A University of Minnesota report shows seven Arkansas counties have lost obstetric services since 2010, adding to 40 with no maternity care. Researchers say rural communities are hardest hit and outline policy fixes.

Track One, a podcast hosted by Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora, continues its exploration on book bans in libraries in Arkansas’ Saline County in its second episode.

Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora discusses the new podcast Track One, including episodes on book bans in Saline County and future reporting on crypto mines and other issues.

Arkansas legislators plan to revisit child abuse investigation protocols after a family testified they were wrongly suspected. The move follows public scrutiny of earlier cases and questions about mandatory reporter standards.

Arkansas earns an F from the March of Dimes, with infant mortality high and Black mothers facing disproportionate risks. Advocates call for doula coverage, home visits and stronger community support.

Arkansas adds 42 farms to its Century Farm program as Gov. Sanders highlights mounting pressures on growers. Rising costs and market strains threaten one in three farmers without increased federal support.

State revenues topped $2.3 billion in October, about 4% above projections, though individual and corporate income tax collections fell compared to last year.

Candidates from all major parties lined up to run for office on Monday, the first day of the candidate filing period in Arkansas.

A new report from the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy identifies low pay, high turnover, and complex regulations as key challenges for child care providers and recommends state-backed support to strengthen the workforce.

A Pulaski County judge will determine whether residents of House District 70 in North Little Rock will have representation after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders delayed the special election to fill Carlton Wing’s vacated seat until June 2026.