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CHALLENGED: The 2021 Congressional redistricting map. 🚨BREAKING: Black voters file lawsuit challenging new Arkansas congressional map for diluting black voters' voting strength. @EliasLawGroup https://t.co/wAybXt1VtO — Marc E. Elias…

Among the many pleasures derailed by the pandemic over the past two years were nearly every spring festival that normally brings fun and funds to Arkansas communities. With many events returning in 2022, here's a sampling of time-tested…

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) - An inmate who escaped from a northeast Texas prison was fatally shot by an Arkansas police officer after the inmate got into a fight with another officer who tried to caution him on sight, authorities said.The…

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…

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…

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Data from the Department of Finance and Administration shows medical marijuana sales topped $21 million in Arkansas last month. According to the DFA, patients in Arkansas spent $21.1 million in February…

American Electric Power's 998 MW Traverse Wind Energy Center now provides clean energy to customers in Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Traverse is expected to generate 3.8 million megawatt hours per year for AEP's Public Service Company…

A man was killed and at least 27 others were injured in a "shootout" at a car show in Dumas, Arkansas on Saturday night, authorities said.The victims were described as bystanders in a shootout between two suspects, Arkansas State Police…

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…

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…

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…

One person was killed and 24 people were injured after gunfire erupted at a car show in southeast Arkansas.Filming took place around 7:25 p.m. Saturday in Dumas, a small town about 90 miles south of Little Rock.State troopers and local…

(The hill) – Two years after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic prompted a series of mass layoffs not seen since the Great Depression, 10 states have now set record unemployment rates as businesses scramble to hire new workers.…

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…

CHILLING footage shows the moment gunfire broke out at a car show - killing one and injuring 28, including several children. Two babies were among those injured in the horrific attack at the event in Dumas, Arkansas on Saturday. 4One person…

DUMAS, Ark. – (UPDATE 7:09 AM) Arkansas State Police confirmed early Sunday morning that one person was dead and at least 24 people were injured in a shooting outside an auto show in Dumas. Soldiers said a suspect was in custody…

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…

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…

DUMAS, Ark. - A man was killed and 27 people were injured when two people got into a shootout at a car show that is part of an annual community event in a small town in southeast Arkansas , authorities said on…

AAt least one person has been killed and many others injured in a shooting at a car show. The shooting, which occurred in Dumas, Arkansas, on Saturday evening, injured at least 24 people, including several…

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…

WASHINGTON — Face-to-face via video with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Joe Biden on Friday laid out the dire consequences China would face from the United States if it provided military or economic assistance to Russia's…

Stocks recovered from an early fall on Wall Street and closed broadly higher on Friday, posting their biggest weekly gain in 16 months.The S&P 500 rose for the fourth straight day, adding 1.2% to a streak that included consecutive…

DUMAS, Ark. – (UPDATE 7:09 AM) Arkansas State Police confirmed early Sunday morning that one person was dead and at least 24 people were injured in a shooting outside an auto show in Dumas. Soldiers said a suspect was in custody…

BUFFALO, NY. (KNWA) — The Arkansas Razorbacks clinched their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen after beating New Mexico State 53-48 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. It was a slow start for the Hogs offensively as they…

DUMAS, Ark. (AP) - 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 an annual community event in a small town in southeastern India. Arkansas, authorities said Sunday.A…

Police arrested one person Wednesday in connection with a Saturday shooting at a car show in Dumas,…

BUFFALO, NY. (KNWA) – The Arkansas Razorbacks survive and advance in the NCAA Tournament and will face 12-seeded New Mexico State in the second round on Saturday. It's a quick turnaround for the Razorbacks, who played late…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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.…

CAVE SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A local business that has been in northwest Arkansas for decades is closing one of its storefronts. Lewis and Clark Outfitters said supply chain issues are to blame. The Springdale location will…

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana - The Storm Prediction Center continue with the Slight risk severe storms across…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - The percentage of Arkansas public school students with a body mass index measurement in the obese range rose to an all-time high in the 2020-21 school year - from results that coincide with the…

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…

The Arkansas Women's Commission, formed by Governor Hutchinson, held a public meeting inside the David and Barbara Pryor Center in Fayetteville. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On Tuesday, March 15, the Arkansas Women's…

We were unable to send the item. Nearly 6,000 homes were sold in Benton and Washington counties in the second half of 2021,…

There's a lot going on about the new $3 billion US Steel plant, bound for Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas, it's just that surreal.The growing presence of steel, an industry that has only appeared in this flat, open corner of the…

Walmart Global Tech announced on Tuesday (March 15) that it is hiring more than 5,000 associates globally this fiscal year and adding hubs in Toronto and Atlanta, according to a blog post Tuesday (March 15) by Suresh KumarEVP, Chief…

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…

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,…

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…

SPRINGDALE – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's fifth and newest nature center rose to the challenge of opening 15 months ago as the covid pandemic continued to upend the world.Now, amid new hopes of normalcy thanks to the easing of…

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…

Kevin Trainor March 14, 2022 Sports Business Awards press release Fayetteville, Ark. --Vice-Chancellor and Director of Athletics…

NORMAND, OKLA. – The governors of Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas released a joint announcement this week that the three states have entered into a bipartisan partnership to establish a regional center for the development,…

For the past decade, transgender activist Lisa Stuart has dedicated her life to increasing the visibility of transgender and non-binary Arkansans. "What a lot of people don't realize is that there are a lot more of us in the community than…

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…

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…

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(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…

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…

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that the United States would downgrade its trade status with Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.The sweeping…

SANTIAGO, Chile — Former student leader Gabriel Boric was sworn in as Chile's new president on Friday, promising to oversee the political and economic renovation of a nation rocked by repeated protests over inequality in recent years…

Until about December, we saw a lot of inflation as people demanded more goods because the economy was recovering from the pandemic and supply chains were tight after December. When Putin…

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, 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…

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…

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2020 has been a dark year for tourism in the natural state, but 2021 has once again brought out the sun. Driving the news: Collections in 2021 of the state's 2% Lodging and Attractions Tax increased nearly 17% to $20.9 million from $17.9…

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…

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KNWA/KFTA) - Governors Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, John Bel Edwards of Louisiana and Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas announced that their states have entered into a bipartisan, three-state partnership to establish a…

OKLAHOMA CITY - Govt. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, John Bel Edwards of Louisiana and Asa Hutchinson of 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.…

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The future of the supply chain — scheduled for May 9-10 in northwest Arkansas at the Rogers Convention Center — will be FreightWaves' first live event since the pandemic began. In addition to two days of keynote speakers, fireside…

Thanks to the folks at NPR for keeping us awake on a recent long drive. NPR does some things very well: like interviewing reporters, for the best example. Over the weekend, host Adrian Florido interviewed Congressman Jim Himes from…

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.…

For immediate release 03.08.2022 Governor Asa Hutchinson announces plans to grant executive clemency LITTLE STONE - Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced plans to…

More Republicans should follow Cotton's lead.Cotton, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, began by noting that three consecutive Republican presidents — Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump — have all placed portraits of…

A new exhibit at the Arkansas State Capitol provides insight into plans to create a spacious, state-of-the-art museum in Marion, detailing the deadliest maritime disaster in US history.Four display cases filled with artifacts on the…

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(Photo: USA TODAY Sports) 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…