The U.S. is facing a significant truck driver shortage. The state of Arkansas is working to fill its backlog of Commercial Driver's License tests, which were significantly halted during the pandemic.

Arkansas is among 19 states that allow citizens to initiate new laws and constitutional amendments as popular ballot measures. But Republican lawmakers, including in Arkansas, aim to limit what is referred to as direct democracy. Jay Barth, emeritus political science professor from Hendrix College, provides insight.

This week the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas oral and Visual History shares archvies to help tell the story of Jim Ranchino. He wasan educator and pollster who helped explain how politics worked to Arkansans decades ago.

Another edition of our Summer Reading List is out today with Daniel Jordan, co-owner of Pearl's Books in Fayetteville.

In advance of the possible arrival of military jets in Fort Smith, a possible moratorium on building near where the jets could be flying.

64.6 Downtown and Fort Smith Round Table partnered together to bring the River Valley Community a family friendly celebration. It will be at the Riverfront Park and Amp, with special performances from guest US Army Jazz Ambassadors beginning Sunday at 5:00 PM

Becca Martin Brown, the features editor at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, says this weekend you'll be able to find her where the air conditioning and acting are spectacular.

The second annual Freedom Festival, in connection with Juneteenth, will have food, games, and Morris Day and The Time.

The very first AuxArc Botanicals Lavender Festival in Newton County featuring food, live music, vendors and demonstrations will take place Saturday June 18th. Hosted by Karen Fancher and family, the festival site is located ten miles north of Ponca on Highway 43.

The newest streaming option from Apple TV+, Cha Cha Real Smooth, examines heartbreak, mental illness and more. Courtney Lanning says it is another winning film from the streaming service.