Arkansas sites feel impact as omicron cases rise
“With breakthrough COVID cases in the cast, we had to postpone this until next fall, and we look forward to it then.”
LITTLE ROCK, Ark - The impact COVID-19 has had on entertainment industry venues has been well…
COVID-19 in Arkansas: Active cases hit record high for 5th straight day
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansas continued its breaking streak in the number of currently active cases of COVID-19 for the fifth straight day on Saturday. The state also saw its highest number of hospitalizations since September on…
CWD Grows in Deer in Southwestern Missouri, Northwestern Arkansas | Local News
The chronic wasting disease continues to spread among the deer…
UAPB and other HBCUs targeted by bomb threat
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State Museums to Visit on Cold Winter Days
In the wake of Arkansas' mild holiday weather, very low temperatures are likely lurking as January unfolds. In light of this chilling prospect, natural state museums provide cozy indoor pleasures when the winter winds are…
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…
Health experts worry about Arkansas children as new COVID-19 cases hit record highs
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – Arkansas is now seeing a record number of new Covid-19 cases as children are increasingly affected by the virus.
Former CDC director says schools should stay open despite…
ACLU sues Arkansas state over redistricting maps
The ACLU is suing the state of Arkansas over the new redistricting map, saying it suppresses the voice of minority voters in the state.
ARKANSAS, United States – A day before the new redistricting maps take effect, the…
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,…
Arkansas population center continues north and west
Arkansas' population shift to the northwest is reflected in U.S. Census data and in decisions based on that data, such as the distribution of state legislative seats.Census results also reveal a specific location showing the change: the…
Arkansas Population Center Continues Trajectory North and West
Fastest Growing Cities in ArkansasThese cities grew by at least 50% between the 2010 and 2020 U.S. censuses and had at least 1,000 residents in 2020:Cave Springs (Benton County): 217.8%Brookland (Craighead): 147.5%South side…
The Best Way to Fight Chronic Wasting Disease in Arkansas: Keep Hunting
EL DORADO, Ark. (KNOE) - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officials say continued hunting is the best way to combat chronic wasting disease in the state.They outline the five-part plan:Keep chasing“Reducing deer density in areas where…
Little Rock Zoo’s GloWild attraction lights up the holidays
The Little Rock Zoo is home this holiday season to two dozen giant pandas, as well as a killer whale and a gargantuan octopus.Normally off the radar of Arkansas' largest zoo, these glow-in-the-dark creatures draw families and others to…
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…
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…
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…
Arkansas governor cites progress one year after vaccines made available
Sixty-four percent of Arkansans ages 5 and older have been at least partially vaccinated, according to Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. This includes the 52% who have been fully vaccinated. Hutchinson made the…
Miami man charged with health care fraud bought homes in Florida
Some properties and cars involved in the program (Tesla, Realtor.com, Zillow, Cars.com)
A Miami man has been charged with 10 counts of healthcare fraud for allegedly submitting $38million in false claims – and used some of his ill-gotten…
The Air Arms Museum refers to “A Christmas Story”
ROGERS — New this year at the Daisy Airgun Museum in downtown Rogers is an awe-inspiring sight that would have wowed 9-year-old Ralphie and his family in the holiday classic "A Christmas Story."Standing 25 feet tall outside the museum's…
Oklahoma frustrates No. 12 Arkansas in first loss of season
Elijah Harkless scored 21 points and Oklahoma handed No. 12 Arkansas his first loss of the season, frustrating the Razorbacks coach and top shooters in an 88-66 game Saturday.Playing at a neutral site within two hours of both schools,…
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…
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…
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…
Arkansas murder suspect arrested; US Marshals credit FOX6 viewer advice
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Jeremy Reed Arkansas prosecutors say multiple videos were used to identify Jeremy Reed as a murder suspect. Authorities say he fled to Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE - UPDATE – According to the US Marshals Service,…
