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Arkansas’ Richest Billionaires | State
The first billionaire of all time is thought to be Standard Oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller in 1916, or possibly Henry Ford in 1925. Fast forward roughly 100 years to 2021: as the pandemic of COVID-19…
6-year-old girl missing alone in Arkansas wilderness
On April 29, 2001, 6-year-old Haley Zega got lost while hiking in Arkansas. She was found safe 52 hours later on May 1, 2001.
NEWTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. - Today, Haley Zega lives the relatively daily life of a…
Arkansas law enforcement receives excessive force training
It's been a year since Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill requiring all law enforcement officers to complete annual excessive force training.
ARKANSAS, USA – In April 2021, Arkansas lawmakers and Governor Asa…
10 Concert Elements You Should Know
here are the Top 10 the most important things to know before coming to the Garth Brooks concert at Razorback Stadium.
Arrive early and avoid the trafficRecord crowds and heavy traffic are expected. Give yourself as much time as possible…
Arkansas LSU Baseball Whites, 4-0
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. --Southpaw Hagen Smith shot seven scoreless innings on Friday, and fifth-ranked Arkansas hit three homers as the Razorbacks earned a 4-0 win over No. 12 LSU at Baum-Walker Stadium.Arkansas improved to 27-7 overall, 10-4…
Arkansas State Police Commission Promotes Three
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – At a regular monthly meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission on April 14, three state veterans were approved by commissioners for promotion, according to a statement from hurry.
Captain…
Bad weather leaves thousands of customers without power in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - More than 10,000 Arkansas customers are without power as severe weather rolls through Arkansas on Wednesday.
As of 1:44 p.m., PowerOutages.US reported that there are currently 27,220 customers left in the…
Real Time Crime Center Model for Arkansas Law Enforcement
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The cutting-edge technology used by the city of Jonesboro is becoming a model in the state of Arkansas.The Jonesboro Police Department's Real Time Crime Center gives officers their eyes in the sky to find out…
Arkansas tornado: Area near Little Rock hit by ‘large and extremely dangerous’ tornado
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A storm system hitting states from Oklahoma to the Midwest brought tornadoes and hail to Arkansas on Monday.…
Northwest Arkansas braces for potentially severe weather
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - With several days of severe weather in the forecast, emergency officials and responders say you and your family should make a plan now in case the worst happens to your neighborhood.
"It doesn't…
Terry Wallis, Arkansas man who woke up from 19-year-old coma and said “Mom”, dies at 57
(NEXSTAR) - An Arkansas man whose story made national headlines when he regained consciousness after nearly two decades in a coma has died at the age of 57, according to his obituary.
A car accident in 1984 left Terry Wayne Wallis…
Arkansas’ Richest Billionaires | KTALnews.com
(STACKER) The first billionaire of all time is thought to be Standard Oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller in 1916, or possibly Henry Ford in 1925. Fast forward some 100 years to 2021: while the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rage, a…
Threat of Severe Thunderstorm Overnight for Northwest Arkansas
Chief Meteorologist Dan Skoff breaks down threats and timeline
Convective Outlook for Day 1 issued 3:00 p.m. CDT April 5, 2022
A powerful system will cut through northwest Arkansas which could bring severe storms as a cold…
HawgSports Live: Buying Stock in Arkansas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQVwzjpgO4YFor years, the national media has told Arkansas fans where they belong, what their limitations are, and what they should be happy with as a sports program. The Razorbacks seem to be building…
Suspect killed in shooting that injured Arkansas sheriff, officials say – FOX13 News Memphis
WYNNE, Ark. - Two people are dead and two are injured after a shooting and separate shootout with law enforcement in Arkansas.Cross County Sheriff David West was shot in the arm during the shooting, according to Wynne Police Chief Richard…
Strong storms will impact southern Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - After what was a beautiful spring weekend, we are already tracking our next chance for severe weather. A storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms to Arkansas Monday evening through Tuesday morning.…
Lemonis Arkansas Media Q&A
Chris Lemonis (Photo: Gene Swindoll, Gene Page, 247Sports)
Mississippi State baseball coach Chris Lemonis speaks to the media after the Bulldogs' 8-1 loss to Arkansas. The transcript follows:
Question: Do…
Arkansas woman worried after alleged racist threats
TRUMANN, Ark. - - A woman from Trumann, Arkansas, says she experiences ongoing racism.
The latest incident happened on Friday afternoon when Nedra Cook said her neighbor, Steve Howard Jr., arrived and pointed a gun at her.…
Topgolf Live comes to Razorback Stadium
Fayetteville, Ark. – Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium will host the Topgolf Live Stadium Tour on May 5-8.
