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Texas Week: What else needs to be said?

Like James Paul McCartney, a British singer of note, I believe in yesterday. Does an Arkansas sports writer have any choice during Texas Week in this state?

Arkansas State men’s basketball hosts Little Rock Tuesday night

A-State opens a three-game home stand on Tuesday, hosting in-state rival and former Sun Belt counterpart Little Rock. The meeting is the 96th all-time contest between the teams - the most-played series in program history.

Arkansas’ ALICE population continues to grow

Nearly half of Arkansas’ 1.2 million households can be considered ALICE—asset-limited, income-constrained and employed.

Arkansas State forward Anna Griffin selected to Preseason All-SBC 3rd Team

Griffin was the only player to start in all 30 contests for the Red Wolves last season, averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game

Submit your LSU football questions here for a weekly Q&A before the Tigers play Arkansas

Do you have LSU football questions after the Tigers' big win against Ole Miss? Ask them here! Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by Associated Grocers.

ARKANSAS SIGHTSEEING: Six routes that showcase the beauty of the state’s fall foliage

Typically, peak color in north Arkansas happens in mid- to late October. In Central and west-central Arkansas, including the Ouachita Mountains, it generally occurs in late October or early November. In south and east Arkansas, peak time is early to mid-November. Climate change could be slowly altering the timing of those peaks.

University of Arkansas beats Prairie View A&M University in huge HBCU upset

University Arkansas at Pine Bluff upset Prairie View A&M holding them to only 97 yards rushing in a close 21-17 win this past weekend.

Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman optimistic Taylen Green, others could be available for LSU game

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman is optimistic quarterback Taylen Green will be able to play against LSU, he said Monday. Green left the Razorbacks’ win over Tennessee in the fourth quarter after suffering what Pittman said was a bone bruise. He had extra time to recover thanks to Arkansas’ Week 7 bye.

Arkansas Dad Kills Man, 67, After Finding Him Alone In Car with 14-Year-Old Daughter: Police

An Arkansas father was arrested after another man was shot and killed during a "confrontation" over the dad's 14-year-old daughter.

Arkansas education department seeks new vendor for school voucher program

The Arkansas Department of Education is seeking a new company to help administer the state’s school voucher program after terminating a contract with its current vendor.

How to Watch the LSU vs. Arkansas Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19

SEC opponents match up when the No. 8 LSU Tigers (5-1) and the Arkansas Razorbacks (4-2) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. For more specifics of this contest, including where and how to watch on ESPN, read on.

It’s drier in Northwest Arkansas than usual, but relief may be in sight

Northwest Arkansas has not experienced noticeable rainfall since the end of August, said Pete Snyder, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Tulsa. On Aug. 31, Fayetteville got about half an inch of rain and Bentonville received just more than an inch, he said.

Arkansas' Thurman builds confidence in win vs. Alabama

After leading the Razorbacks to their 10th straight win vs. the Crimson Tide, Romani Thurman explains how her confidence is a direct correlation to her performance on the court.

How to Watch the Arkansas State vs. Southern Miss Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

Mississippi State football's start time, TV info vs Arkansas announced for Week 9 SEC game

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football's Week 9 game against Arkansas at Davis Wade Stadium will kick off at 11:45 a.m. and be televised on SEC Network, the SEC announced on Monday.

Cooler temperatures could lead to frost in parts of Arkansas

Frost is what happens when ice crystals form on grass, and the air itself does not have to have freezing temperatures, Condry said. Little Rock could see temperatures on Thursday morning between 37 and 39 degrees, while more northern areas could see temperatures between 34 and 36 degrees, the forecaster said.

How to buy Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Tigers football tickets

Want to watch the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Tigers in person on Saturday, Oct. 19? Tickets still remain for as little as $103.

Mercy nurses travel to North Carolina to help victims of Hurricane Helene

Around 11 nurses from across Arkansas traveled to North Carolina this week to give basic medical assistance to hurricane victims.

Garrett Nussmeier receives national recognition after star performance against Ole Miss

Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU Tigers got a big win against Ole Miss, and his performance in that game earned him national recognition.