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…
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…
2 dead, 5 injured after tornado hits Arkansas nursing home
Eight-year-old child attacked on school bus
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Breaking: “Birds Aren’t Real” and the Roots of the Arkansas Theory
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Enjoy the ultimate nighttime adventure on Arkansas’ Glow Trail
Shine on the ultimate nighttime adventure with a bike ride along the Leopards Loop Glow Trail! Incorporated with glow-in-the-dark pebbles, it…
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…
Crystal Bridges Evolves Beyond 10th Anniversary
BENTONVILLE — As the 10th anniversary celebrations continue, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has plenty to brag about its phenomenal successes. The continued evolution of the museum also shows that there is no question of…
University of Arkansas wins smallmouth bass scholarship
Two unidentified varieties of smallmouth bass. Photo courtesy of University of ArkansasAnglers looking for smallmouth bass may soon be able to identify where to locate specific species.What is happening: The Arkansas Game and Fish…
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.…
10 Must-Do Activities in Northwest Arkansas During the Holidays
"A Christmas Carol" is on stage in Fayetteville. Photo courtesy of TheatreSquaredIf you're hungry for social interaction this season, there's plenty to do with a date or a group of besties. Christmas concerts for adults - Capture "The…
Ongoing campaign for the legalization of marijuana
Adults in Arkansas will be able to legally buy recreational marijuana by February 2023 if a recently tabled constitutional amendment proposal is passed and approved by voters next year.
The 2022 Arkansas Marijuana Amendment, filed and later…
Miami-based company targets productivity with AI | Miami-Dade – Florida Trend
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Target productivity with AI
Over the past two decades, the construction industry has seen an average annual increase in worker productivity of just 1%, according to McKinsey Global Institute, the research arm…
North Little Rock Heritage Center contains a deadly sense of humor
A civic sense of humor animates the headstone on display at the North Little Rock Heritage Center museum, housed in a former fire station built in 1895.Opened in 2014, the museum receives less attention than it deserves, given the…
The next Austin? How about Arkansas. Seriously.
Ambitious young university graduates are looking for an affordable home base where they can build their families and careers. Here's a place that might not (yet) be on their list: Arkansas.Over the past decade, coastal metros like New York…
New Senate and House state maps of Arkansas approved unanimously
New Senate and House state maps for Arkansas were unanimously approved Monday by the Allocation Council. The council is made up of the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and chaired by Governor Asa…
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…
Wings Over the Prairie takes off in Stuttgart
STUTTGART - The quack will be back this weekend in the self-proclaimed rice and duck capital of the world, after pandemic precautions a year ago silenced one of Europe's oldest and most iconic festivals. Arkansas.Stuttgart's main street,…
Travel Guide to Northwest Arkansas
Northwest ArkansasMap artwork by Rena OrtegaTravelers to the northwest corner of Arkansas will experience all the natural splendor—limestone cliffs, pristine lakes, deep forests—one would expect on a journey through the enchanting Ozarks.…
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…
Arkansas ranks eighth at NCAA championships with two All-Americans
TALLAHASSEE, Florida. – Arkansas finished in eighth place at the 2021 NCAA Championships on Saturday. Lauren Gregory led the Razorbacks over the 6,000m distance in Apalachee Regional Park while Isabel Van Camp joined her to earn…
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…
Arkansas extends recall eligibility to 18+ | News
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine boosters to anyone age 18 and older.The state joins several others that are making the extra hit available to more people. California, Colorado and New Mexico also…
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,…
“Frosty Half-Blood Moon” Eclipse Arrives Thursday Night
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Leach Arkansas Media Q&A
(Photo: Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports)
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…
Dogpatch USA: History of Arkansas’ Iconic Park and What’s Next
Dogpatch USA has been closed for nearly three decades, but memories of the iconic attraction between the towns of Jasper and Harrison are still vivid.
