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Bumper Pool hopes to set higher standards for Arkansas football
Arkansas linebacker Bumper pool went through all of that during his career with the Razorbacks. As he enters his fifth collegiate season, Pool hopes to help continue to set the standard within the…
Sam Pittman happy with how transfers fit in at Arkansas
The Arkansas Razorbacks lose several key contributors to last season's team that finished 9-4 with a New Years Day victory in the Outback Bowl, but expectations remain high in Fayetteville for the 2022…
Today’s News: Cruel Arkansas – Arkansas Times
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Arkansas House Republicans vote to punish women and doctors for legal abortion access
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The Southern Arkansas Literary Festival is on Saturday
The South Arkansas Community College Library will host the fifth annual South Arkansas Literary Festival on Saturday.
This year's event will be held in person, rather than virtually, for the first time since 2019.
Speakers and presenters…
The Arkansas School Safety Commission meets again at the State Capitol today
Amid growing pressure in other areas of Arkansas education — namely, the call to pay state teachers a living wage instead of implementing even more tax breaks for the wealthy — the Arkansas School Safety Commission met today at the state…
Arkansas Class 7A high school football team previews: Cabot looking to replace talented players
SBLive previews Arkansas high school football teams from the top three classifications. Today we feature the 7A-Central Conference Cabot Panthers.By Jeff Halpern | Photo by Jimmy Jones CABOT PANTHERSTHE HEAD COACHScott Reed, fourth year,!-->…
What Arkansas Baseball Head Coach Dave Van Horn Said About 2022 Season, New Transfers, 2023 Roster
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Summary of the progress of the 2022 season:
"I really appreciate the effort of our team. What a fun…
Anti-abortion protests continue with lives at stake
HAPPENS NOW: Hundreds of people gathered on the steps of the capital to march through the streets of Little Rock to protest the Supreme Court's decision regarding Roe V. Wade. @KARK4News @FOX16News #ARnews pic.twitter.com/F29glyrELH
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Arkansas Razorback coaching staff faces SEC with Sam Pittman’s Class of 2023
After five days of recruiting rookies, it's time to take a break until Monday to step back and take a look at the bigger picture of what's going on with recruiting in the Arkansas football program.Sam Pittman's staff put together the!-->…
UPDATE: Republican Arkansas State Senators Mark Johnson and Alan Clark arrested in fraudulent per…
After three days of testimony and closed-door deliberations, the state Senate ethics committee determined on Monday that the senator. Mark Johnson (R-Ferndale) and Senator. Alain Clark (R-Lonsdale) violated Senate rules when Johnson signed…
BREAKING: Arkansas gets second DT commitment of the week in GA Three-Star
After adding his offer from Arkansas in May, Johnson only needed a look at what the university had to offer before opting to move from a Fayetteville, Ga. another."It was a great visit, really," Johnson said. “This one definitely opened…
Arkansas is the least LGBTQ-friendly state in the country
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - A recent study by move.org sought to identify the most and least LGBTQ-friendly states for families in the United States.
According to the report, Arkansas ranks at the very bottom with an…
Arkansas vs Ole Miss Baseball Free Live Stream, Odds, Time, TV Channel, Score, How to Watch College…
The Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Ole Miss Rebels today with a trip to the finals in play at the 2022 College Baseball World Series today in Omaha. The winner will advance to face Oklahoma. The first pitch of this game takes place 1…
‘Scary’: US Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Anti-BDS Law | Boycott, Divestment,…
A U.S. appeals court has upheld an Arkansas law that bars state contractors from boycotting Israel, raising concerns the government's violation of free speech when it comes to criticism Israeli abuses.
