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The Arkansas Cinema Society is again hosting its signature event, FILMLAND, a film festival bringing together writers, directors, and actors from across the state and country to Little Rock. Jack Travis spoke with director E. Vincent Martinez about the new documentary, Iron Pearls.
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A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
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The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
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In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.
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Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
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Beyond the Ozarks
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Prominent Arkansas Republicans are calling on state Rep. Austin McCollum to resign after his arrest on domestic assault and false imprisonment charges. He was released Sunday on a $10,000 bond.
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Attorney General Tim Griffin has approved a second proposal to protect direct democracy in the state constitution, allowing Protect AR Rights to gather signatures for the 2026 ballot.
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