1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (581+ words) As the United States continues to celebrate its 250th year, Arkansans are preparing for another important election season. The nation's founders set in motion a system based on the idea that government draws its power from the people. That idea continues…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (76+ words) El Dorado News-Times Arkansas auditors find $34,037 in unallowable expenses at Nevada County school district An Arkansas Legislative Audit found $34,037 in unallowable expenses at the Prescott School District -- including $10,348 in expenses on golf apparel, equipment and tournament fees and $7,160 on clothing…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (190+ words) Leaders from the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator visited South Arkansas this week as participating companies explored potential opportunities for future development in the region. Steven Jones, president and CEO of the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce, hosted a dinner…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (528+ words) LEWISVILLE, Ark. -- A major battery manufacturer has agreed to buy lithium from a planned South Arkansas project for 10 years, giving the development another boost. LG Energy Solution will buy 8,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate each year from the South West…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1671+ words) Another 5,500 students are expected to join Arkansas' taxpayer-subsidized school choice program, state education officials said -- a 12% increase. That would drive the cost to more than $367 million for the 2026-27 school year. The Arkansas Department of Education expects roughly 50,000 students will participate…...