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Savana Elliott: The girl in Holla Bend, Part 1

February 10, 2026

Savana On October 21, 2021, 17-year-old Savana Elliott disappeared from the Dardanelle area. Sadly, it wasn’t that notable. No parents called the police saying she hadn’t come home. No school…

Paying for Kids, Not Empty Chairs: Arkansas Moves to Reshape Childcare

February 3, 2026

The Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program is overdue for an overhaul to ensure money follows kids, not empty chairs. This shift could unlock hundreds of childcare spots for working families…

Are We Better Off Than We Were Before Lake View?

February 3, 2026

More than 20 years after the Arkansas Supreme Court’s landmark Lake View ruling, it’s time to ask a fundamental question: Are education outcomes better? Spoiler alert: They’re not. That question…

What do we do with Steven?

February 2, 2026

“What do we do with Steven?“ That is not a rhetorical question. It is a policy question. And it is one our criminal justice and mental health systems have no…

Drought, Warm Weather Cut Arkansas Duck Numbers After Strong Early Season

January 22, 2026

Arkansas entered the heart of duck season with 1.4 million ducks in the state at the end of December, including 498,000 mallards, according to wildlife surveys conducted by the Arkansas…

Arkansas State Police Say ICE Cooperation Has Led to 48 Detentions Since September

January 22, 2026

Since September, the Arkansas State Police has detained 48 individuals under its cooperation framework with federal immigration authorities, according to agency leadership. Officials say those detentions occurred only after individuals…

Continued Clash on EFAs: Inside the Latest Fight Over Educational Choice

January 20, 2026

When “Parental Choice” Enters the Room, the Temperature Rises You know the old saying, the sure things in life are death and taxes? Add to that list: Drama whenever someone…

ALC Week Overview: January 2026

January 17, 2026

What happened in the January ALC meetings Private and home school account funding The biggest flashpoint at the Friday full ALC meeting was money for Education Freedom Accounts. Lawmakers were…