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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…

Photo Submitted by Kaitlyn Cutshall: Humboldt graduate Chris Witzke is hitting for Harding University in Arkansas. …

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. The springs were a!-->!-->!-->…

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.…

Yurachek Hunter April 5, 2022 April 5, 2022 Sweet Sixteen and BeyondWhat a great time to be a Razorback! Our programs have been on…

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.…

The special screening of "To The Stars" will take place on April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Thaden School in Bentonville. It's free and open to the public. BENTONVILLE, Ark. - As part of the Arkansas Filmmaker Spotlight…

HArvey and Donna Williams and their three adult children are building on a family heritage in the Arkansas Delta. The family founded Delta Dirt Distillery in Helena-West Helena in 2017, opening its doors to the public in April of last…

SPRINGDALE, Arkansas – Severe storms and a possible tornado damaged buildings and destroyed power lines in northwest Arkansas early Wednesday as tornadoes and hurricane-force winds were forecast for much of the Deep South , a week after…

At least seven people were injured, two seriously, when a tornado touched down in northwest Arkansas early Wednesday morning, damaging buildings, knocking out power and displacing residents, officials said. .A National Weather Service team…

An Arkansas daycare worker has been charged with assault and the state's Department of Human Services has launched an investigation after video emerged showing the employee pushing a 4-year-old girl repeatedly, reports officials…

San Francisco Mike Krzyzewski's latest tour added one last stop on the bayou. No. 9 Duke defeated No. 17 Arkansas, 78-69, in the Western Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night at Chase Center, sending the Blue…

On paper, there are a lot of similarities between Arkansas and Duke this season.Duke beat Kentucky and Gonzaga early in the season. Arkansas beat Kentucky and Gonzaga last month.Nelson Chenault - USA TODAY - SportsDuke lost a key!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

San Francisco The last time Duke and Arkansas faced off on the basketball court, Scotty Thurman rained down a 3-pointer that broke the hearts of the Blue Devils and led the Razorbacks to their first, and so far only, championship.…

WATCH: Arkansas State Trooper awarded National Trooper of the Year, for the first time in 25 years MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An Arkansas State Trooper has been named National Soldier of the Year, for the first time in 25 years.The prestigious award…

On Saturday night, New Mexico State's basketball campaign ended in a random battle with the Arkansas Razorbacks. The devastating loss was felt by Aggies nationwide as hopes of a Sweet Sixteen spot have not materialized since 1992. The…

Police said several children were among the injured, including two under the age of 2. DUMAS, Ark. – A man was killed and 26 people were injured when two people were involved in a shooting at a car show that is part of…

DUMAS, Ark. – A community event and car show in a small farming community in Arkansas became a scene of horror on Saturday night, as two people engaged in a gunfight and showered the crowd with bullets, killing a bystander and injuring 27…

CABOT, Ark. - A former Arkansas congressman was convicted on Friday of negligent homicide but acquitted of the more serious offense of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a white teenager whose death caught the attention of leaders and…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 36 Razorback women's tennis team (10-3, 3-0) continues to play against Southeastern Conference play this weekend, hosting No. 45 South Carolina (7-6, 2-2) Friday and No. 16 Florida (10-4, 2-2) Sunday.…

EEverywhere you look in Arkansas Capital Corporation's elegant Little Rock headquarters, eras collide. In the foyer hangs a massive wooden plaque dotted with brass plaques indicating the group's direction over the years, while here a framed…

The No. 4-seeded Razorbacks (-5.5) get the No. 13 Vermont Catamounts in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 9:20 p.m. Thursday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. This game features two teams on polar wavelengths: in one corner, an America…

ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) – Choosing a baby name can be a challenge for many parents, given that there are millions of options to choose from. However, parents have their favorites as some names are more common than others. Parents…

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Data from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that Arkansas saw a slight drop in the unemployment rate in January. According to the agency, the state's unemployment rate fell from…

Statements from heads of state poured in after news broke that Brent Renaud, an award-winning filmmaker who calls Arkansas home, was killed in Ukraine. ARKANSAS, USA — It was reported Sunday that Brent Renaud, a…

