On Monday, July 21, 2025, Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester directed that the chandelier in the Arkansas State Capitol rotunda be lowered to the first floor for inspection and maintenance.

Kennedy Holland of Greenwood was crowned the 2025 Miss Arkansas in front of an energetic crowd on Saturday, June 14, 2025, as gold confetti fell on stage at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled the Outdoor Education Pilot Program on Wednesday, aiming to inspire Arkansas children to embrace the great outdoors and explore potential careers in nature-related fields.