UAMS and Arkansas Children’s present school-based mental health symposium
UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital presented a free two-day symposium focused on school-based supports for children’s mental health, autism and developmental differences.
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Community Clinic proposes acquiring Baptist Health primary-care clinics in Fort Smith area
Community Clinic has announced a letter of intent to acquire Baptist Health primary-care clinics in the River Valley, including multiple Fort Smith locations. The proposal remains subject to federal and regulatory review and a definitive agreement.
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Fort Smith Board of Directors scheduled to meet Aug. 4 at 6 p.m.
Fort Smith’s Board of Directors is scheduled for a regular meeting Aug. 4 at 6 p.m., following a July 28 study session and July 30 special meeting listed on the city calendar.
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Arkansas attorney general sues drug manufacturers over alleged limits on patient access
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced July 22, 2026, that the state filed a lawsuit against drug manufacturers, alleging they illegally limited patient access to medicines.
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Little Rock to demolish damaged Markham Street pedestrian bridge
Little Rock will demolish a pedestrian bridge over West Markham Street after engineers found extensive damage following a strike by a large dump truck.
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Three Arkansas Air National Guard airmen selected for August deployment to Guatemala
Three Arkansas Air National Guard Security Forces airmen are scheduled to deploy to Guatemala in August 2026 through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
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Little Rock candidate filing remains open through Aug. 5 for mayor, six board seats
Candidates seeking Little Rock’s mayoral office or six Board of Directors seats have until noon Aug. 5 to file for the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election.
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Little Rock Metro Gas Holds at $3.745 as Diesel Reaches $4.908
AAA’s July 29 Little Rock-North Little Rock check puts regular gas at $3.745 and diesel at $4.908, with diesel up 9.3 cents in a week.
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Arkansas Medicaid Work-Requirement Checks Begin, With Penalties Delayed Until 2027
Arkansas DHS is checking records for many ARHOME enrollees during a six-month soft implementation. Notices may arrive now, but penalties under the new requirement begin no earlier than January 1, 2027.
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Arkansas SNAP recipients get new ebtEDGE app after theft reports
Arkansas SNAP recipients are moving to a new EBT processor and app with card locks and transaction controls after DHS reported suspicious benefit activity.
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Arkansas to Receive $431,937 From 23andMe Settlement; Consumer Claims Are Separate
Arkansas will receive $431,937 from a 23andMe state settlement, but affected residents must look to a separate court process for any personal recovery.
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Pine Bluff shifts Aquatic Center oversight to Parks and Recreation
The July 7 council vote ended the Aquatic Center’s standalone department structure, but staffing, safety upgrades and current reopening status remain unsettled.
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Bentonville drivers see small gas, diesel dip Wednesday
Bentonville drivers got modest relief Wednesday as metro gas and diesel averages fell, though both remained sharply higher than a month earlier.
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Arkansas library funding could hinge on proposed minors’ access rules
Proposed Arkansas library rules could restrict minors’ access to some materials and put state aid for internet, databases, delivery and youth programs at stake.
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Springdale street-overlay bid deadline passes; next steps remain
Springdale’s 2026 street-overlay bid deadline passed July 28, but the contractor, cost, affected streets and construction timing remain unconfirmed.
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Little Rock Begins Markham Bridge Demolition; West Markham Stays Closed
Little Rock’s damaged Markham Street pedestrian bridge is being removed while West Markham stays closed, with future pedestrian access still unresolved.
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Arkansas federal education flexibility could affect Benton schools
Arkansas won new federal education flexibility July 7, but Benton families will need to wait for state guidance and district decisions before local changes.
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Lonoke County sheriff race narrows after reported Mitchell withdrawal
A July 23 report says Brian Mitchell Sr. withdrew from the Lonoke County sheriff race. State and county records must confirm the final November ballot.
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ED approves Arkansas’ Returning Education waiver and Title I-A changes
On July 7, ED approved Arkansas’ “Returning Education to the States” waiver package, including a Title I-A plan amendment and Ed-Flex—plus a civil-rights disclaimer.
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Pope County Quorum Court sets July 23 meeting to appoint Russellville board seat
Russellville AR—Pope County will hold a special Quorum Court meeting July 23 at 5:30 p.m. to fill a Russellville School Board at-large seat vacated by Joe Sitkowski.
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Paragould sales tax petition heads to Aug. 5 deadline: checkout math
Paragould AR: Petition organizers must submit signatures by Aug. 5 to get 900 total for a November city sales-tax measure—what 9.375% means.
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Retiring White Hall Mayor Noel Foster honored—what residents should watch next
White Hall AR – Mayor Noel Foster says he will retire Dec. 31 and not seek re-election in November, setting up a leadership handoff residents should track.