Arkansas schools to go phone free this fall under new ‘Bell to Bell, No Cell’ law

Starting this fall, all public schools in Arkansas will be phone free during the school day following the passage of the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act during this year’s legislative session. The law prohibits students from using any personal electronic devices …

Arkansas Postcard Past: Grannis, circa 1910

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Grannis, circa 1910: Named for a railroad official, this little Polk County town has around 500 people today. The two-story school building was erected in 1909. Most of …

Former Arkansas baseball pitcher Jaxon Wiggins selected for MLB All-Star Futures Game

FAYETTEVILLE — Former Arkansas right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins was selected to play in the MLB All-Star Futures Game on July 12 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Wiggins will be representing the Chicago Cubs organization. He is currently playing for the Class …

From Little Rock to the limelight: Two Arkansas students gab about their experience at the Jimmy Awards

In June, Pulaski Academy junior Collin Carlton and sophomore Sascha Bass headed to New York City, where they became the first Arkansas students to compete in the illustrious Jimmy Awards. Past winners at the Jimmys — or the National High School Musical …

Newspaper honored as one of best in Arkansas

In the larger weekly division, The Leader received the General Excellence award again, making it 16 top honors over the past 18 years. Including the “General Excellence Award,” the paper received 24 writing, reporting, photography and design awards at the …

Arkansas Congressional GOP delegation helps pass Senate reconciliation package 218-214

All four of Arkansas’ GOP Congressmen joined their Senate Republican counterparts in supporting a reconciliation bill that reflects President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities. The measure, touted as “one big, beautiful bill,” cleared the House of …

Arkansas: Hemp Ban Not Preempted by Federal Law, Federal Court Rules

Little Rock, AR: An Arkansas law prohibiting the sale of hemp-derived intoxicating products is not preempted by the 2018 federal Farm Bill, according to a ruling issued last week by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Plaintiffs challenged the 2023 law ( …

Here’s how some Arkansas residents can get help with energy bills

ARKANSAS (KNOE) - The Central Arkansas Development Council is rolling out its 2025 summer utility assistance starting on July 7. Arkansas residents across 19 counties can apply for help with their electric bills through the Summer Low-Income Home Energy …

Tech industry group sues Arkansas over new social media laws

FILM NOTES: Acting, scoring focus of Arkansas Cinema Society Night School

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Arkansas Cinema Society is offering classes in acting, directing and musical scoring, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays this fall at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 E. Ninth …