Along Highway 7 between Jasper and Harrison is an iconic attraction,…
Arkansas Media Hosts Field Day to Take Photos at Longhorns for Pole Assassin’s…
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Arkansas releases interactive redistricting maps
FOR THE SENATE AND HOUSE DISTRICTS OF ARKANSAS. THEY ARE DEVELOPED EVERY 10 YEARS AND SINCE BOTH WERE APPROVED TODAY. THEY ARE MOVING TO A 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND EM HOUSE…
Arkansas Adventure: Farmland Adventures | 5newsonline.com
From picking pumpkins to traversing a giant corn maze, Farmland Adventures is a place to enjoy in Northwest Arkansas with your family and friends.
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – From picking pumpkins to traversing a giant corn…
Leach Q&A from pre-Arkansas media
(Photo: Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports)
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…
2021 State of the Region Report Released for Northwest Arkansas
The Northwest Arkansas Council and the Center for Economics and Business Research at the University of Arkansas have partnered to release the 10th annual report on the state of the Northwest Arkansas region on…
Oceana Bal Harbor and Mei Condos looped in $10 million loan fraud
Identity theft charges use Oceana Bal Harbor and Mei Miami Beach condos (Oceana, Mei, iStock, District Court of South Florida)
When Carlos Rafael Castaneda Mendez embarked on a scheme to take out fraudulent mortgages, he set his sights on…
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…
Arkansas State Fair opens Friday for 10 days of fun
After a year-long hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic, the 81st Arkansas State Fair opens Friday, offering 10 days of rides, fair food, music, games , "unique attractions", breeding and craft competitions, until October 24. at the State…
3 Central Arkansas Pumpkin Patches to Visit This Halloween
As throngs of Arkansans visit their favorite pumpkin patch this month, once upon a time they might have headed to a turnip field in search of the raw material for Halloween face carving.
Turnips became an ancestor of today's pumpkins, the…
Who’s Against USPS Banking? -Quartz
As the United States Post Office continues to be plagued by shipping delays and rising prices, agency officials are looking for ways to increase revenue and ensure financial stability . And that is why, for the third time since 2008, there…
Miamian accused of loan scheme used funds for Miami condo
Epic Residences & Hotel with parties to the SEC Complaint (Epic, United States District Court)
A Miamian accused of running a $66 million payday loan scheme allegedly embezzled investor funds to fund his lavish lifestyle, including…
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…
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…
2 veteran South Florida lawyers convicted of financial fraud
What do you want to know
The fraud affected more than 3,600 investors in 42 states, according to prosecutors.
The company at the center of the fraud, 1 Global, was a commercial lending company offering payday loans.
According to court…
The people of central Arkansas are lagging behind. Maybe highways don’t create growth after…
The Democrat-Gazette presented today Director of Metroplan Tab Townsell's lament at a recent regional planning agency board meeting that growth in central Arkansas has plummeted over the past decade, with population growth of 6.9 percent…
OneBlinc Announces New Debit Card Offer to Boost Underbanked Americans
For many people, the term “FinTech” might conjure up images of crypto futurists and HODL day traders. But the Dania Beach-based startup OneBlinc challenges this perception. This FinTech company offers financial products aimed at the more…
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…
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…
16 Legit Ways to Make Money Fast
Even if you've always managed your money responsibly and worked hard, unforeseen events can easily overwhelm your cash reserves and you may need some fast cash in your life.Let's explore some of the legitimate ways to find the money you…
What the U.S. Census Found About the Arkansas Population, Representation
The River Valley responded to the U.S. census at lower rates than the rest of the country.Nationally, people responded to the census at a rate of 67%. All counties in the river valley responded to the census at percentages below 67%,…
Arkansas Population Grows Over 87,000 Over Decade | Arkansas News
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The latest U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday shows Arkansas' population has grown by more than 87,000 people over the past decade.The data shows that Arkansas' population, including U.S. military and civilian…
Arkansas population grows by more than 87,000 in ten years
Arkansas population grows by more than 87,000 in decade
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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…