Topgolf Live brings an immersive golf experience to some of the country's most iconic venues. Players enjoy a unique…
Arkansas State University Chancellor Announces Resignation | national
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Arkansas’ Richest Billionaires
The first billionaire of all time is thought to be Standard Oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller in 1916, or possibly Henry Ford in 1925. Fast forward roughly 100 years to 2021: as the pandemic of COVID-19 continued to rage, a…
SWEPCO works to restore power in Northwest Arkansas
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: As of 6:40 a.m. Thursday, March 31, more than 1,000 consumers were still without power in Washington County, according to a SWEPCO map.
Specifically, the map shows the area of Old…
Update: Arkansas high school caught fire, school turns to online learning
WARREN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) – According to the Warren School District, students and faculty are transitioning to Alternative Teaching Methods, AMI, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, and continuing until further notice.
On Wednesday,…
Storms cause power outages in northwest Arkansas.
SWEPCO reports more than 25 utility poles and power lines snapping ties and Verizon also reports service outages caused by storms.
SPRINGDALE, Ark. - Thousands of people were without power on Wednesday, March 30, after…
Breaking: LRPD heard on two homicides. In short.
A man was shot dead outside Pizza D'Action on West Markham at Stifft Station shortly after midnight on Friday.
A few minutes ago I received a press release from the Little Rock Police Department about the shooting, the first official…
Roll By No. 38 Alabama women’s tennis with four singles wins
Victoria Guerra
March 27, 2022
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – The No. 33 University of Arkansas women's tennis team closed out the weekend…
Wilson wins Texas Relays 400m hurdles title with one meet and school record
Shawn Price
March 25, 2022
AUSTIN, TX - Razorback sophomore Britton Wilson delivered an encore performance by winning the 400m…
Can Arkansas do it again, or does Duke have what it takes to make the Final Four? Shooters –…
Greetings to all, on this wonderful Sweet 16/Elite Eight weekend.For those in the know, Brian Hamilton and I often wander into this space in Shot Takers, but since Brian is in Chicago and I'm in San Francisco,…
North Dakota man last located in Arkansas still missing after nearly 3 weeks
MAUMELLE, Ark. - Pulaski County deputies say they are searching for a missing North Dakota man who was last seen in Arkansas.
According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, 25-year-old Jordan Ross Simeon was last seen March 7…
Gonzaga vs. Arkansas score: No. 1-seeded Zags fall short of title again in upset Sweet 16 loss to…
The betting favorite to win the NCAA Tournament was eliminated from March Madness after Gonzaga, the No. 1 seed overall, fell to No. 4 Arkansas 74-68 on Thursday in…
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ upset victory over Gonzaga in Sweet Sixteen
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. "The Hogs are the elite again!"
Arkansas pulled off the massive upset against top-ranked Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 in San Francisco, beating the Bulldogs 74-68 to advance to the Elite 8 for the second…
Northwest Arkansas braces for Ukrainian refugees
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Canopy NWA, a local resettlement organization, is ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees.
Executive Director Joanna Krause said there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to resettling…
94th Texas Relays kicks off outdoor season for Razorbacks
AUSTIN, Texas – Part of the Razorback team will open the outdoor season at 94and The Texas Relays were held at Mike A. Myers Stadium Thursday through Saturday March 24-26.
Arkansas sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers are entered in the…
Avian flu state of emergency now established in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Although there have been confirmed cases of bird flu in regional states, agriculture officials in Arkansas said Wednesday they hoped an emergency rule put in place spot earlier this month would help avert cases…
‘Miracle Brand’; Arkansas man shares his 15-month battle with COVID-19, complications
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 6,000,000 people worldwide.
Marc Schlesinger should were part of this statistic. After being diagnosed with the virus at the height of…
HEATING: Here’s when Arkansas will see 80°!
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Despite the cold forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, there are warmer days around the corner! We are now entering the spring months where temperatures in the 70s and 80s are much more common.
You will start…
Teach Arkansas Initiative Solves Teacher Shortage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Elementary and Secondary Education Division of the Arkansas Department of Education has changed its name and is launching the Teach Arkansas campaign.
Teach Arkansas will provide current and…
Here, there and everywhere Arkansas Razorbacks | KLRT
FAYETTEVILLE — It's spring break at the University of Arkansas, but don't for a minute think that means sports are on hiatus.
