The Arkansas Newswrap: July 4, 2025

Arkansas reinstates a ban on copycat marijuana products, but the state’s enforcement of the ban is raising questions. The deadline to apply for federal disaster aid approaches. We'll tell you what you need to know. And, a new historic marker …

Arkansas State Police compete for title of best-looking cruiser in U.S.

Arkansas State Police are feeling confident — and they're hoping you’ll back them up. The department is competing in the 12th annual Best Looking Cruiser contest — and they’re calling on Arkansans to help them take the top spot. State police agencies …

Uncle Sam's oldest living descendant lives in Arkansas

NO CRASHES OR DELAYS. >> WELL, UNCLE SAM HAS BEEN THE PERSONIFICATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SINCE THE 1800S. ABC’S DANNY NEW INTRODUCES US TO OUR NATIONAL MASCOTS. OLDEST LIVING DESCENDANT. >> AND GUESS WHAT? SHE LIVES RIGHT HERE IN …

Arkansas Postcard Past: Grannis, 1914

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Grannis, 1914: Friday's card pictured this town's school in Polk County. Today we see fruit pickers in the orchard of F.C. Brown. After the area's timber was …

Fourth of July weekend rain chances in Arkansas

40/29 Meteorologist William Morrison says that low shower and storm chances remain. Potentially locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and occasional lightning are the primary hazards to be mindful of. Watch the videocast above to learn more.7-Day …

'A slap in the face': Georgia and Arkansas' Medicaid work rules may preview the road ahead

President Donald Trump is expected Friday to sign into law his sprawling domestic policy bill, which includes nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, the government health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans. Dubbed the “big, beautiful …

Box Office opens for "HAIRSPRAY, The Broadway Musical" at South Arkansas Arts Center

"Hairspray, The Broadway Musical", the South Arkansas Arts Center's highly anticipated summer production, is now available for ticket purchase. Sponsored by Murphy USA, this energetic and colorful show promises to transport audiences back to …

Sig Sauer Produces 100 Millionth Round of 6.8mm Ammo at Arkansas Plant

Sig Sauer has reached an annual milestone by producing 100 million rounds of 6.8-millimeter ammunition at its factory in Jacksonville, Arkansas. This achievement bodes well for the American small arms contractor’s efforts to double its shell output over …

Great Weather for the 4th of July in Arkansas

Great Weather for the 4th of July in Arkansas Hi everyone, thanks for watching Weather on the Web. Happy Fourth of July. We're waking up to fair skies in northwest Arkansas and the river valley. It is gonna be *** fantastic day today weather-wise as we …

Four storylines to watch for Arkansas baseball at 2025 MLB Draft