05/16/2026

Arkansas Senate blocks $750 million Franklin County prison bill

The Arkansas Senate rejected a $750 million bid to build a 3,000-bed state prison in Franklin County, giving reform advocates and local residents a rare legislative victory.

May 16

Griffin rejects ballot language for Arkansas referendum reform measure

May 16

Little Rock police seek suspect in Sunday homicide

Little Rock police identified a suspect in Sunday's homicide on Sibley Hole Road and ask anyone with information to contact detectives.

May 16

Former Conway County deputy arrested on rape, child grooming charges

May 16

Dodgers Defeat Cubs; Crow-Armstrong's Defense Highlighted

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs. Pete Crow-Armstrong's elite defensive performance was a bright spot for Chicago.

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Games, Seahawks to Open Season

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Schedule

May 16

Rookies Thomas and Williams Expected to Contribute Immediately

May 16

Speakeasy owner defends Prairie County move as lawmakers question regulator discretion

The owner of Speakeasy Dispensary defends his move from Pine Bluff to Prairie County as Arkansas lawmakers and residents question how regulators approved the relocation.

May 16

1914 Franklin County Jail Becomes $600K Ozark River Home

May 16

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

Matsuo Basho watched a frog jump into an old pond in 1686, and the ripples from that moment still reach us today. His haiku reminds us that poetry doesn't need grandeur to hold the whole world.

May 16

Clarion Water Utility Plans Modern Treatment Plant with Reverse Osmosis

Clarion's water utility is planning a New Water Treatment Plant, designed by ISG of Des Moines, to introduce modern Reverse Osmosis filtration for softer water.

May 16

Frances E.W. Harper's 1892 Novel Challenges Post-Reconstruction Racism

May 16

Baxter Bulletin Marks 120 Years Serving Mountain Home

May 16

Flowers Links Ravens' Injuries to Harbaugh's Practice Intensity

May 16

Celtics Defeat Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

May 16