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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has agreed to move up the dates for two special elections, the governor said in a statement Sunday.
Sanders agrees to new date for special elections
After two judges ruled against her in separate election cases, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders concedes to an earlier date.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has agreed to move up the dates for two special elections, the governor said in a statement Sunday.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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One of central Arkansas' oldest neighborhoods is getting a rebrand. Wednesday morning, North Little Rock officials and industry representatives broke ground on the Arena District.
North Little Rock breaks ground on $25 million "Gateway to Argenta"
The Arena District, located at Broadway & Poplar in North Little Rock, will include a Marriott ‘Aloft’ hotel, an expanded and relocated Willy D’s Dueling Piano Bar, and a 7,000-square-foot event cente...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
One of central Arkansas' oldest neighborhoods is getting a rebrand. Wednesday morning, North Little Rock officials and industry representatives broke ground on the Arena District.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Interview: "Secrets of the Killing State" author Corinna Barrett Lain
Interview: "Secrets of the Killing State" author Corinna Barrett Lain
Author Corinna Barrett Lain will be at Wordsworth Books in Little Rock on Sunday, November 16, discussing her book “Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection."
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November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Interview: "Secrets of the Killing State" author Corinna Barrett Lain
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Little Rock school officials are re-launching an effort to collect donations for needy families.
Little Rock School District accepting donations amid government shutdown
The Little Rock School District is urging residents to donate food and other non-perishable items to be distributed to families in need.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Little Rock school officials are re-launching an effort to collect donations for needy families.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Monday is the first day Arkansas candidates can file to run in the 2026 election cycle. Incumbents and hopefuls packed the State Capitol rotunda all afternoon.
Candidate filing begins for 2026 midterms
Candidates from all major parties lined up to run for office on Monday, the first day of the candidate filing period in Arkansas.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Monday is the first day Arkansas candidates can file to run in the 2026 election cycle. Incumbents and hopefuls packed the State Capitol rotunda all afternoon.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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October 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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A judge will soon decide when to hold a special election in Northwest Arkansas.
Judge set to rule soon on special election case
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders wants to hold a special election next summer, while locals want it sooner.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A judge will soon decide when to hold a special election in Northwest Arkansas.
Crowds packed the streets of downtown Little Rock Saturday for the “No Kings” Protest. This was the second nationwide day of protests against the administration of President Donald Trump.
Hundreds gather in downtown Little Rock for October “No Kings” protest
Crowds packed the streets of downtown Little Rock Saturday for the “No Kings” Protest. This was the second nationwide day of protests against the administration of President Donald Trump.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Crowds packed the streets of downtown Little Rock Saturday for the “No Kings” Protest. This was the second nationwide day of protests against the administration of President Donald Trump.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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October 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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