1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (688+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- On the hottest recorded game day in University of Arkansas football history, both offenses went through cold spells Saturday afternoon at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. In their first game under Coach Ryan Silverfield, the Razorbacks racked up 415 yards and won…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (137+ words) Magnolia Banner News Hiring freeze, lack of permanent director raise concerns for Arkansas Ethics Commission attorneys The Arkansas Ethics Commission has been without a permanent director for eight months because of a hiring freeze policy from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (145+ words) Magnolia Banner News Hill, Westerman see legislative payoff from committee chair roles WASHINGTON -- U.S. Reps. French Hill and Bruce Westerman did not picture themselves as committee chairs when they entered Congress more than a decade ago. Hill and Westerman, both Republicans,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (120+ words) Magnolia Banner News Campaigns for Arkansas candidates file July finance reports Sanders outraises, outspends opponents in gubernatorial race Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' reelection campaign spent about $524,000, including about $357,000 on television and other advertising, as it raised nearly $162,000 in July, according…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (95+ words) Magnolia Banner News Actuary concluded in July that Arkansas' Medicaid expansion was almost twice cost of traditional coverage Consultant warned budget neutrality guidance not met The July 31 email spelled doom for Arkansas' unique form of Medicaid expansion. Under what was…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (84+ words) Arkansas secretary of state's petition fraud investigator leaves after 9 months over lack of 'action' Magnolia Banner News Arkansas secretary of state's petition fraud investigator leaves after 9 months over lack of 'action' Citing a lack of "action," Secretary of State Cole…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (107+ words) Magnolia Banner News Democratic gubernatorial hopeful proposes pause on Arkansas data centers Lawmakers refer his resolution for review Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Fred Love proposed a resolution for the Arkansas Legislative Council to suggest a pause on the development and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (519+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- A lower instate high school football participation rate means a smaller pool of talent for the University of Arkansas and other schools recruiting the state. From 2008 to 2024, Arkansas saw an 11.3% decrease in 11-man football participation, falling from 13,711 to 12,162, according…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (44+ words) Lawmakers advance rule to regulate Arkansas’ medical marijuana management contracts Magnolia Banner News Lawmakers advance rule to regulate Arkansas’ medical marijuana management contracts Arkansas lawmakers advanced a rule Wednesday aimed at ensuring that Arkansans remain in control of medical marijuana…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (68+ words) Magnolia Banner News U.S. Senate candidates making their cases to Arkansas voters Ag economy pains a campaign focus AUGUSTA -- Hallie Shoffner said she doesn't think about the cracks in her SUV's windshield. "I mean, you travel out in rural Arkansas and…...