The Eighth Circuit Court ruled on…
The 8th Circuit’s attack on free speech in today’s Arkansas Times ruling
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Tulsa Woman Files Lawsuit Against Arkansas Sheriff Over Police Brutality, Wrongful Arrest –…
Video: Tulsa woman sues Arkansas sheriff for police brutality and wrongful arrest TULSA, Okla. -Tyler's mother Unique McClain, 21, of Tulsa, speaks out after body camera video shows police arresting Tyler. An arrest that civil rights…
Ian Geffrard calls up the Hogs, commits to Arkansas
The nation's 9th-ranked recruiting class for the 2023 cycle has developed into an offensive lineman.Ian Geffrard, a three-star offensive lineman from Mableton. Ga., announced via Twitter on Monday that he has committed to joining Sam…
Pork Fans Break Jello Shots Record at Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha
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You want abnormal? See the Texas Republican Party Platform
Everyone is focused on the Texas Republican Party's new platform that calls homosexuality an "abnormal lifestyle choice," but they're also officially calling for a state referendum on secession. Their official position is that we should…
The Arkansas-Ole Miss winner will be in the driver’s seat for the championship lap spot
BY DUDLEY E. DAWSON
OMAHA, Neb. - The next challenge for Arkansas in the College World Series is a familiar foe who is on a roll.
Ole Miss isn't the same team that lost two of three to the Razorbacks in Fayetteville from…
Breaking down Ohio State’s non-conference opponents: Arkansas State
We'll have a lot to say later about Notre Dame - the Buckeyes' first opponent in 2022. Marcus Freeman is already giving us plenty of material for stories and locker room reviews. But what about the other two non-conference foes, Toledo…
Arkansas dominates Jell-O shot competition
It's always a party when the college baseball world takes over Omaha, Nebraska each June for the Men's College World Series, but a local joint kicks things up a notch.
At Rocco's Pizza and Cantina, you can watch three of America's main…
Arkansas rout second-seeded Stanford in College World Series opener
OMAHA, Neb. >> Connor Noland allowed a run in 7 2/3 effective innings, Chris Lanzilli hit a game-tying three-run homer and Arkansas beat second national seed Stanford 17-2 today in the most lopsided College World Series in 34 years.…
Arkansas called Hogs to Omaha after destroying Stanford 17-2 in College World Series – OutKick
It's no secret that Arkansas played at different levels during this NCAA tournament, but if we continue to see this type of defense from the Hogs, their stay in Omaha will be extended. After a huge fifth inning, Arkansas pulled away…
TGIF: A roundup of assorted oddities and the open line
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Arkansas will celebrate the 186th anniversary of its statehood | New
The American flag has featured 50 stars since 1959, when Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union. This means…
Weather update: it’s hot, but the sunsets are nice
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A talented offensive lineman talks about his visit to Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE -- Rock Island, Ill. Alleman's four-star offensive lineman Charles Jagusah wrapped up his official visit to Arkansas on Wednesday.
Jagusah, 6-6, 308, has now been to Arkansas and Missouri with two more visits…
Windgate Foundation awards challenge grant to Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday (June 14) that it has received a $1.5 million challenge grant from the Windgate Foundation to help build the future ASO Stella Boyle Smith Music Center.
The grant from the Windgate…
Arkansas signs memorandum of understanding with Israel’s National Technology Innovation…
(left to right) Dr Einat Magal, Ms Livia Link-Raviv, Dr Ami Appelbaum, Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary Mike Preston
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WASHINGTON, DC (June 14, 2022) – Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Secretary of…
‘Unexpected things happen’: Arkansas baseball knocks out UNC 4-3 in NCAA super regionals
At Sunday's postgame press conference, UNC baseball head coach Scott Forbes inadvertently summed up North Carolina's season-ending loss in…
Celebrating Arkansas Statehood and Longevity – SWARK Today
The American flag has featured 50 stars since 1959, when Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union. This means that more than six decades have passed since the last expansion of the United States, long after Arkansas was admitted as…
The Arkansas National Guard will be led by black officer, Leland Tony Shepherd
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Crypto Meltdown is a wake-up call for many, including Congress | Arkansas Business News
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NEW YORK — Meltdowns in the cryptocurrency space are common, but the latest has really…
U of Arkansas System combines 2 online colleges to drive growth. Will it work?
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5 dead, 5 injured when van collides with truck in Arkansas
DERMOTT, Ark. >> Five people were killed and five others injured after a large truck collided with a van belonging to a school for adults with disabilities in southeast Arkansas, authorities said.
