Arkansas

Arkansas is a state in the Southern US currently facing multiple challenges. A severe winter storm, dubbed 'Fern,' has brought record low temperatures, heavy snow, and power outages, prompting a state of emergency declaration. This storm is part of a larger weather event impacting much of the US. In addition to the weather crisis, a disturbing incident occurred in Little Rock, Arkansas, where masked neo-Nazis marched through a community, sparking outrage among residents. Furthermore, the state's agricultural sector, particularly soybean farmers like Randall Shelby, are concerned about potential trade blowback from escalating tensions between the US and China. These farmers, some of whom faced financial hardship in 2025, fear being caught in the crossfire of international trade disputes, highlighting the state's vulnerability to both natural disasters and global economic factors.