Appeals Court Weighs $1.16M Peppermint Hippo Verdict
Arkansas judges questioned the club's responsibility for a patron after he left the premises, in a case over a fatal 2021 incident.
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October 31, 2026
Arkansas Proposes $1.5 Million Cut to County FundingThe proposed reduction to state turnback funds creates potential budgetary challenges for Arkansas counties planning for 2027.
October 27, 2026
AIG Petitions Arkansas Court on Walmart Opioid CaseThe insurer seeks a rehearing regarding its obligation to cover defense costs for thousands of opioid-related lawsuits.
October 26, 2026
UAMS Joins State Opioid Awareness InitiativeThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is now the 15th campus to participate in the One Pill Can Kill program.
October 20, 2026
Arkansas Records High State Traffic Fatality RateThe state saw the sixth-highest traffic fatality rate in the nation as of 2025.
October 7, 2026
Arkansas Court Ruled AIG Must Pay Walmart Opioid CostsThe Arkansas Court of Appeals decided insurers must cover defense costs for over 2,400 opioid-related lawsuits.
September 29, 2026
Arkansas Lifted Algal Bloom Advisory for Lake SophiaState officials cleared the lake for recreational use after testing showed toxin levels have returned to safe thresholds.
September 26, 2026
Arkansas Weighed New Prison Book Inspection PolicyState officials are considering a central processing facility for prisoner mail to curb drug smuggling.
September 24, 2026
Arkansas Released New ARHOME Outreach ToolkitThe state program now provides resources to help beneficiaries prepare for upcoming eligibility requirement changes.
September 22, 2026
Arkansas Abandoned State Prison Book Ban ProposalThe state corrections department dropped plans to restrict physical books to combat contraband entry in prisons.