The accident happened on Monday…
SHINE-ola benefit concert will feature Southern Arkansas musicians on the main stage
Share love and light with Arkansas musicians, children and families at this inaugural event for Methodist Family Health.…
2022 Super Regional Baseball: UNC vs. Arkansas for CWS spot
CHAPEL HILL For the first time since 2019, North Carolina will host a Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Shortly after the Tar Heels knocked out VCU to win the Chapel Hill area, Arkansas did Carolina a favor. Miles away in…
Arkansas tops Oklahoma State 7-3 to win Stillwater Region | Sports
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Brady Slavens hit a first home run to trigger a four-run fourth inning and…
Arkansas lawmakers set to review gun laws
Gun laws across the country have come under scrutiny in the wake of recent shootings. Arkansas lawmakers now want to take a look at the state's gun laws.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Gun laws have come under scrutiny following…
Oklahoma State stays alive with 10-inning win over Arkansas | Sports
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Aidan Meola hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, Nolan McLean followed with a…
Four-star Kalib Hicks breaks down Alabama, Arkansas, Miami, Oklahoma and TCU’s Top 5
Denton Ryan 2023 running back Kalib Hicks is one of the most wanted backs in Texas with over 20 offers.
On Thursday, the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Hicks reduced that list to five.
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How Arkansas is coping with the teacher shortage
The school is closed for the summer, but districts in Arkansas and across the country are struggling to deal with a shortage of teachers.
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. - School is closed, which means the hallways and classrooms…
Arkansas governor says bipartisan response needed to deal with mass shootings
Following last week's shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers, Gov. Asa Hutchinson appeared on CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday to talk…
Texas Longhorns drop Fayetteville Super Regional opener to Arkansas Razorbacks
In the first four innings of Thursday night's Super Regional opener in Fayetteville, Hailey Dolcini of Texas was able to keep Arkansas from doing what they do best: hitting softballs and racking up runs . The fourth-seeded Razorbacks' bats…
Arkansas Defends Children and Families Over Texas Massacre
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May 24 primary elections: What to watch for in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Minnesota
Here are seven things to watch for in Tuesday's election in Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas and Minnesota:Georgia tests the limits of Trump's grievances in 2020Trump has made Georgia the centerpiece of his effort to punish Republicans who…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Wins GOP Primary for Arkansas Governor: NPR
Arkansas GOP lead candidate for governor Sarah Huckabee…
REX NELSON: Using Arkansas Wood
I watch students give presentations at an event sponsored by the McMillon Innovation Studio at the University of Arkansas. It's called Demo Day, time well spent as I work on a column about the thriving startup culture in Northwest…
Arkansas Travelers new GM in a league of their own as one of baseball’s few female bosses |…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark - Arkansas Travelers are making history this year. For the first time in the team's history, they have a woman as the club's general manager.
Her name is Sophie Ozier, and she's on a mission to not only make a…
Young Arkansas Razorback Softball Fan Goes Viral
The Arkansas softball team is having one of its best seasons in program history, but at the SEC Tournament in Gainesville, a fan stole the show.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Arkansas had a pretty big weekend on the court,…
COVID-19 in Arkansas: Active cases rise above 2,500 for first time in nearly two months
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - New data released Tuesday shows the number of active COVID-19 cases in Arkansas has risen back above 2,500 for the first time since March 22.
Arkansas Department of Health data showed 2,527 active cases of…
Police investigate shooting death after Arkansas high school graduation
A man has been arrested in Arkansas following a shooting that left one dead and three injured after an opening ceremony. The Hot Springs Police Department shares, according to ABC News, that the shooting took place after a fight broke out…
Arkansas governor who signed state-level abortion ban says he’s against a nationwide ban
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Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (right) - who has backed a near absolute ban on abortions in his own state -Told ABC on Sunday reportedly opposes a nationwide ban on abortion, arguing the idea goes against the principle of state…
The Walton Foundation launches new strategy for Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta
The Walton Family Foundation has launched a new collaborative effort to support people and communities in the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta region, an initiative that will focus on three key areas: education and youth engagement , creating…
The scoop: an overview of the milkshake
As icy messes retreat from yards in Arkansas in the spring, another type of icy mess draws people into the yard: milkshakes. This particular roundup of half a dozen central Arkansas milkshake options was brought to you by a fractured…
Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey Retires
#BREAKING: Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey will retire effective May 20. #ARNews pic.twitter.com/EPmRYSioYW
—Mitchell McCoy (@MitchellMcCoy) May 2, 2022
If it's police news you want, you need to follow Mitch McCloy at KARK/Fox 16.…
Texas State names Arkansas State Chancellor as new university president
For the first time in two decades, Texas State University at San Marcos has a new president.
