Alexa Henning brought a mean-girl vibe to the governor’s office and seemed to revel in conflict.
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Democrats welcome Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP
Walz brings military, education, congressional and gubernatorial bona fides to the Harris ticket.
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Get to know the director and stars of The Rep’s ‘Jitney’
Late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson’s “Jitney” is next up at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, running from Aug. 6-18. “August Wilson is the reason I am in the [theater] business,” director Ken-Matt Martin said.
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Church and state, the conjoined twins of Arkansas
Whose faith is guiding Arkansas, and where will it lead us? This is where the worry comes in.
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Razorback assistant Ryan Crouser wins third consecutive gold medal in shot put
Arkansas Razorback volunteer assistant track and field coach Ryan Crouser made history on Saturday in Paris becoming the first shot putter to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals.
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Pike-Fletcher-Terry House lawsuit approaches trial
While recent summary judgment motions from both sides indicate that the city of Little Rock and the Terry House heirs are now in consensus that the property should be returned to the heirs, there is still disagreement about whether the city should pay for restoration of the historic mansion and grounds.
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Federal aid addresses discrimination for farmers, including some in Arkansas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sent out long-awaited payments to minority farmers and others in need of aid, but some say it’s not enough to offset years of discrimination.
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WSJ: Tyson stays mum on question of 4th-generation heir’s future after DWI arrest
Tyson Foods is the largest meatpacker in the U.S., but it still operates like a family business in at least one crucial way.