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‘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…
The Bogle Walk Up Playlist
Familiarize yourself with the tunes you'll hear throughout the season at Bogle Park!
2022 Razorback Softball Walk Up Songs
Playerwalking songArtist
Abbie Gordonwalk throughRich Homie Quan (feat. Trouble)…
Hogs break multiple personal bests on SEC Day 2
Branford clay
February 16, 2022
Knoxville, TN – The Arkansas swimmers had a great performance on Day 2 of the…
Arkansas veterans share their love stories
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Two married veterans from northwest Arkansas share their love stories and what keeps the romance going.
Some of the best love stories are those of those who stick together in the most trying…
Arkansas tops LBSU, drops last drink to Washington
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – No. 8 Arkansas split its second double in as many days with a 10-0 win over Long Beach State and a 10-5 loss to No. 7 Washington in the nightcap to go 3-2 at the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge .
How it went…
Amon Kemboi breaks the school record for the 5,000m in the Husky Classic
Shawn Price
February 12, 2022
SEATTLE- Razorback senior Amon Kemboi broke the Arkansas school record in the 5,000m with a time of…
Razorbacks 4×400 relay breaks 1985 school record
FAYETTEVILLE- Racing to a school record time of 3 minutes, 3.18 seconds in the 4×400 relay capped day two of the Tyson Invitational as the Razorbacks broke a mark set in 1985.
Another highlight came in the 800m as Kieran Taylor won the…
Razorbacks split Friday doubleheader | Arkansas Razorbacks
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – No. 8 Arkansas split Friday's doubleheader with a 4-0 win over Memphis in Game 1 and an 8-0 loss to No. 7 Washington on the nightcap.
How it went against MemphisArkansas' offense endured a frustrating day,…
Newcomers and Floor Shine, Arkansas falls short of Kentucky
Arkansas held its third annual Women's Empowerment Night on Friday and saw its second-biggest crowd of the season, but the Gymbacks fell short to the Kentucky Wildcats by a final margin of 195.675-196.700.
Arkansas was without senior…
Arkansas and Oklahoma team up for US 412 interstate study
NORTHWEST, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - The Arkansas and Oklahoma Departments of Transportation are teaming up to try to bring part of US 412 up to interstate standards and have launched a study to investigate this issue further.
The…
Super PAC spends over $800,000 on media buys in Arkansas in US Senate race
WASHINGTON — An out-of-state political donor-funded Super PAC is spending more than $800,000 on media buys to support Jake Bequette's candidacy for the U.S. Senate, according to a Federal Election Commission filing.Bequette of Little…
Arkansas State Police release body camera footage of shooting involving Fort Smith officer
FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – Arkansas State Police release body camera video of a shooting involving an officer who killed a Fort Smith man.
Fort Smith Officer Robin Gaines responded to a domestic disturbance call on Tiles…
Arkansas podcasters claim to have identified Zodiac killer | KLRT
JONESBORO, Ark. - With microphones and a bulky folder, two Arkansans are connected to the world.
George Jared and Andrew Brown shine a light on dust-filled cases through their podcast.
“Victims deserve a voice to help stop…
Entergy Arkansas braces for winter storm; Probable interruptions
News Center > Entergy Arkansas braces for winter storm; Probable interruptions
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02/02/2022
MATERIAL PREPARATION FOR STORM TEAMS
MATERIAL PREPARATION FOR STORM TEAMS
As winter storm…
Sleet settles in northwest Arkansas; ice is a concern further south
Sleet began falling in Fayetteville around 7 p.m. Wednesday — with snow expected to follow — as a winter storm moved through the state.Northwestern Arkansas could get 6 to 8 inches of snow by Thursday evening, said Mike Teague, a…
The pigs pass in front of the yellow vests and the green wave
Branford clay
January 28, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia. – Arkansas Swimming and Diving ended the day with two wins…
Media praise Porter Moser as Sooners punish undefeated Razorbacks, 88-66
If another resounding win over a ranked opponent was on the Christmas wishlist for the Oklahoma Sooners freshman coach Porter Moser, her gift arrived two weeks early on Saturday. Oklahoma took an early lead, made the most of the…
Lots of people trapped, two dead as tornado hits retirement home in Arkansas -media
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Reuters) - Around 20 people were trapped in a nursing home in northeast Arkansas on Friday after being struck by a tornado that left two people dead and five injured, media reported, citing a county official.The tornado…
Leach Arkansas Media Q&A
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Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach spoke to the media after the Bulldogs lost to Arkansas on Saturday. Here is the transcript:
Question: What do you think of…
Arkansas Media Hosts Field Day to Take Photos at Longhorns for Pole Assassin’s…
It's been a few days since “Monkeygate,” the surreal one-night-of-Halloween story that centers on an alleged bite from a pet monkey belonging to a stripper cohabiting with Texas special teams coach Jeff Banks. ,!-->!-->…
Leach Q&A from pre-Arkansas media
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Mississippi State Head Coach Mike Leach spoke to the media on Monday ahead of the Arkansas game. Here is the transcript:
Question: After watching the movie, what do you think of the win…
Former Arkansas media figures return to Natural State
Two former Arkansas media figures - and Arkansas natives - who left the Natural State last year are back.
Ashley Ketz and her husband, Aaron Nolan, now live in Bentonville. They recently lived in Chicago and worked for Nation News, the…
Everything Kirby Smart said at Georgia-Arkansas Media Day
Who had Georgia ranked No. 2 in October and facing a top-10 opponent to kick off the month? If your hand is up, you may need to think about getting into the realm of predictions. That's exactly what will happen on October 2 as the…
Arkansas Media Day Notebook: Sam Pittman on Injury, COVID, Vaccinations and More | KLRT
FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas hosted their media day Thursday with Sam Pittman, wide receiver Treylon Burks and safety Jalen Catalon all participating.
Here are some of the topics discussed during Media Day.
Stability in year 2…
Arkansas Media Day Diary: Sam Pittman on Injuries, COVID, Vaccinations and More
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas held its media day on Thursday with Sam Pittman, wide receiver Treylon Burks and safety Jalen Catalon in attendance.
Here are some of the topics discussed during Media Day.
Stability in year 2
The…
Asa Hutchinson’s defense of an insurgent: Where’s the Arkansas media coverage, let alone…
ONCE AGAIN WITH FEEL: The governor's avoidance of criticizing a dangerous crackpot was an embarrassment, but ignored by state media.
Sorry, but once again with the feeling on Governor Hutchinson's whim avoidance to repudiate the violent…