Education Policy: Arkansas’ 2026-27 school changes put literacy and graduation requirements in the spotlight, including third-grade repeat rules for students who miss state reading standards and a new 75-hour community service requirement for most high schoolers. Local Sports & Community: Pottsville’s volleyball program gets a hometown boost as Southside alum Kacie Stabler enters her fourth season as head coach. Higher Ed & Health: Arkansas State University held a white coat ceremony for its inaugural veterinary medicine class, marking a major milestone for Jonesboro-area training. Public Safety: A man’s reported plan to jump from the Broadway Bridge in North Little Rock led to a brief closure and a rescue response. Immigration & Enforcement: ICE says the Forest Service requested cooperation in a Wilson Creek operation, renewing questions about how federal immigration enforcement intersects with public lands. Arts & Culture: The Momentary drops the full lineup for Momentous, a two-day electronic music and arts festival celebrating Arkansas Music Week. Arts & Community Events: Arkansas State University–Mountain Home expands the Mountain Home Art Walk with a first national call for entry for visiting artists. Lifestyle & Family: A “class plant” trend makes the case for potted greenery in classrooms, linking it to calmer learning and better focus. Health & Wellness: Local dental and medical profiles highlight new tech and care approaches, from 3D dental printing to Parkinson’s-focused outreach at UAMS.