<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Arkansas - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Arkansas with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:03:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[A dark horse emerges to lead the state Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas' new Senate president pro tempore is pro-business, anti-abortion and flexible on the cannabis question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/a-dark-horse-emerges-to-lead-the-state-senate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/a-dark-horse-emerges-to-lead-the-state-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Universal Bubba’: Willi Carlisle talks puppetry, existential crises and his new Tyler Childers-produced album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willi Carlisle’s latest is a rollicking, electrified double album that he describes as “17 songs about ditch diggers, horse girls, existential crises at Chinese buffets, and the Universal Bubba who can fix anything.” ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/the-universal-bubba-willi-carlisle-talks-puppetry-existential-crises-and-his-new-tyler-childers-produced-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/the-universal-bubba-willi-carlisle-talks-puppetry-existential-crises-and-his-new-tyler-childers-produced-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkansas Democrats say they have more leverage on budget after midterm results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking Republicans’ supermajority in the Arkansas House will give Democrats more leverage to influence policy, including upcoming budget discussions, party leaders said Thursday. Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who won reelection Tuesday, presented her proposed balanced budget to lawmakers Friday morning.Arkansas Democrats flipped 11 legislative seats — 10 in the House and one in the Senate — during the midterm election. Republicans will have a 70-30 majority in the House durin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/arkansas-democrats-say-they-have-more-leverage-on-budget-after-midterm-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/arkansas-democrats-say-they-have-more-leverage-on-budget-after-midterm-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UA System president leaving next year to take top spot at Purdue University ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silveria's tenure at the UA System marked an era of increased capitulation to Republican lawmakers’ demands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/ua-system-president-leaving-next-year-to-take-top-spot-at-purdue-university/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/ua-system-president-leaving-next-year-to-take-top-spot-at-purdue-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skip Rutherford’s advice for Democrats — skip the retribution tour and focus on making lives better]]></title><description><![CDATA[“We don’t need revenge and rebuttal,” Arkansas politico Rutherford said. He advised Democrats to get to work restoring services and healthcare instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/skip-rutherfords-advice-for-democrats-skip-the-retribution-tour-and-focus-on-making-lives-better/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/skip-rutherfords-advice-for-democrats-skip-the-retribution-tour-and-focus-on-making-lives-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paper Cuts zine fest returns Saturday at Dunbar Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of all things scrappy and DIY should put Paper Cuts, a free mini festival dedicated to the circulation and celebration of zines, on their calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/paper-cuts-zine-fest-returns-saturday-at-dunbar-garden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/paper-cuts-zine-fest-returns-saturday-at-dunbar-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendell Griffen says Pulaski County is well-prepared to fight AVAIO’s lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retired judge who helped write Pulaski County's data-center regulations is taking over as county executive. He has a few thoughts on Barry Hyde, the AVAIO lawsuit and what it means to lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/wendell-griffen-says-pulaski-county-is-well-prepared-to-fight-avaios-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/wendell-griffen-says-pulaski-county-is-well-prepared-to-fight-avaios-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkansas official accused of tampering with bar exams charged with 65 felonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas State Police arrested and charged Givens after an investigation “uncovered extensive irregularities involving Arkansas Bar Examination scores spanning from July 2020 through July 2025,” according to a press release from Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/arkansas-official-accused-of-tampering-with-bar-exams-charged-with-65-felonies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/arkansas-official-accused-of-tampering-with-bar-exams-charged-with-65-felonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ds are flipping in and Rs are flipping out at the Arkansas Legislature ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas Democrats feeling left off the invite to the national blue-wave party, your presence is requested for a little House warming at the Arkansas Capitol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/ds-are-flipping-in-and-rs-are-flipping-out-at-the-arkansas-legislature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/ds-are-flipping-in-and-rs-are-flipping-out-at-the-arkansas-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones concedes to Hill, encourages Congress to restore gutted Voting Rights Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democrat Chris Jones conceded defeat in the race for Arkansas District 2 Thursday after two days of vote counting in the tightest race U.S. Rep. French Hill has faced in his political