Jacksonville businesses near Little Rock Air Force Base feel squeezed by shutdown

The economy of Jacksonville, a city that relies on the spending of service members and civilian employees from Little Rock Air Force Base, has taken a hit as the government shutdown creates uncertainty for many in the community. While active...

Two Dead After Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash in Little Rock

Two people were killed and another was injured late Wednesday night after a high-speed pursuit ended in a fiery crash in Little Rock, according to the Arkansas State Police (ASP). High-Speed Chase Begins on I-30 Around 10:15 PM on October 29, a...

Arkansas food pantries, SNAP recipients brace for program’s expiration

In recent days Margaret Douglas, director at Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock, has been experiencing a sense of déjà vu. It's October 2025, but in the food pantry located at 1601 Marshall St., it might as well be the spring of 2020. Or worse....

Arkansas versus China in lithium

By STEVE BRAWNER Arkansas has a resource under its soil that could transform the state: lithium, the critical element needed for batteries in electric cars and cell phones, and for longer-term energy storage. Currently, the world depends on China...

Arkansas Blue Cross still exploring affiliation agreement with Oregon health company

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the state's largest health insurer, is continuing to explore a "strategic affiliation agreement" with Cambia Health Solutions, a nonprofit health insurance company based in Oregon, Arkansas Blue Cross said...

Arkansas Waterways Commission awards more than $4.6M to Arkansas ports

Of those awarded, the Fort Smith Port Authority received over $1.9 million. FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Arkansas Waterways Commission will award more than $4.6 million in grants to four Arkansas ports and one intermodal authority, according to Gov....

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: 2% tourism tax revenue down almost 3% through June

Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax revenue declined almost 3% in the first six months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. Hospitality tax revenue in surveyed cities is also down through June. The 2% tourism tax revenue between January and June...

Arkansas congressman discusses shutdown effects with agriculture stakeholders

From the Arkansas Advocate: Existing challenges for Arkansas’ farmers could be exacerbated by a prolonged federal government shutdown, Congressman Steve Womack told industry leaders Thursday, though he said he’s hopeful there will be movement...

Arkansas soybean farmers will gain from deal with China, but experts warn of further challenges

clarue@adgnewsroom.com Cristina LaRue covers agriculture for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She started her career as a journalist in 2017, covering business and education for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, later covering the crime and...

Arkansas high school wins $1,000.000 to upgrade their stadium

After a landslide win in a national vote, Dierks High School was announced as the winner of a $1 million makeover for its football stadium in T-Mobile’s “Friday Night 5G Lights” contest, the telecommunications company announced Thursday morning....

Business Spotlight: Community invited to Columbine Manor Care Center Halloween Party

Columbine Manor Care Center is inviting the community to its Halloween Party from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at 530 W. 16th Street in Salida. The event is open to families, friends and pets and will feature trick-or-treating, kid-friendly games,...

High-speed chase on I-30 in Little Rock ends with two fatalities

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Two people are dead after a high-speed police chase took place on October 29 on I-30 eastbound near the 133-mile marker. According to reports, state troopers tried to stop a red Infiniti traveling at a high rate of speed when...

Arkansas: How to find a food pantry near you

Arkansas: Where to find food pantries NONPROFITS ARE ALREADY PREPARING FOR THE IMPACTS. WITH SNAP BENEFITS AT RISK, FOOD PANTRIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS SAY THEY'RE ALREADY SEEING AN INCREASE IN PEOPLE LOOKING FOR HELP. IN CENTERTON, WENDY HENSON...

Fort Smith Port Authority awarded more than $1.9 million Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development grant

LITTLE ROCK — The Fort Smith Port Authority has been awarded a $1,980,252 grant for warehouse space, a concrete materials storage pad and signage, the governor’s office announced Thursday. The grant is part of more than $4.6 million in grants the...

As Arkansas child poverty rises, advocates urge lawmakers to act

A recent report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation indicates that child poverty in the U.S. has nearly tripled since 2021. In Arkansas, the Supplemental Poverty Measure is at 14 % higher than the national average. Pete Gess is the economic policy...

SNAP benefits run out in days. Arkansas has billions in reserve funds. What will Sarah Sanders do?

Gov. Sarah Sanders and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins at a press conference about SNAP benefits in April 2025 Credit: Brian Chilson This Saturday, SNAP benefits will run out for tens of millions of Americans, including more than 220,000 Arkansans....

Greenwood Republican joins race for vacant Arkansas Senate seat; 3 Democrats challenge state House incumbents

Greenwood Republican Stacie Smith is seeking election to the vacant Senate District 26 seat formerly held by the late Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch, Smith announced on Thursday. Meanwhile, Democratic candidates recently announced their bids for...

High school volleyball state finals to air live Saturday on Arkansas PBS

Arkansas high school volleyball fans can watch the state championship games live Saturday on Arkansas PBS. The 2025 6A-2A Centennial Bank State Volleyball Championships, presented by Everett Buick GMC, will be broadcast from Bank OZK Arena...

NWA Council expands its Onward FX program to central Arkansas

[email protected] Sydney Sasser is a business reporter with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Before joining the ADG, she covered business for the Charlotte Observer. She is a recent graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the...

Little Rock Weekend Guide: Oct. 30 – Nov. 2

As October comes to an end, the city is whipping up a proper spooky season send-off and readying to welcome a new month. Let’s get into it. Thursday, Oct. 30 Tee Up Fore EMpact Tournament at Topgolf // The caddies can sit this one out. An...