The Texas State University System Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the hiring of Kelly R. Damphousse, PhD., as the 10th…
Fireball 10 times brighter than full moon seen over Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, NASA says
A strong boom preceded a ridged fireball spotted in three Southern states, scientists confirmed Thursday.More than 30 people in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi reported seeing the unusually bright meteor in the sky around 8 a.m.…
Arkansas Juneteenth Soul Food Festival canceled after All-White host panel revealed | New
Plans for a Juneteenth soul food festival in Little Rock, Arkansas fell apart on Tuesday (April 26) after backlash erupted on social media when publicity proof of the event was leaked, reports the Arkansas Times.Scheduled for June 17, the…
The Notorious Bullfrog Valley Gang
This piece was previously published in the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture.
Jhe Bullfrog Valley Gang was a notorious counterfeiting ring that operated in the Pope County wilderness during the Depression of the 1890s. The…
Law enforcement is looking for 2 youths who left Jonesboro Institution
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Two teenagers in the custody of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Youth Services (DYS) left a facility in Jonesboro without permission Sunday night. Local law enforcement has been notified and is…
Pigs hold onto top 10 in Directors’ Cup
Kevin Trainor
April 21, 2022
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Fayetteville, Ark. – A trip back to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Gymnastics…
Texarkana Arkansas Police Step Up 4/20 to Prevent Marijuana Impaired Driving | Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Ark. - April 20 is recognized as a marijuana holiday in cannabis culture, according to a press…
Racist social media post targets black Greek-letter organizations at Arkansas State University |…
Black students at Arkansas State University want an end to recurring racist incidents after someone targeted the university's black fraternities and sororities on April 13 on a social media platform."It's the same statement over and over…
Delce Tosses Shutout, No. 6 Arkansas Captures Series
Grace Tafolla
April 17, 2022
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A four-hit shutout by Chenise Delce paired with 11 hits from the Razorback…
Project 1619 creator slaps Tom Cotton on Jackie Robinson Day
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Razorback Cheer finalizes roster for 2022-23 season
Kedrin Rayburn
April 13, 2022
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Cheer head coach Connor Pitts, along with Spirit Squads manager Brooke Bailey,…
Crews perform water rescue near Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
According to BCEM, the rescue took place on Highway 264 and Bryant near the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
HIGHFILL, Ark. - Benton County Emergency Management (BCEM) says a water rescue was performed on…
O’Hara, Nesbit nominated for McWhorter Fellowship
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. - Margaret O'Hara of the Arkansas Gymnastics Team and Jacob Nesbit of the Razorbacks Baseball Team have been nominated for the H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete Graduate Scholarship at the University of Arkansas.
The…
Witzke finds a comfort zone in Arkansas | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo Submitted by Kaitlyn Cutshall: Humboldt graduate Chris Witzke is hitting for Harding University in Arkansas. …
Arkansas’ only national park is a popular destination (literally
Hot Springs National Park may be the smallest national park in the United States, but it's great for relaxation. It is a spa town, after all. There's always a warm welcome to this Arkansas destination, literally.
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Drew Sanders and Taurean Carter talk Arkansas defense
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' defense lost some key players last season, but they also have several ready to fill those positions.
Among them are redshirt junior Taurean Carter and Alabama transfer junior linebacker Drew Sanders.…
From Hunter Yurachek’s desk: April 5
Yurachek Hunter
April 5, 2022
April 5, 2022
Sweet Sixteen and BeyondWhat a great time to be a Razorback! Our programs have been on…
Best Public High Schools in Arkansas
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said in a 1996 commencement address at Wellesley College, "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours." If so, high school may be one of the biggest dress rehearsals of all.…