Spring football is, but basketball is still rolling while baseball has won 11 in a row and looks like…
Stephen Steed, journalist and editor of the Democrat-Gazette, dies at 62 | Arkansas Business News
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Stephen Steed, a longtime Arkansas journalist who has built a reputation for skillful…
Here, There and Everywhere Arkansas Razorbacks
FAYETTEVILLE — It's spring break at the University of Arkansas, but don't for a minute think that means sports are on hiatus.
Spring football is, but basketball is still rolling while baseball has won 11 in a row and looks like…
Arkansas targets Black to announce next week
Posted: Tuesday March 22nd 2022
Arkansas' basketball program will find out Monday if it will land a third 5-star McDonald's All-American and a sixth top 100 prospect for its 2022 recruiting…
Arkansas State Police: Escapee killed in fight over officer’s gun | KLRT
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) - Arkansas State Police confirm that a Bowie County escapee was fatally shot Monday by police while in custody following capture.
TTPD: 2 escapees from Bowie Co. prison in custody…
One person killed, 28 injured in shooting at Arkansas auto show
At a press conference Sunday afternoon, police identified the person killed as Cameron Shaffer, 23, of Jacksonville, Arkansas. There was no indication that Schaffer was involved in the act of shooting each other, they said.“Our thoughts…
Arkansas auto show shooting leaves at least 1 dead, 20 others injured – WSB-TV Channel 2
DUMAS, Arkansas — Arkansas State Police say at least 1 person was killed and 20 others injured, including children, after a shooting at an auto show.>> Read more trending news Update at 7:42 a.m. EDT March 20: One person is in…
Looking to the future of Arkansas women’s basketball
AUSTIN, Texas — Mike Neighbors has hinted at his excitement for the future of the University of Arkansas women's basketball program a few times recently, but he wasn't ready to move on Friday night.The Razorbacks are set to…
Arkansas deputy guilty of negligent homicide in teen’s death
CABOT, Ark. (AP) - 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 drew the attention of national…
2 in 3 college students in Arkansas are planning sober spring break this year, poll finds
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - Contrary to widely held assumptions about the misbehavior of party-loving "spring breakers," a survey of 3,145 college students by RecoveryFirst.org found that nearly half nationwide ( 47%) was…
Master P and Romeo to Speak at Upcoming Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Events | KLRT
Post : March 15, 2022 / 1:14 p.m. CDT
Update: March 15, 2022 / 1:19 p.m. CDT
FORDYCE, Arkansas — The Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Arkansas is partnering with the Fordyce School…
Arkansas man charged with arson, 434 acres of woods damaged by fire
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) - An Arkansas man has confessed to starting fires in Calhoun County, causing damage to 434 acres of woodland. Officers arrested Dustin Wade Reddin on March 2, 2022, after finding him near the…
Arkansas Feels March Madness
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Whether you support the Hogs or haven't watched a college basketball game all season, almost anyone can get excited about the NCAA March Madness Tournament.
The first round of the big dance begins Thursday,…
Yurachek finalist for Sports Business Journal Sports Director of the Year
Kevin Trainor
March 14, 2022
Sports Business Awards press release
Fayetteville, Ark. --Vice-Chancellor and Director of Athletics…
Arkansas State Police Warn About Drunk Driving During St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansas State Police are encouraging the public to drive sober or get pulled over on St. Patrick's Day.
With COVID-19 requirements lifted, more Arkansans will be celebrating at local establishments than…
Arkansas filmmaker Brent Renaud killed in Ukraine: police | KLRT
(NEXSTAR) - An American photographer and videographer has been shot and killed in Ukraine, kyiv police said on Sunday.
In a Facebook post, Kyiv Regional Police Chief Andriy Nebytov wrote: “A 51-year-old world-renowned media…
Former Arkansas sheriff sentenced to prison
A federal judge sentenced a former Arkansas sheriff to four years in prison for hitting and grabbing inmatesIn August, a jury found Franklin County Sheriff Anthony Boen guilty of two counts of deprivation of rights…
A look at COVID-19 in Arkansas: 2 years later
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A lot of changes can happen in two years, especially when it comes to a deadly virus that has infected more than 800,000 people in Arkansas.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in…
End of Rogers Heritage lockdown in Arkansas
Rogers Heritage High School was closed Thursday morning and ended when police investigated and found no reported firearms. A student reported to the office that he thought he saw a student in the hallway with a gun.…
2 people die in late night house fire in Pope County, Arkansas
Investigators are trying to determine what started the flames.
