05/13/2026

Sanders Orders Water Plan Update Amid Delta Drought Fears

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has directed a sweeping update to Arkansas' water strategy, targeting depletion in the critical Delta region where farms and households face growing scarcity. The executive order mandates modeling of water availability and demands, with Phase I due within a year. As droughts intensify, stakeholders from agriculture to local governments are urged to collaborate on solutions.

May 13

Pine Bluff teen charged with capital murder in shooting deaths

A 19-year-old Pine Bluff resident has been arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder after a shooting on April 1 left two young men dead. Keshawn Franklin was identified by witnesses who were present in the vehicle when the fatal shots were fired.

May 13

Razorbacks Stunned by Ole Miss, Exit SEC Baseball Tourney Early

The No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks' SEC Tournament run ended abruptly Friday with a 5-2 quarterfinal loss to No. 17 Ole Miss in Hoover, Ala. Despite entering as the No. 2 seed with a stellar 43-13 record, the Hogs couldn't overcome the Rebels' late surge. Ole Miss advances to face top-seeded LSU in the semifinals.

May 13

Walmart Pumps $200M into Bentonville Automation Expansion

Walmart Inc. is investing $200 million to expand automation at its Bentonville-area distribution centers, partnering with Symbotic to revolutionize supply chain operations. The deal includes developing systems for 400 store fulfillment centers, enhancing e-commerce pickup and delivery across Arkansas and beyond. This move underscores Bentonville's rise as a national hub for retail tech innovation.

May 13

Arkansas Expands LEARNS Vouchers to All K-12 Students in 2026

Three years after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the LEARNS Act, Arkansas has fully opened its Education Freedom Accounts to every K-12 student statewide, issuing funds to over 44,000 families this school year. The universal voucher program promises at least $6,800 per child for private, parochial or homeschool options, fueling debates over costs and public school impacts. Supporters hail it as a school choice revolution, while critics warn of straining traditional districts.

May 13

Arkansas Children's Telehealth Brings Cardiac Scans to Rural Kids

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock is revolutionizing pediatric care for rural families through real-time telemedicine guidance for complex heart scans. Rural hospitals, lacking specialized teams, can now deliver high-quality MRI and CT imaging on-site under expert oversight. This innovation keeps families close to home amid a $209 million state push for rural health transformation.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch

Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks after DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly convinced him he could win a Super Bowl with the team. Fowler and Lawrence were teammates on the Dallas Cowboys from 2022-2023.

May 13

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer

May 13

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

May 13

Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates

May 13

Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months

May 13