The Gulf of Mexico once stretched into Arkansas, its waves lapping at Hope and Little Rock. But that was about 50 million years ago, long before anyone thought of renaming it the Gulf of America. Long before anyone thought of America,

Named for its habit of screwing into the living flesh of warm-blooded animals with its razor-sharp mouth hooks, they are maggots

The second full week of the 95th General Assembly closes today. Why it matters: The regular session is when lawmakers hash out proposed changes to state law. We're keeping an eye out for the most impactful potential changes — particularly in issues like health care and how national politics will influence Arkansas' Republican-dominated legislature.

The resolution called for state agencies to update official state maps, documents, educational materials, and any other communications to reflect the name change.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On Wednesday, January 22, a resolution filed by State Representative Aaron Pilkington will require all agencies in The State of Arkansas ... the Gulf of Mexico, according ...

Aaron Pilkington (R-Knoxville) thinks Arkansas should begin using “Gulf of America” instead of “Gulf of Mexico” in state documents and maps. Credit: BRIAN CHILSON Imagine you’re a ...

ARKANSAS, USA — An Arkansas lawmaker is taking ... introduced a resolution to the House to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." HR1010 states the Gulf is an important hub for ...

Dubbed the "silent assassin" by coach Dave Van Horn because of his quiet demeanor, Iredale is looking to make a pretty sizeable jump in competition after setting a school record 42 home runs across two seasons at New Mexico Junior College.

Three NWA chefs are 2025 James Beard semifinalists, highlighting Arkansas’s excellence in culinary innovation and creativity.

U.S. Reps. Melanie Stansbury and Gabe Vasquez addressed lawmakers during a joint session of the House and Senate Thursday.

A federal grand jury has indicted a Navajo man, his father and a business partner on charges that they were running illegal marijuana growing operations in New Mexico and on the Navajo Nation to supply the black market.

The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been in business since 1792, recently released its spring weather forecast. The outlook? "Warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, with a few exceptions: southern and central California, Desert Southwest, southern Florida, and western Ohio Valley, where it will be near to below normal."