Road to Kentucky Derby 2025: How to watch Saturday's Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby

The Road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby runs through Hot Springs and Hallandale Beach this Saturday, March 29 at 6 PM ET, with the Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby on CNBC. Both events are set to award Kentucky Derby points on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale. " …

New Recruits Sworn in as Arkansas State Troopers in State Capitol...

Thirty-seven recruits became Arkansas State Troopers tonight during a graduation ceremony held in the State Capitol rotunda. After being tested and interviewed, this class of new Troopers was chosen from a pool of 420 applicants. The recruits started their …

Arkansas again ranks first in GDP growth with 5.1% fourth quarter rise

The preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) and personal income report for the 50 states has Arkansas ranked first for GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, and ranked 47th in personal income. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) report posted …

Keller Williams adds new affiliate in Arkansas

“Keller Williams provides the infrastructure, innovation, and agent-centric culture we need to expand on our vision without sacrificing the personalized, values-driven service we’re known for,” Clifton said in a statement. “By joining Keller Williams …

2025 Arkansas Derby prediction, odds, horses, contenders: Surprising picks by expert who nailed Breeders' Cup

With just a little over one month left until the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert will be putting faith in three-year-old Cornucopian at the 2025 Arkansas Derby on Saturday. Baffert trainer hasn't participated in the Run for the Roses since 2021 after …

Hempstead County Sheriff posts open letter to Arkansas legislators regarding plans for prison

By Press Release Dear Senators and State Representatives: I am writing to ask you to support the proposed construction of a new 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County, Arkansas. This facility is essential for addressing the growing inmate population, ensuring …

Arkansas will have active weather this weekend

Arkansas State Parks and Arkansas Archeological Survey announce designation of three State Archeological Landmarks

PARKIN — Arkansas State Parks (ASP) and the Arkansas Archeological Survey (ARAS) have announced the designation of three Arkansas State Parks as Arkansas State Archeological Landmarks. This historic designation, authorized under Arkansas Code § 13-6-306 ( …

Bentonville, Arkansas Booms With Arts And Outdoors Offerings

Just reopened after years of restoration, the Walmart Museum expands on the original Walton's 5-10 store, located on Bentonville's main square. Credit: Walmart As travel ventures go, arts and cycling are about as incongruous as you can imagine. Or, …

Arkansas’ unemployment rate remains at 3.6% in February

Graphic courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Commerce.LITTLE ROCK — Today, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Policy and Innovation, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced that Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate …