Work on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Saline County requires temporary closures of two ramps on I-30 eastbound from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly starting Wednesday night, July 8, through Saturday morning, July 11. Read more below. Weather permitting, crews will close the ramps at the following times: 9 p.m. Wed, Jul 8 – 6 […]
ARDOT central office to reopen July 8 following asbestos closure and cleanup
UPDATE: JULY 7, 2026 ORIGINAL: JULY 6, 2026 The Arkansas Department of Transportation’s (ARDOT) Central Office Tower is expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, following a temporary closure triggered by elevated asbestos levels. Officials confirmed the building is safe for employees to return after comprehensive cleaning and recent air quality tests showed asbestos […]
ARDOT to close section of Highway 229 July 6th for drainage improvements
Highway 229 from the Interstate 30 (I-30) Frontage Road north to W. Jackman Trail is scheduled to close overnight from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 6. Weather permitting, the closure will allow contractors to install drainage crossings. A signed detour will be in place. To reach the north side of the closure, […]
Arkansas to ban certain sweet items from SNAP benefits beginning July 1st
SNAP benefits won’t be less sweet come July in Arkansas. Beginning Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, there’s a list of things that you will no longer be able to purchase with SNAP benefits. Candy and sodas are the big ones. Arkansas Governor Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutritional Assistance […]
Lose your litter and you could catch a charge – ARDOT targeting $9.7 million litter bill from past year
If your litter is loose, it could net you a fine, community service, and even a misdemeanor charge. Arkansas agencies are picking up on their penalties. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Arkansas Highway Police, and Keep Arkansas Beautiful are launching a new enforcement campaign this July. The initiative targets the secure transport of waste […]
Tonight’s LOTTO Jackpot Jumps to $1.767 Million; Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $489 Million
With both in-state and multi-state draw games, Arkansas lottery players have several chances to win big this week. The LOTTO jackpot continues to rise, reaching $1.767 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. LOTTO is an in-state draw game designed to give Arkansas players another chance to win big prizes. A LOTTO ticket worth $25,000 was sold […]
Arkansas Capitol to host Liberty Day celebration a June 30th, with historical exhibits and public readings
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester announced plans for a Liberty Day celebration at the Arkansas State Capitol on June 30, featuring historical presentations, educational exhibits, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The public event aims to celebrate Almerica’s founding and honor the country’s continuing freedoms through interactive and educational activities. Read […]
Judge Dismisses Norris’ Saline County Election Challenge, Calling Claims ‘Specious’ – Independence County is next
BENTON, AR — A Pulaski County circuit judge has dismissed an election challenge filed by now former Republican Secretary of State candidate Bryan Norris, robustly defending local election officials and bringing a months-long legal saga to a close. In a ruling handed down Monday, June 8, 2026, Circuit Judge Tim Fox dismissed the lawsuit with […]
Saline County man faces federal charges, injures eye, after resisting arrest, allegedly reaching for weapon
A 24-year-old man faces multiple state charges and a potential federal indictment following an armed confrontation and subsequent struggle with law enforcement at a local mobile home park in May. Alan Valenciano Hernandez was arrested on the morning of May 8, 2026, at the Mobile Home Park located at 26270 Interstate 30, Alexander, after […]
Do you have alligators on your property? AGFC hopes you’ll let hunters come
If you own property that has alligators on it, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) hopes for a chat. They are looking to expand hunting opportunities and scale up the harvest for the upcoming 2026 alligator season. To make that happen, they need a little help from local landowners. Read more below. If you […]
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