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark.– In northeast Arkansas, all eyes are on the sky as the winter storm system threatens to bring another round of snowfall. Memphis snow: When will it start, how much will it fall? In…

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Gas prices in Arkansas continue to rise with no signs of falling as inflation hits highs across the country. According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Arkansas is $3,901…

FAYETTEVILLE — Mansfield (Texas) Legacy Class of 2024 safety Landyn Cleveland enjoyed his visit to Arkansas on Saturday to attend a Prospect Day. Cleveland, 6-0, 185, attends the same high school and plays the same position as…

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas had an impressive group of freshmen on campus Saturday for Prospect Day. They distributed new offers, but many prospects already had an offer. Four-star receiver Ryan Wingo, 6-2, 198, of the 2024 St.…

Nate Oats addresses 'leadership vacuum' as LSU approaches Tennessee used a scorching shooting start to open a 20-point lead over Arkansas on Saturday afternoon. The Vols almost ruined everything with a second-half collapse…

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PARKIN, Ark.– Two children of the mayor of Parkin, Arkansas, one of whom worked for the fire department, are charged with conspiracy to commit arson. Cross County Sheriff David West has confirmed to WREG siblings Sean and Alesha…

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (WREG) – Arkansas State Police are investigating a shooting involving an officer who injured an 18-year-old on Thursday afternoon. According to the Helena Police Department, one of the state agencies…

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A couple from our neighboring state are about to return home after fleeing Ukraine with their newborn baby. The war began just days after their surrogate mother gave birth.Jacob and Jessie Boeckmann, from Arkansas, were concerned about…

MAUMELLE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Department of Corrections sergeant was shot Monday morning while assisting local law enforcement in central Arkansas, authorities said. The department identified the officer as…

FORREST CITY, Ark.– A wanted man was arrested Wednesday after Forrest City police said he shot and killed a man on Christmas morning. According to Forrest City Police, Kenyatae Chism was shot in the chest in the early hours of…

Razorback's men's and women's track teams boasted a record-breaking encounter during Friday's Arkansas…

TURREL, Ark. – – Two people were killed and two others injured when a trailer in Turrell, Arkansas burned down Thursday night. Crittenden County deputies said the house off Highway 118 caught fire when a group of friends tried…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As temperatures dip below freezing in Arkansas, energy companies in the state are reporting that thousands of people are without power. According to PowerOutages.US, more than 20,000 customers in Arkansas are…

TRUMANN, Ark. – On Wednesday afternoon, a steady stream of sleet fell in Trumann, Arkansas. The winter mix came shortly after schools closed. For parents, the goal was to get home safely before the weather hits. “I knew she…

Tickets are still available for May 8. Scroll to see more upcoming shows in the Cox Concert Series. February 22, 2022 4:39 p.m. Job : February 22, 2022 4:39 p.m. Update:…

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A new report from the Department of Finance and Administration shows medical marijuana sales have topped $20 million in Arkansas. According to the DFA, patients in Arkansas spent $20.53 million in January…

By: Chris Harlan Saturday February 19, 2022 | 11:01 a.m. North Allegheny graduate Ayden Owens competes for Arkansas during the 2021-22 indoor season. North Allegheny graduate Ayden Owens competes for…

Rats!! More than 1,100 dead rodents were discovered at a Family Dollar distribution center in Arkansas, prompting product recalls at hundreds of stores across the South. The crude scene was discovered by the…

According to data from Zillow, in 2020, of all home loans Arkansans applied for, 38.9% were denied. 12.9% of them were white, while 26% were black. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The American Dream has always included the idea…

Photo courtesy of Illini AthleticsPitcher Sydney Sickels starts to throw the ball during a game against Wisconsin. The Illini face Arkansas on Friday, with Sickels a key offensive player so far.Coming off of a 4-1 victory at the LSU Tiger…

LVIV, Ukraine — As tensions mount along the Ukraine-Russia border, a Little Rock man says life in Lviv is normal. Chris Loux has lived in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, for seven years. "The situation in Ukraine remains…