career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/jones-concedes-to-hill-encourages-congress-to-restore-gutted-voting-rights-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/jones-concedes-to-hill-encourages-congress-to-restore-gutted-voting-rights-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP US Rep. French Hill wins seventh term to central Arkansas seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill has won a seventh term, fending off his challenger Chris Jones despite efforts from national Democrats to flip the seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/gop-us-rep-french-hill-wins-seventh-term-to-central-arkansas-seat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/gop-us-rep-french-hill-wins-seventh-term-to-central-arkansas-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Snatch’ meets Tarantino: A Q&amp;A with ‘Best Pancakes in the County’ producer Raja Collins]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven’t heard, acting legend Nicolas Cage finished up a movie in Arkansas earlier this year. Producer Raja Collins gave us the inside scoop on “Best Pancakes in the County,” which releases Nov. 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/snatch-meets-tarantino-a-qampa-with-best-pancakes-in-the-county-producer-raja-collins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/snatch-meets-tarantino-a-qampa-with-best-pancakes-in-the-county-producer-raja-collins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AG’s office wants Entergy to dig deeper in saving money for Arkansas ratepayers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entergy has asked the state Public Service Commission to approve a new rate request, but not all of the interested parties are happy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/ags-office-wants-entergy-to-dig-deeper-in-saving-money-for-arkansas-ratepayers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/ags-office-wants-entergy-to-dig-deeper-in-saving-money-for-arkansas-ratepayers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Change is here’: Cassandra Mayes on flipping a Republican House seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime educator flipped a Republican House seat in District 71, representing Maumelle. Now she's headed to the Capitol with plans to challenge LEARNS and work across the aisle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/change-is-here-cassandra-mayes-on-flipping-a-republican-house-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/change-is-here-cassandra-mayes-on-flipping-a-republican-house-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Arkansas’ District 2, votes are still being counted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's an explainer on the holdup from the Jones campaign, which doesn't appear to be ready to throw in the towel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/in-arkansas-district-2-votes-are-still-being-counted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/in-arkansas-district-2-votes-are-still-being-counted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB40 This Weekend and a Chance to Win a RAM 2500]]></title><description><![CDATA[November is HOT at Saracen and the winning is non-stop! If you aren’t a Saracen Player’s Club member, you’ll want to join so you don’t miss out on a chance to win your share of prizes—including a Custom-Built Ducks Unlimited Ram 2500.Beginning November 1, Saracen Player’s Club members will earn entries for this month’s grand prize giveaway! Be sure to join us on Saturday, November 28 from 7-10 PM for a chance to win a share of $10,000 in Free Slot Play.Or you could win our grand p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/ub40-this-weekend-and-a-chance-to-win-a-ram-2500/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/ub40-this-weekend-and-a-chance-to-win-a-ram-2500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Numero Group releases more music from Red 40, Ben Nichols’ pre-Lucero project]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Tuesday, there’s now an album-length compilation of Red 40 material — billed as “Waiting For My Song” — available wherever you listen to music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/numero-group-releases-more-music-from-red-40-ben-nichols-pre-lucero-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/numero-group-releases-more-music-from-red-40-ben-nichols-pre-lucero-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willi Carlisle’s ‘The Universal Bubba’ is Stereogum’s ‘Album of the Week’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Produced by country star Tyler Childers, “The Universal Bubba” earned Stereogum’s coveted “Album of the Week” distinction on Tuesday, with critic Chris DeVille opining that the record “already hits like a classic.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/willi-carlisles-the-universal-bubba-is-stereogums-album-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/willi-carlisles-the-universal-bubba-is-stereogums-album-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AT Editor emeritus Max Brantley weighs in on the 2026 midterms, and it’s perfection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantley's takes are always on point, so we raided his Facebook feed to steal them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/at-editor-emeritus-max-brantley-weighs-in-on-the-2026-midterms-and-its-perfection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/at-editor-emeritus-max-brantley-weighs-in-on-the-2026-midterms-and-its-perfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Hill-Chris Jones race too close to call, other Arkansas Republicans have cake walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republicans Sarah Sanders, Leslie Rutledge and Tom Cotton had an easy go of it on election night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/french-hill-chris-jones-race-too-close-to-call-other-arkansas-republicans-have-cake-walk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arkansas/french-hill-chris-jones-race-too-close-to-call-other-arkansas-republicans-have-cake-walk/</guid></item></channel></rss>