Officials in northern Arkansas are assessing damage and continuing recovery efforts after severe storms and tornadoes moved through the region over the weekend. -
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders held a press conference with lawmakers and law enforcement to promote a bill to create “The Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act” Monday. -
Federal workers respond to sweeping cuts by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency.
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Can we every truly 'go home again?' Can we ever revisit or recapture 'who we were' as kids? Join us for a conversation with author, William Lychack and his novel, Cargill Falls.
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