Arkansas man arrested after fight with deputies in Minden

33 A Clarksville, Arkansas man was arrested Tuesday after reportedly giving deputies a false name and fighting with them at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. According to the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Syrup Mill...

Steve Brawner: Arkansas versus China in lithium

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 to refine the...

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...

Arkansas vape law banning unapproved products being enforced starting Saturday. Here's what to know

Act 590, which introduced new vape laws in Arkansas, started on Sept. 1.Read the law here.On Nov. 1, all retailers must comply with the law, which created a regulated list of manufacturers and products that can be sold. There are 12 manufacturers...

Interactive maps reveal where Arkansas' SNAP recipients live as aid set to expire

SNAP benefits end Nov. 1, leaving many Arkansans struggling to put food on the table ABNER. >> YEAH. WELL, FOOD BANK LEADERS SAY THAT THEY ARE EXPECTING TO SEE MORE PEOPLE ASKING FOR HELP THIS WEEK. TODAY, REPUBLICAN STATE REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS...

AY’s 2025 Faces of AR: C&C Tree Services of Arkansas

Chase Shamlin, owner, his wife, Sarah, and their daughter, Stellan Chase, 3 C&C Tree Services of Arkansas in Little Rock is a family-owned and -operated tree service business that has served homeowners around central Arkansas for 45 years. Much...

Primo Brands Invests in Arkansas, Expands Mountain Valley Line

Beverage company Primo Brands Corporation held a ceremony on October 29 commemorating the groundbreaking ceremony of its factory in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas. As the company’s first new factory since its transformative merger in...

Glo Tanning Expands Footprint with New Location in Little Rock, Arkansas

October 29, 2025 // Franchising.com // LITTLE ROCK, AR - Glo Tanning has announced the opening of its newest location in Little Rock, Arkansas, on November 8th, bringing the brand’s signature blend of tanning, skincare, and wellness services to...

Ports along Arkansas and Mississippi rivers awarded $4.6M in grants

The program "reinvests ad valorem taxes paid by industries on the value of commodities shipped on Arkansas’ navigable waterways into public ports and intermodal authorities to fund capital improvements and dredging projects." Sanders said the...

AY’s 2025 Faces of AR: Goodwill Industries of Arkansas

Much more than a thrift store, Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is on a mission to change lives through education, training and employment. Behind the retail operations and donations is an organization committed to improving the very fabric of...

FYI Calendar: Local businesses hand out sweet treats in Goblin Candy Crawl on Halloween day in Rogers

dstaggs@nwaonline.com Dustin Staggs is a features writer for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, where he covers arts, entertainment and community stories that showcase the vibrant culture of Northwest Arkansas. Dustin, a University of...

Always a Winner: Oaklawn Hot Springs Sets the Pace for Arkansas Dining, Wine

There is a spirit of adventure down every street and around every corner of Hot Springs, a place where heritage attractions — some literally as old as the hills — meet the renewed energy of the latest generation of entrepreneurs, artists,...

Always Something to Give: Nonprofits Throughout Arkansas Top of Mind During Holidays

As the weather cools — slowly — Arkansans’ thoughts turn toward the holidays. It is often a time where ideas about gifts and giving are at an all-time high. With feelings of generosity in the air, it is the ideal time to get familiar with the...

Books By The Pound Plans New Location in North Little Rock

A Google Street View image of the new Books By The Pound location at 601 W 4th St. in North Little Rock (© Google) Books By The Pound, an independent bookstore based in Searcy, is expanding to a second location in North Little Rock. (Books By The...

Arkansas Department of Agriculture appoints new State Veterinarian

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Fidler as the new State Veterinarian, effective Monday, Oct. 27. “Dr. Fidler brings extensive experience in animal health, regulatory science, and...

Arkansas Children’s names Yoder as CFO

Arkansas Children’s named Brandon Yoder, C.P.A., M.B.A., as the system’s next executive vice president and chief financial officer. He starts Dec. 1, aligning with the late December retirement of CFO Gena Wingfield, who has served more than 40...

South Arkansas bankruptcies by county through October 28

South Arkansas bankruptcies listed by county for the week ended Tuesday, October 28, 2025, according to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Lafayette Wanda Diane Morehead, 437 N. Main St, Buckner; Chapter 13;...

Elopak to Boost Production at Little Rock Port Facility With $30M Investment

Elopak's production facility in Little Rock (Photo provided by Elopak) Norway-based packaging manufacturer Elopak plans to invest $30 million in a third production line at its Little Rock Port facility. The expansion comes about a year sooner than...

Not Texas or Arkansas, Americans are flocking to THIS retiree state, and the reason is surprising

For many Americans, choosing where to live is no longer just about space or proximity to work, it is about lifestyle. A new report from moveBuddha indicates that Americans are continuing to head toward the Sun Belt states, trading “square footage...

<![CDATA[How PBMs Legally Challenged Arkansas’ Pharmacy Ownership Law | NCPA 2025]]>

Highlighting further complexities in regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their practices, the recent blocking of Arkansas Act 624 over the summer portrays many legislators’ and independent pharmacy advocates’ failures to see PBM reform...