South Arkansas News Digest

Congressional and Legislative Updates

• E15 Legislation Outlook: Collin Peterson stated that year-round E15 legislation faces an uphill battle in...

The Haven of Rest Cemetery is struggling with ongoing illegal trash dumping on its property, a local challenge affecting historic Arkansas sites.

The Arkansas MLK Commission is holding a Nonviolence Youth Summit this week to counter rising summer violent crime among teens.

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Arkansas’ latest assessment shows water and wastewater infrastructure needs rising sharply.

• Statewide requirements now total $20.1 billion over the...

South Arkansas drivers face hydroplaning risks from downpours over the next several days.

• Rainfall focus: Several inches expected across South...

A new Walton Family Foundation investment is bringing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Jefferson and Phillips Counties, targeting 80% enrollment...

Ryan "Chief Chops" Intchauspe, running for Arkansas House District 24, labels Gov. Sanders' "whole-life" vision a trap for working families.

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Collin Peterson expects year-round E15 legislation to face an uphill battle in the U.S. Senate, citing Senator Boozman in Arkansas among key players. Arkansas agriculture stakeholders should monitor these federal biofuel policy developments closely.

Federal SNAP cuts are impacting families in Arkansas, as highlighted in the latest KY3 coverage.

South Arkansas Local Government

• 🔥 Pine Bluff Housing Ordinance: A revised minimum housing ordinance in Pine Bluff received its first reading...

• Storms expected to impact Arkansas during Tuesday evening rush hour
• Slight risk of severe weather focused on wind and hail threats
• No tornado threat, though heavy rain raises flooding concerns
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Arkansas Children's Hospital's largest expansion ever brings the new Champions Pavilion, opened May 5, offering dedicated same-day surgery and a...

• Statewide rollout: Arkansas Department of Health and Gov. Sanders launched the Claim Your Care campaign at all 92 health units to promote prenatal...

An Arkansas lawmaker proposes suspending the state gas tax for 90 days to ease pressure as prices top $4 per gallon. The move targets immediate relief for drivers facing high fuel costs.

Pine Bluff's minimum housing ordinance has advanced to first reading after city leaders incorporated landlord input, strengthening tenant protections...

Deep South Today will launch Arkansas Today in 2026 as its newest newsroom. The Pulitzer Prize-winning network continues delivering local news and civic information to communities statewide.

An Arkansas sheriff described the audio from a double homicide 911 call as 'disgusting' and traumatic for everyone involved. The emotional toll on responders remains a stark reminder of violent crime realities.

The official Arkansas General Assembly website, maintained by the Bureau of Legislative Research Information Systems Dept., provides the primary source for state legislative meetings and events.

Former Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant is now linked to misconduct allegations from a department deputy following his resignation, spotlighting local governance accountability in the South Arkansas Delta.

South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado now offers the PhysioGait 360 rehab system, giving patients advanced support for walking, balance, and...