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A monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwestern and Plains states, including North Dakota, shows healthy manufacturing growth but also lagging optimism due in part to Ukraine's invasion by Russia.Creighton…

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…

The link between the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the more familiar Dow Jones Industrial Average is as old as the hills. If the indices move up in tandem, the US economy is seen to be doing well because industry is…

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!-->!-->!-->…

Envirotech Vehicles, the only automaker operating in Arkansas, hosted an event to commemorate the completion of its first transportation vehicle. ARKANSAS, USA - Vehicles are finally rolling off the assembly lines in…

Little Rock served as a major economic and administrative center for the movement of Indians west of the Mississippi River, said Daniel Littlefield, director of the Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at…

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.…

(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…

(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…

Achintya Ray, Ph.D., is a professor of economics in the College of Business at Tennessee State University.According to Federal Reserve economic data, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Nashville, Davidson, Murfreesboro, and Franklin, TN…

Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate hit a new low - the lowest vacancy rate (8.3%) since at least 2005.The figure comes from the Skyline business report released on Tuesday. The residential report came out in March.Why is this…

BRUSSELS – The European Union executive on Tuesday proposed a ban on coal imports from Russia in what would be the first EU sanctions targeting the country's lucrative energy industry over its war. in Ukraine.European Commission…

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

Data: Heartland Forward's Hottest Subways Report; Map: Baidi Wang/AxiosThe most economically vibrant metros have diverse industries, a mix of young and old businesses, and fun things to do, a report released today by Heartland Striker…

This increase in violent crime prompted the governor to announce "an expansion of the Intensive Supervision Program." LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — More than a month after his last in-person address on Capitol Hill, Gov. Asa…

Gender and politics share the spotlight in the Esse Purse Museum's latest special exhibition, which continues to explore topics that go beyond the fashion accessory inscribed in its name."Votes for All Women: The Fight for Equal Rights,"…

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…

(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…

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.…

BERLIN — Temperatures on Earth will exceed a key danger point unless greenhouse gas emissions fall faster than countries have pledged, the world's top body of climate scientists said on Monday, warning consequences of inaction but also…

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…

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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…

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.…

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka has imposed a nationwide curfew from Saturday night to Monday morning, in addition to the president's declared state of emergency, in a bid to prevent further protests blaming the government from the…

In 2009, historian John Kirk found himself a scholar-in-residence at the Rockefeller Archive Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY."The RAC is a wonderful place to work for many reasons, including its beautiful setting, its consistently…

You have to laugh at Rep. French Hill's Republican the introduction of legislation "is not going anywhere" to resume federal rent assistance money the Biden administration clawed back states like Arkansas.…

Reception of refugeesWhen I see immigrants living under a bridge, sleeping on the ground in makeshift tents, I see adults looking for work and children who should be in school. Leslie Rutledge went to Texas and said the immigrants were…

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…

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has been doling out oversized checks in his state in recent weeks, handing them out to city and county officials for desperately needed water improvements.The small town of Mortons Gap got $109,000 to…

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…

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas and Mississippi State have been among the best teams in the SEC most seasons, but when the two play, the results are a bit of a mystery. The two teams meet this weekend at Baum-Walker Stadium and the last…

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.…

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…

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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…

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil a day from the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to two people familiar with the decision, in an effort to control oil…

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…

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,…

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…

A new report from the American Lung Association indicates that fully transitioning to electric vehicles over the next 20 years could save Arkansans more than $9 billion in medical costs by 2050.The…

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…

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…

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…

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced that it will focus its plans on improving US 412 in northern Arkansas with the ultimate goal of a four-lane highway.North central Arkansas elected…

DUMAS, Ark. - The small town of empty storefronts and vacant land that is Dumas, Ark., has seen its population steadily depleted over the decades. But each spring, the people of the Diaspora took two-lane country roads, crossing cotton…

Arkansas' 2% resort tax set a new record in 2021, and overall hospitality tax receipts in 17 cities surveyed for the Arkansas Tourism Ticker set a new record, but the number of jobs and hotel tax revenue are lagging behind the…

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…

THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ARE OVER-CLOSED, WHICH MEANS MORE OF THESE STATE PRISONERS ARE DETAINED IN OUR LOCAL COUNTY HOLDS. UNTIL SPACE FREES UP. TODAY LEGISLATIVE HEARED…

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…

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Victoria Guerra March 27, 2022 TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – The No. 33 University of Arkansas women's tennis team closed out the weekend…

The state's largest airport has emerged relatively unscathed from the pandemic, but it will continue to face challenges adding or maintaining air service as the nation's airlines face pilot and aircraft shortages , the inability of…

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' tourism industry is recovering from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on collections of the 2% state tourism tax, the industry is now surpassing pre-pandemic levels of economic activity.…

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…

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BELLA VISTA — Maylon Rice will present a program titled "The Postwar Political and Economic Consequences of the Civil War in Arkansas State Government" at the Bella Vista Museum on April 7, according to an announcement from the Bella…

Shawn Price March 25, 2022 AUSTIN, TX - Razorback sophomore Britton Wilson delivered an encore performance by winning the 400m…

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,…

All major employment sectors in Arkansas saw job gains in February, with the state's unemployment rate setting a new record high of 3.1%, up from 4.8% in February 2021. However, Arkansas' workforce remains well below pre-pandemic…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – Being online is essential to being able to participate fully in society in 2022, but people living in rural Arkansas are disproportionately disconnected from this opportunity. Lawmakers at the…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that would largely remove the ability of local governments to shut down oil and gas pipelines and other fossil fuel infrastructure projects if they don't want them in their…

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…

An estimated 30 people move through the area each day, and we thought we'd accommodate those newbies by giving them the inside scoop on where the NWA natives have been eating all this time.To note : Here is a list of places familiar to…

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…

Eureka Springs is unique in many ways and should approach economic development a little differently than other communities in the state. It was one of the main opinions shared at the March 16 meeting of the Mayor's Task Force on Economic…

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…

Editor's Note: Doug Peterson is the Libertarian candidate for State Senate District 35. Three Republican candidates, Tyler Dees, Gayla Hendren-McKenzie and Jeff Tennant, are running in the primary election to be held on May 24. The…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) – Tax Day is approaching on April 18 and 44 million Americans expect to pay this year's taxes late due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To coordinate, WalletHub released its report on the states with the best and…