Arkansas Times

Three researchers have confirmed what a tour guide discovered on her own -- that slaves were sold on the steps of old state Capitol building. buff.ly/iicCYDv

A nationwide movement of young citizens is flexing their still-developing muscles to push back on climate change, gun violence, rising prices and stagnant wages. And they're all in for Chris Jones. buff.ly/AWWV0Gu

The $6 billion data center developer is suing Pulaski County, accusing county judge candidate Wendell Griffen of unlawful influence and revealing it's entered into a multimillion-dollar Entergy agreement. buff.ly/dFceRl0

The meager assistance provided by the SNAP program isn't covering the cost of food anymore, thanks to Republicans and their beloved One Big Beautiful Bill. buff.ly/6LJKc1I

Despite his best efforts to hide it, we finally located Tom Cotton's Virginia address. Since President Trump recently released his cell phone number, we figure the senator wouldn't mind if we shared it and discussed what it all means. buff.ly/f1C5eGy

This Halloween tale is batshit crazy. arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2…

This week’s election commission votes from Washington and Pulaski counties mean federal monitors can still keep an eye on Arkansas elections, but they’ll have to stay 100 feet away from polling entrances like everyone else. buff.ly/tLBIPME

“NAZA,” directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, investigates the Israeli military’s use of automated machine learning systems to perpetuate genocidal violence in Gaza. The documentary screens for free in Little Rock on Nov. 7. arktimes.com/food-and-cultur…

Pulaski County election officials will vote tonight on a Trump administration request to let federal monitors into polling places. Don't do it, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said. buff.ly/hiWM4lK

On Wednesday, journalist Brian Goldstone is headed to Ron Robinson Theater to speak about “There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2026. arktimes.com/food-and-cultur…

Running from 2-5 p.m. on Nov. 5; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 6; and noon-4 p.m. on Nov. 7, the next CALS Used Book Sale will be as cheap as ever, with paperback books priced at $1 and hardbacks going for $2. arktimes.com/food-and-cultur…

Life on the farm can be one exasperation after another, starting with the damned okra. buff.ly/1Yy6oKx

What does it mean to be rooted, especially when the roots reach into soil that is toxic and unforgiving? That’s one of the fundamental questions explored by “Diana,” the latest graphic novel from Arkansas native Nate Powell. arktimes.com/food-and-cultur…

Crowing about a draconian abortion ban while moms and babies die needlessly and at chart-topping rates feels downright ghoulish. Can anyone lure the governor down from this monstrous hill she’s clearly willing to let Arkansas mothers die on? buff.ly/FFY24ED

Arkansas farmers have lined up to support Donald Trump over the years, but his policies are driving them out of business in record numbers. buff.ly/yP0Q9kh

Cyber-criming a jail feels particularly brazen and unexpected. Maybe that’s why it worked so well? arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2…

On Tuesday, following a job search that began in the summer, CALS announced that beloved Natural State native Jay Barth will succeed Executive Director Nate Coulter, who revealed his plans to retire in March after a decade of leadership. arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2…

Campaign ads attacking transgender rights have run in support of Gov. Sarah Sanders, Sen. Tom Cotton and U.S. Rep. French Hill this year, despite Arkansas reporting zero incidents of transgender athletes unfairly dominating in youth girls’ sports. buff.ly/h4lbWfo

Northwestern Louisiana offers up good eats and sexy museums by day, and smoky, ruinous vice by night. arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2…

"Senator Tom Cotton has sold out farmers like me, turned his back on Arkansas and left people across our state hungrier, sicker and worse off than at any point in my lifetime," writes Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner buff.ly/UT3opK2