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Trump's temper tantrum steals French Hill's thunder on housing affordability
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (282+ words) Rep. French Hill (R-Little Rock), the Heights-dwelling millionaire banker-turned-congressman, almost never concerns himself with the plight of working-class folks, preferring instead to focus on how he can help his rich banker friends make more money. So if he's out here…...
You have a (death-defying) choice, Little Rock
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (98+ words) Arkansas Times Campaign season is heating up in the capital city, with candidates filing their paperwork at City Hall through August 5. Two-term incumbent Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has a challenger this year, as vice-mayor and longtime City Director BJ Wyrick…...
Is Braum's coming to Little Rock?
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (274+ words) In the world of burger-and-ice-cream chain restaurants, picking a favorite to frequent can feel like choosing an entire worldview. Do you support the monarchy and pledge your fealty to the Dairy Queen? Maybe you prefer the subtly conservative callback to…...
For first time ever, Little Rock Trojans end season ranked in Baseball America's Top 25
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (301+ words) Following a historic season in which they set a program record for wins and made the NCAA Super Regional round for the first time ever, the Little Rock Trojans have achieved another first: being ranked in the final Baseball America…...
Fayetteville denies sanctuary city allegations
1+ year, 1+ day ago (471+ words) Fayetteville officials are defending against Rep. Kendon Underwood's (R-Cave Springs) accusation that the Northwest Arkansas college town is operating as a sanctuary city to help undocumented immigrants evade capture by federal agents." Underwood's complaint stems from a statement Mayor Molly…...
Chris Jones and Mayor Pete meet at Dreamland to stump for a blue District 2
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (798+ words) After another week of absurdity from Washington, D. C. , where modern-day gladiators entertained Donald Trump the birthday boy on the White House lawn and algae bloomed amok at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Arkansas Democrats turned out to welcome beltway veteran Mayor…...
Friday open line
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (10+ words) Arkansas Times You're up to bat....
Arkansas students see boost in annual test scores
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (685+ words) Arkansas students saw overall improvement in their annual test scores, according to data released by state officials Thursday." The 2025-2026 academic year is the third time students have taken a new annual exam developed by state education officials called the Arkansas…...
Courtroom livestream catches Conway judge saying he would kill someone for breaking into his car
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (401+ words) In a nod toward transparency in the court system, Faulkner County District Judge Chris Carnahan has taken to livestreaming some of the proceedings in his court on Facebook. That's a good thing, as courts " like any branch of government " benefit…...
Juneteenth celebrations happening today and Saturday
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (376+ words) The Robinson Center was hopping Friday with attendees going from one panel discussion to another as part of the Juneteenth in Da Rock Summit " and the party was just getting started. Sessions on civil rights icons, sports figures, women taking…...