Arkansas news

Here are some recent news stories from Arkansas:

Politics

• Governor Asa Hutchinson has signed a bill into law that allows for the use of medical marijuana in the state. The law allows for the cultivation, processing, and sale of medical marijuana, and patients with certain medical conditions will be able to use it with a doctor's recommendation. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
• A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging the state's voter ID law can move forward. The lawsuit, filed by the League of Women Voters of Arkansas and other groups, argues that the law is unconstitutional and disproportionately affects minority and low-income voters. (Source: Arkansas Times)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 21-year-old woman whose body was found in a ditch in Benton County. The victim was identified as a University of Arkansas student. (Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
• A former Little Rock police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a scheme to steal money from a drug dealer. The officer, who was fired from the police department, was accused of using his position to steal money from the dealer and then lying about it to investigators. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

Business

• Walmart has announced plans to build a new distribution center in Bentonville, which will create hundreds of jobs in the area. The center will be used to distribute products to Walmart stores across the country. (Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
• A new craft brewery has opened in Fayetteville, offering a variety of beers and a taproom where customers can enjoy them. The brewery is the latest addition to Fayetteville's growing craft beer scene. (Source: Fayetteville Flyer)

Education

• The University of Arkansas has announced plans to build a new business school building on its Fayetteville campus. The building will feature state-of-the-art classrooms and research facilities, and will be designed to foster collaboration and innovation among students and faculty. (Source: University of Arkansas News)
• A new charter school has opened in Little Rock, offering a STEM-focused curriculum to students in grades K-8. The school is part of a growing trend of charter schools in Arkansas, which are designed to provide innovative and effective education options for students. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

Sports

• The Arkansas Razorbacks have announced plans to build a new baseball stadium on their Fayetteville campus. The stadium will feature a seating capacity of over 2,000 and will be designed to provide a state-of-the-art playing surface and fan experience. (Source: University of Arkansas News)
• The Arkansas Travelers, the state's minor league baseball team, have announced plans to move to a new stadium in North Little Rock. The stadium will feature a seating capacity of over 7,000 and will be designed to provide a more intimate and fan-friendly experience. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)