POPE COUNTY, Ark. --Two people who died in a house fire in Pope County, Ark., have been identified as the founders of Diamond A Ranch.…
Governor Asa Hutchinson announces plans to grant executive pardon: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
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03.08.2022
Governor Asa Hutchinson announces plans to grant executive clemency
LITTLE STONE - Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced plans to…
Browns show significant interest in Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks
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Cleveland, Ohio -- The Browns made it clear to the NFL Combine last week that they wanted to improve the receiver position. Andrew Berry and company have expressed interest in the Arkansas catcher…
Arkansas communities begin cleanup after Sunday’s tornadoes and storms
POPE COUNTY, Ark. - Emergency crews, first responders and community members were out late Sunday night in Pope County after a heartbreaking day of early spring storms that dropped tornadoes.
In the small town of Dover, a visually…
Tori Johnson is thriving at Arkansas Children’s Northwest
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A local first-grader not only survives, but thrives after beating cancer.
As her mother explains, access to a children's hospital is one of the main reasons Tori is here today and why Tori serves as…
ASP: Arkansas Couple, Daughter Killed, Daughter’s Husband Arrested
HAZEN, Ark. - Arkansas State Police say they are resuming the investigation into a fatal shooting in Hazen that left a couple and their adult daughter dead and their son-in-law arrested.
According to a statement released…
Arkansas prepares for Big Prospect Day on Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas had three Prospect Days in January and now that the off period is over, they will return with a Saturday.
Some impressive rookies have announced plans to be in Fayetteville on Saturday. Recruits from…
Arkansas basketball survives LSU in final home game of season
FAYETTEVILLE — Midway through the first half of Arkansas' basketball rematch with LSU on Thursday night, Razorbacks guard Stanley Umude missed a layup. Au'Diese Toney grabbed the offensive rebound, then missed the return. Umude grabbed…
Chargers News: Arkansas WR Treylon Burks met the Bolts
The Chargers currently have a big wide with a propensity for big play from Mike Williams. Unfortunately, his future with the team is still in limbo as the two sides continue to decide whether or not Williams' latest campaign puts his…
Arkansas and Louisville kick off three-game series
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February 26, 2022…
Three seniors win titles, Arkansas Falls Georgia
While the Gymbacks didn't come away with a victory on Friday, the team sent their seniors with a few more titles and their biggest crowd to Barnhill this season to cap their Arkansas career at home.
The Bulldogs beat the Hogs…
Arkansas alumni vie for World Indoor team at U.S. Championships
Shawn Price
February 25, 2022
SPOKANE, Wash. – A mix of Arkansas alumni and professional athletes training in Fayetteville are…
Ukrainian living in Arkansas reacts to first 24 hours of Russian invasion
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A Ukrainian woman living in North Little Rock feels the grief of war differently as she watches her home come under attack from a distant continent.
Marina – who goes by the name Marina Amdream – is…
Arkansas State Athletics sweeps SBC Indoor Championships for 3rd straight season
When the Arkansas State track teams entered the Birmingham CrossPlex on Tuesday, the task was simple: bring home a pair of conference titles.It's safe to say they got the job done, running away with a sweep of the 2022 Sun Belt Conference…
Arkansas posts third-highest score of season at Missouri Tri-Meet
The No. 16 Gymbacks played in their second road meeting of the season on Saturday and also set a new season record with a final score of 196.800 against No. 11 Missouri and No. 5 LSU.
While both groups of Tigers edged out the Hogs,…
Liberty at Central Arkansas men’s basketball preview capsule | LU Sports
Freedom in Central ArkansasRECORDS: Liberty 19-9, 10-3 ASUN Conference; Central Arkansas 9-17, 6-7.LAST MEETING: First meetingLIKELY BEGINNERS: Freedom – G Darius McGhee (23.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg), Joseph Venzant (4.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg), Keegan…
Razorbacks close out weekend with win over Western Illinois
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas No. 10 earned his fourth Razorback Invitational win after going 13 hits to defeat Western Illinois 13-3 (5 Inns) on Sunday at Bogle Park. The Razorbacks lost to Illinois, 8-6, in their first game of…
Former ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star’s daughter arrested in Arkansas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - Lindsey Knickerbocker, the daughter of former "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Tammy Knickerbocker, was arrested in Arkansas on Feb. 12 for alleged drug possession and counterfeiting.
West Memphis…
Pigs produce a major effort at SEC
Branford clay
February 19, 2022
Knoxville, TN – Arkansas Swimming and Diving closes the SEC Championship with…
Arkansas dominates Illinois in home opener
Grace Tafolla
February 18, 2022
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 10 Arkansas cruised to a 6-3 win in their home opener against Illinois at…