Region ready for tax free weekend shopping

Avid shoppers searching for back-to-school items, art supplies, clothing and even certain electronic devices might find financial relief this weekend. From 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, customers can purchase select retail items free of state, city and county sales or use taxes on Arkansas' annual sales tax holiday. The state Legislature established a sales tax holiday across the state during the first weekend of August each year, with its inaugural weekend in 2012. Arkansas is one of 20 states that offer tax-free holidays throughout the year, with some...