LOGAN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) - The Logan County Sheriff's Office and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are investigating the discovery of a man missing under unusual circumstances in Arkansas. In January, the Logan County…

After leading Farmington to a 27-1 regular season, the future Razorback hopes to win a state title with the Lady Cardinals. FARMINGTON, Ark. — #FarmingtonFast is not just a hashtag.…

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Thermal soaking waters of what was then known as America's Spa City was not only a magnet for Texas oilmen, musicians like Duke Ellington and Elvis, baseball players like Babe Ruth and tourists who flocked to elegant establishments like the…

Father Malapolu used to join the students of the CTK to play during recess, physical education classes Posted: February 14, 2022 By Dwain HebdaLittle Rock Correspondent Dwain Heba Father Bhaskar!-->!-->…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday called for tapping into the state's surplus to give local law enforcement a one-time payment of $5,000 and new equipment, as the Republican was delivering his final state of…

SALINE COUNTY, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) - A Saline County couple have been arrested by Arkansas State Police special agents in connection with the death of a minor and the injuries sustained by another minor. Authorities have charged…

An Arkansas doctor accused of prescribing ivermectin to inmates in his state without their consent has been praised by local officials for a "job well done" despite widespread outrage over his actions.In January, the Arkansas Chapter of the…

MINDY MCALINDON Mindy McAlindon de Bentonville, the Republican National Committee wife of Arkansas, responded to my request for comment on the RNC resolution censuring Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for joining the House…

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Growing up in Nebraska, I visited Colorado on family vacations and was addicted to the state's natural beauty and the many outdoor opportunities. Later, I would make Colorado my home, where I would earn my living in the great outdoors. I…

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The WVU men's basketball team has now lost a season-high five straight after a deflating loss to the…

In a ruling dated January 18, 2022, the Arkansas Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) ruled that a married couple remained domiciled and resident in Arkansas for personal income tax purposes for the 2013 to 2018 tax years, dismissing the…

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Central Moloney Incorporated, or CMI, is preparing to set up shop in Bay County. The company's president and CEO, Chris Hart, met with community members on Thursday to tell them more about his…

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Bill Hall, a 40-year-old Chattanooga attorney who also served as an assistant district attorney, died in Arkansas, where he and his wife, Linda, had moved. He was also a Marine Corps veteran, police officer, and college professor.…

I recently learned that the State Ethics Commission found last month State Senator Charles Beckham de McNeil had violated the law by raising funds well in excess of the amount he was authorized to raise to pay off campaign debts after his…

I asked a question on Saturday: Now that the Supreme Council of the United States has lifted an order banning the application of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule on vaccinations for…

App State Women's Basketball returned to the hardwood on Thursday, splitting a pair of games against Sun Belt rivals Arkansas State and the University of Arkansas at the Little Rock Trojans. It was the Mountaineers' first action since Dec.…

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - Little Rock author Kat Robinson takes her research into the kitchen to conjure up beloved dishes preserved in the cookbooks of 20th century churches, community groups and heart organizations in his…

Image/Jacksonville Arkansas PoliceMANCHESTER, NH - A boy who went missing in Manchester on January 5 was found during a traffic stop over the weekend by police in Jacksonville, Arkansas.Four adults including Devea Nichol, mother of…

Inmates at an Arkansas prison who had Covid-19 were unknowingly treated by the detention center doctor with ivermectin, a drug that health officials have continually declared unsafe and should not be used to treat or prevent coronavirus…

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It is official that United States Steel will expand its operations in Mississippi County, a $3 billion investment that is expected to create hundreds of jobs.The Legislature paved the way for this with tax credit legislation worth $150…

ERIC ALTHOFF Jeremy McGhee is an adaptive cyclist who has spent his entire life in San Diego. Even without the use of his legs following a motorcycle accident in…

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PEAKING: The graphic tells the story during the pandemic. Governor Hutchinson's weekly briefing focused on the “challenge” of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. A message: It's bad - bad record, in new cases, positivity rate (over…