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Arkansas hires Jenna Lawrence to embrace and embody the #FarmingtonFast culture
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.…
Today’s news: Abortion, COVID and the casino battle
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The Gangster Museum of America in Arkansas is filled with mob history
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…
‘PE Padre’ finds unique way to care for school children – Arkansas Catholic
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
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Arkansas governor focuses on police funds as session begins
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…
Arkansas couple charged in child death, second child critically injured
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…
Arkansas Officials Hire Doctor Accused Of Giving Inmates Ivermectin Without Consent | Arkansas
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…
Arkansas RNC member responds to question about ‘legitimate speech’ censorship resolution
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…
Arkansas River Adventures owner says Biden’s minimum wage order hurts outfitters like him;…
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…
One dead and four injured in two shootings in Little Rock
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WVU can’t break losing streak, give up fifth straight to Arkansas in Big 12/SEC Challenge |…
The WVU men's basketball team has now lost a season-high five straight after a deflating loss to the…
It’s hard to break up the home: Arkansas OHA holds that the couple have not given up on 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…
Arkansas company creates 200 jobs at Bay Co.
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…
COVID today: hold your applause. The number of hospitals reaches a new record
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Bill Hall, Former UTC Professor, Assistant District Attorney, Dies at New Arkansas Home
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.…
And speaking of the toothless Arkansas Ethics Commission: a painless slap in the face for breaking…
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…
Breaking: Arkansas state must obey vaccine rule law
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…
Mountaineer women’s basketball splits Arkansas road trip – Appalachia
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.…
Local coffee roasting competitors unite after lightning strikes coffee roasting
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Republican congressmen endorse Sen. Boozman’s main opponent
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Local author collects retro recipes in new cookbook
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…
Missing Manchester boy found in Arkansas police stop, 4 adults arrested including his mother
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 sue Arkansas jail that gave them ivermectin to treat Covid
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…
House passes suffrage legislation; Arkansas congressmen say no
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US Steel to expand plant in Arkansas
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…
Meet three Californians who moved to Arkansas | Lifestyles
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…
UAPB and other HBCUs targeted by bomb threat
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COVID and the governor: the virus today breaks a triple record
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…
2021 in Review: The 21 Most Read Eat Arkansas Stories of the Year
2021 was supposed to be an improvement over 2020 for restaurants, eateries, and all things Eat Arkansas. In January, coronavirus cases were climbing to record numbers, but vaccines were becoming available, offering a ray of hope. However,…
Happy Holidays – the Winter Solstice display is back at the Capitol
THE SOLSTICE HALL IS READY. (Photo arfreethinkers.org) CORRECTION: This is the photo of the previous posting, not the updated version.Here is the new posting of the Company's Facebook page.After a pandemic sabbatical year, the Arkansas…
Arkansas accuses former owner of nursing home chain of Medicaid and tax evasion
The former owner of a national nursing home chain that collapsed amid widespread allegations of negligence and financial mismanagement detailed in a previous NBC News investigation has been charged by the Arkansas attorney general eight…
Air Force basketball erupts in Arkansas State after 11-day layoff | Air Force Sports
Air Force basketball shot 32% in a slow comeback after an 11-day hiatus.The Falcons lost 68-46 at Arkansas…
Breaking: “Birds Aren’t Real” and the Roots of the Arkansas Theory
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2 dead, 5 injured after tornado hits Arkansas nursing home
Eight-year-old child attacked on school bus
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Storms hit Arkansas nursing home and Amazon warehouse in Illinois
MONETTE, Ark. (AP) - At least two people were killed Friday night when a reported tornado ripped through an Arkansas nursing home, and emergency crews across southern Illinois also responded to reports of injuries…
Tornado hits Arkansas nursing home with residents still inside
Region 8 News reported at least eight tornadoes Friday in northeast Arkansas.
A tornado collapsed the roof of a skilled nursing facility in Monette, killing one…
Arkansas lawmakers end push to pass Texas abortion copycat bill
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Arkansas lawmakers at least temporarily thwarted an effort to pass a bill copying Texas' controversial abortion law, voting on Thursday not to extend a special session to review the legislation as growing numbers States are…
As Republicans hand money to the well-off, Democrats in Arkansas call for funding for schools,…
By handing out hundreds of millions of dollars a year in tax cuts to the state's wealthiest people, Arkansas is missing a great opportunity to provide universal pre-K, free two-year college, and services for which people with disabilities…
Salena Zito Column: Arkansas Podcaster Keeps ‘Bear Fat’ Culture Relevant | Columnists
By Salena Zito
Clay Newcomb is on a personal mission to explore things forgotten in a digital world that moves beyond people and experiences at the speed of light.…
Mizzou and Arkansas meet as Battle Line Rivalry continues to heat up
It's been five straight years since Missouri won the Battle Line Rivalry against Arkansas.While the Razorbacks have many long-time opponents, geography and numerous school connections have intensified the annual Southeastern Conference game…
Walmart and DroneUp set up drone delivery centers in Arkansas
A drone carries a box for delivery from a Walmart in Farmington, Ark. (Walmart/DroneUp Photo)
Walmart is partnering with Virginia-based DroneUp on a network of drone delivery centers, starting with a neighborhood…
Football No. 7 is ready for the second weekend of the NCAA tournament
FAYETTEVILLE- Arkansas, ranked seventh (17-4-0), continues its quest for the College Cup, facing Virginia Tech (12-5-2) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Razorback Field on Friday, November 19. The first kick is set for 6:30…
A Conversation About Arts and Culture in Northwest Arkansas
On Tuesday, November 16, reporters from Axios NW Arkansas Worth Sparkman and Alex Golden discussed the post-pandemic recovery of the region's arts and culture industry, featuring the President and CEO of the Walton Arts Center Peter B. Lane…
“Frosty Half-Blood Moon” Eclipse Arrives Thursday Night
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Arkansas Food Hall of Fame nominees represented in all 75 counties
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansas Heritage announced Tuesday that nominations for the 2022 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame have been submitted by all 75 counties.
Finalists will be selected in January by a committee of historians,…
Arkansas opens boosters to all adults as regulators weigh expansion
Arkansas has joined Colorado, California and New Mexico in expanding access to Covid-19 boosters, edging out federal regulators who are set to make a decision on expanding eligibility.Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a news conference on Monday…
Update: Racing Commission Approves Pope County Casino License for Cherokee Nation
ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION: Sides with Cherokee casino application.
Despite the objections of two Commissioners, the Arkansas Race Commission voted today to cancel a Pope County Casino License issued Gulfside Casino Partnership of…
Sooners win Jennie Baranczyk’s home debut
NORMAN — Jennie Baranczyk kept her eyes focused forward, not breaking focus even though there was a whirlwind of activity around her during the post-game press conference. The Baranczyk Sooners were coming off a 101-89 win over Arkansas…
Kirk Herbstreit explains how Sam Pittman once made an impact on Arkansas culture
Adam spencer | 4 months ago Kirk Herbstreit, like many across the country, was impressed with Arkansas' 40-21 victory over Texas on Saturday night in Fayetteville.Coach Sam Pittman and his team are receiving a lot of deserved praise this…