The debate, which featured Dr. Michael Pakko (L), Kelly Grappe (D), and state Sen. Kim Hammer (R), was hosted by the Arkansas Press Association.

The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $1 million bond after police said he raped a child on multiple occasions.

Jonesboro and most of Northeast Arkansas are facing several heat alerts this week, as the National Weather Service predicts high heat indices.

This week’s featured pets are Darryl, an energetic and friendly hound, and Toulouse, an easygoing and playful cat.

Entergy reported a power outage Monday morning after a car hit a pole southeast of CR 638 in Craighead County.

Newspaper reports internal emails indicate officials concluded Risever Machinery was “in compliance” before Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders publicly criticized the company.

ACUE is nationally recognized for its year-long professional development program, which provides educators with evidence-based teaching practices.