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Arkansas and Montana implement Medicaid work requirements before deadline

On July 1, Arkansas and Montana began implementing work requirements for Medicaid enrollees, becoming the second and third states to do so after President Donald Trump (R) signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025. The OBBBA established the first federal work requirements for Medicaid and…

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An Arkansas grandmother says her family’s Fourth of July ‘will never be the same’ after her 13-year-old grandson died in a firework accident

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Signatures submitted for four ballot measures that would limit legislative changes to the initiative process

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Signatures submitted for four 2026 ballot measures that would limit legislative changes to the initiative process in Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska

In four states—Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska—campaigns submitted signatures for ballot initiatives that would limit legislative changes to the initiative process. Voters could decide the measures in Nov. 2026.

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Signatures submitted for Arkansas initiative to prohibit the state legislature from amending or repealing constitutional amendments and require voter approval for changes to the initiative and referendum process

In Arkansas, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state on July 3, 2026, for a ballot initiative that would prevent the state legislature from amending or repealing approved constitutional amendments, require voter approval for proposed changes to the ballot initiative and referendum process, and establish a process for the…

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Police vow to continue search for Arkansas mom and her newborn baby, missing for over a week

Authorities have combed through 85 miles of the Arkansas River in the search for Ashlynn Bocksnick and her six-week-old baby

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Arkansas Just Banned Food Stamps for Candy and Soda: What the Evidence Says About Whether It Improves Health

Arkansas banned SNAP purchases of candy and soda on July 1, 2026. Here's what the public health evidence actually shows about whether these restrictions improve health.

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Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas' restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives

A federal judge in Arkansas is throwing out some state laws that put extra restrictions on efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives

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Arkansas defies court ruling with new SNAP ban on candy and soda starting this week

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

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Heat wave alert, World Cup 2026 weather forecast: High temperatures, humidity alert for New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Dallas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee

Heat wave alert: Weather forecast predicts that temperatures will soar into the 90s and low 100 degrees Fahrenheit (mid to high 30s Celsius), the weather service said. High humidity will lead to heat indexes of 100 to 110 degrees F (40 C to 43 C), and as high as 115…

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Buc-ee’s, the gas station going viral during the World Cup, is expanding. Here are the new locations

World Cup fans have gone viral over their stunned reactions to Bucee’s, which one foreigner noted has ‘too much stuff’

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Florida couple finds 3.36-carat diamond at a US state park where visitors can keep every gem they discover

A Florida couple struck gold, or rather diamond, unearthing a 3.36-carat gem at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park. This unique park, the world's only public diamond-bearing site, allows visitors to keep their finds. Over 75,000 diamonds have been discovered since 1906, with hundreds found annually, making it a global…

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At this US park, visitors have found over 37,000 diamonds since 1972 and can keep every gem they discover

Most tourist attractions leave visitors with photographs and memories, but one state park in the United States gives them the chance to uncover a natural diamond and take it home. The latest success story came when Florida couple Scott and Jennifer Freitas discovered a 3.36-carat white diamond, now named the…

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Medicaid Work Requirements Are Rolling Out Now — Here Is What Your State Has to Do Before Millions Lose Coverage

Medicaid work requirements from the One Big Beautiful Bill are taking effect in multiple states in 2026. Here is what it means for coverage, who is at risk, and what states must do.

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Arkansas Native Shares Vivid UFO and UAP Encounters, Strange 'Being' In Alien Costume That Made 'Gargling Sound'

An Arkansas resident recounts his extraordinary encounters with UFOs and humanoid beings resembling 'grey aliens', challenging his initial scepticism about extraterrestrial phenomena.

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10 museums to visit for America’s 250th anniversary

From Arkansas to Washington DC, museums across the US are grappling with what it means to celebrate the country

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Arkansas mom finds brown recluse spiders in and around her house. But even after a horrible bite, she has no intentions to move

She says that the house may have some spiders, but it is home.

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Joseph Duggar, Charged With Molesting a 9-Year-Old Girl, Denied Unsupervised Time with His Own Kids

Joseph Duggar, facing child molestation charges, has been denied unsupervised visits with his children by a Florida judge. The case continues with supervised visits allowed.

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Pennsylvania Woman Dated a Man For a Year. Someone Spotted Him at HomeGoods with Another Girl. He Married Her Best Friend: ‘They Deserve Each Other’

Not all stories end with a happily ever after. Natalie (@hottgirlseatpickles) thought everything was going as it should with her boyfriend, who she’s been dating for a year. She moved to Arkansas with him and even had a dog with him. But then, a sorority sister spotted him going out…

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Family Sues Delta Air Lines for $2.35M After Accusing Father of Trafficking Scared Daughter During Flight

An Arkansas woman sues Delta Air Lines for $2.35 million, alleging a flight attendant falsely accused her father of human trafficking, leading to a traumatic investigation without charges.

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Fire breaks out in Arkansas TV studio. The meteorologist keeps broadcasting as 2 tornado fronts threaten the area

No one was injured.

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Why Solo Road Trips Are Riskier for Women in These 5 States

Solo road trips can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the United States. The freedom to set your own schedule, discover hidden gems, and travel at your own pace appeals to more women than ever before. However, safety remains a major consideration, especially when driving alone through…

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PepsiCo Is Now Moving Soda And Snacks Using Driverless Box Trucks

Gatik’s autonomous Isuzu trucks are already ferrying cargo for PepsiCo in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas.

International Business Times UK

4-Month-Old Infant Sent Flying From Flipped Car in 100-MPH Arkansas Chase, Police Video Reveals

A high-speed police chase in Arkansas ended with a baby being ejected from a flipped vehicle. The incident has sparked discussions on child safety and police pursuit policies.

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Indiana man alarmed by $1m pending bank charge after booking an $80 hotel room in Arkansas

The hotel helped address the issue.

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