Video Captures Moment McDonald's Worker Realizes She's Serving Bill Clinton

A Georgia McDonald's worker was caught on the camera the moment she realized her customer was actually the former president Bill Clinton. Over the weekend, Clinton was campaigning for Harris in swing state Georgia to try and boost the turnout of Black voters in the election,

Grass fire along I-40 in Pope County extinguished

A grass fire broke out along I-40 in Pope County on Monday around 6:30 a.m. Emergency crews were on the scene and extinguished the fire. As of 7:08 a.m., the grass fire has cleared, and there are no backups. The cause of the grass fire is unknown at this time.

Arkansas National Guard officially welcomes new leader

The Arkansas National Guard officially has a new leader. Brigadier General Chad Bridges will now oversee the 8,700 soldiers and airmen in the state's National Guard. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders officiated a ceremony on Sunday.

Nine cities, two counties in Arkansas awarded $17M for road improvements

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A total of nine cities and two counties have been awarded $17.35 million in federal funding to help with road projects in their communities, according to a press release from Metroplan.

Arkansas State men’s basketball picked to win Sun Belt, Julien named Preseason Player of the Year

Bryan Hodgson’s pack received 12 of 14 first place votes. It’s the first time in program history that A-State is a preseason pick to win the SBC.

Updating LSU rankings in college football polls after Week 7 overtime win over Ole Miss

Where is LSU in updated college football rankings? See where Brian Kelly and the Tiger stand after win over Ole Miss in Week 7.

LSU ranked No. 8, setting up first for Arkansas football

LSU is among eight ranked teams in the latest AP poll, which is led by No. 1 Texas for the second week in a row. Also ranked is Georgia (5), Alabama (7), LSU, Tennessee (11), Texas A&M (14), Ole Miss (18) and Missouri (19).

Arkansas father charged with murder after locating missing daughter, 14, with her alleged rapist

A preliminary murder charge was slapped on an Arkansas father after he located his missing 14-year-old daughter with a man alleged to have raped her. “We 100% […]

Texarkana police arrest suspect in kidnapping and assault incident

TEXARKANA, Ark. - A kidnapping and assault unfolded on Friday when Texarkana Arkansas Police responded to a disturbance on the 3000 block of Grand Avenue.

SEC betting lines revealed for loaded Week 8 slate

Week 8 could also have some serious drama, and Circa Sports has released the opening betting lines. This slate features No. 5 Georgia traveling to No. 1 Texas, No. 7 Alabama at No. 11 Tennessee, and 5 other conference matchups. Vanderbilt, who plays Ball State, is the one SEC team to play a non-conference opponent in Week 8.

Why Ark. psych facilities are filled with out-of-state kids: The Week in Review podcast

Residential psych facilities for kids, the termination of a school voucher contract, and a police brutality case from Mulberry comes to an end.

ESPN's FPI predicts the outcome of LSU-Arkansas

ESPN’s Football Power Index gave its prediction for this week’s SEC battle between LSU and Arkansas will play out. The model is giving the Bayou Bengals a 54.4% chance to win in Fayetteville.

Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas education board approves performance levels for new student assessment

The State Board of Education approved recommended cut scores Thursday, October 10, 2024 for Arkansas’ new statewide assessment, which was administered to students for the first time this spring.

Arkansas Advocate: Candidates for Arkansas’ 4th Congressional District debate jobs, abortion

Democrat Risie Howard repeatedly challenged the voting record of U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, the Republican incumbent who represents Arkansas’ 4th Congressional District, during a debate broadcast by PBS Thursday.

4-star prospect Onyx Nnani commits to Arkansas State men’s basketball for 2025

The Phelps School (PA) forward Onyx Nanni committed to the Red Wolves Saturday night. He had offers from Penn State, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Oregon, and Washington to name a few. 247Sports rates Nnani as a 4-star prospect, he’s the #4 player in Pennsylvania, the #32 power forward in the class of 2025.

From Texas to Oklahoma, how are teams feeling at midseason? SEC vibes rankings

We've reached the midpoint of the SEC season. It's the perfect time to check, once again, on the vibes around the conference.

LSU stuns Ole Miss with game-winning TD in overtime

LSU never held the lead for a single second of game time Saturday against Ole Miss. But they got ahead when it mattered most. No. 13 LSU outlasted No. 9

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