Arkansas is like a giant amusement park for motorcycle enthusiasts. The Natural State is home to off-road trails and biker-friendly towns, providing riders with a scenic landscape unlike any other. Between local bikers and out-of-state travelers, the Arkansas terrain is an adventure waiting to be explored, so long as everyone adheres to state motorcycle laws. 

Every year around Halloween, parents are inundated with news, advertisements, and public warnings about checking their children’s candy. Yet, despite the panic, parents and children have continued participating in trick-or-treating traditions for decades. So what’s causing the widespread fear of deadly candy? 

Pixie sticks laced with cyanide, given to unsuspecting children on Halloween 1974. 

Let’s say that your family owns a large piece of land in Arkansas. Upon purchase, the family has plans for the acreage, but like most property owners, big ideas require substantial time and money. After 15 years, some of those projects have been left abandoned or half-finished, leaving plots of the land relatively empty…or so you thought. 

In 2023, the Arkansas State Police pulled over and administered 194,125 warnings to motorists on state highways. When you add in nearly 76,000 arrests, 27,000 stops for suspected criminal activity, and 14,000 warrants served, it’s easy to see that traffic stops are the most common interaction between law enforcement and civilians.

Pitbull breeds are a notorious hot button issue for dog lovers and community leaders. Some folks are defensive, feeling like “bully” breeds have a bad reputation and are unfairly judged by others. On the other hand, given their breeding history, many early pitbulls were bred as companions for hunting large game. 

Gray divorce is a fairly new phenomenon in America, namely due to the rise of the baby boomer generation. Prior to the 90s, divorce remained uncommon for the older generation, but the rate doubled by 2010. Present day statistics show 36% of US divorces are among older adults.

How do you fairly divide possessions and financial accounts acquired over decades of marriage? Not without a lawyer. Even in the event of an amicable divorce, you don’t want to be left empty-handed after years of commitment. 

Last week, we covered how Arkansas has joined 34 other states by implementing cell phone use laws in public schools. While the new “Bell To Bell, No Cell” Act is aimed towards creating a positive learning environment in the classroom, there is still a need for stronger internet safety laws for minors. 

If you graduated prior to 2010 and don’t have school-aged children, you might not realize how prevalent cell phone usage has become in public schools. Since the rise of Generation Alpha, also referred to as “iPad kids” by the media, educators have been fighting a losing battle with screens. 

In a recent June blog, “Escaped Arkansas Prisoner On The Run” we remarked how unusual it is to see Arkansas criminals on national news. While the escaped prisoner was eventually captured and returned, it wasn’t long before our state claimed the national limelight again — this time, for a horrific crime that would shake residents and US citizens to the core.

According to the United States Court, an appeal is when the “losing party” asks a higher court circuit to review their case and reconsider the results. But this process can be lengthy, expensive, and very tedious for everyone involved — it’s not meant to serve as a second chance to present new evidence. 

The process of finding the right vendor for your big day can feel incredibly overwhelming, especially when each company has different contracts and rules for the bride and groom to review. For example, let’s say the newlyweds want to create a photo-op where the guests blow bubbles. Seems like an easy request, right? Not quite…if your wedding venue is indoors or features man-made water fountains, they may not allow bubbles.