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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Troy kicks off season with big win

The Hot Springs senior boys won their season opener Thursday night at Trojan Arena, taking down Parkview 75-70.

U.S. Highway 67 designated as Interstate 57

A stretch of Interstate 57, formerly U.S. Highway 67 from North Little Rock to Walnut Ridge has been designated as an interstate. The 120 mile swath is part of

Civil rights icon Daisy Bates remembered on 110th birthday

On Monday, central Arkansas celebrated the birthday of civil rights icon Daisy Bates, who would be 110 years old.

Trojans overheat, hand over big lead

The University of Arkansas women's basketball team rallied from a 16-point deficit midway through the third quarter and knocked off Arkansas-Little Rock 71-60 in overtime Monday night at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock.

Ruth “Lois” Evans

Throughout her career, Lois worked as a bookkeeper at Bismarck Schools and Carter Chevrolet, owner of Paramount Office Products, 4-star salesperson at Cracker Barrel, and secretary and dorm mom at Oua

Duke basketball to play HBCU in season opener

Duke University basketball is set to play an HBCU Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in their season opener.

Panel of graduates to talk about Clinton School impact

A panel will discuss the impact of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service as it approaches the 20th anniversary of the first graduating class. The event -- "The History and Impact of the Clinton School of Public Service" -- is scheduled for Oct. 30 at noon at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock.

Here’s what Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates said in SEC Tipoff appearance

Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates fielded questions at the SEC’s basketball media days Tuesday. Here’s what he said.

Rogers philanthropist donates $1 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest expansion

SPRINGDALE --Real estate investor Laurice A. Hachem of Rogers donated $1 million to the Arkansas Children's Northwest expansion project, the hospital announced Tuesday. Hachem is president of Hachem Investments and a resident of Rogers and Tampa, Fla. She is a longtime advocate children and health care.

Funk named director of UA Little Rock School of Business

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. Mark Funk as the new director of its School of Business. Funk has taken over for Dr. Robert Mitchell,

State panel approves two charter schools in Little Rock

The Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel on Tuesday approved the IOTA Leadership Academy plan for open-enrollment charter elementary and middle schools in southwest Little Rock, starting in the 2025-26 school year.

UA Little Rock Celebrates Completion of Trojan Way Project

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrated the completion of the multi-year Trojan Way Project, a transformation that revita

Arkansas Razorbacks taking on UCA Bears at Simmons Bank Arena

The Arkansas Razorbacks face off against the UCA Bears at Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday, December 14 at 3 p.m.

Ribbon cutting held for Little Rock Audubon Center’s Centennial Pavillion

Located in the heart of the Audubon Center's 8-acre site and just off of the trail -- which cuts through the scenic grasslands that make up much of the center's acreage in southeast Little Rock -- the pavilion stands atop a hillside and where low income housing for Black veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War once stood.

Arkansas Community Organizations endorses city board candidates, opposes sales tax

Local grassroots group Arkansas Community Organizations has come out against the sales tax proposal on the ballot in November.

UALR men’s basketball team gets first-ever preseason AP Top 25 vote

The preseason rankings were compiled by polling 60 sportswriters and broadcasters from around the country, each of whom ranks his or her top 25 teams. A first-place vote is worth 25 points, second place is worth 24, and so on. The team with the most total points is ranked number 1.

Baptist Health named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2025

Baptist Health announced today, Oct. 10, that it is recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized America’s Most Admired Workplaces in the United States,

Boy, 15, arrested on felony counts

Jaitwon Lewis, who was arrested Friday at 700 S. Rock St., was charged as an adult with aggravated robbery and first-degree battery, according to an arrest report. He pleaded innocent to the charges Monday in Little Rock District Court.

Winning not critical for success, coach says

"Seven of the last 10 years, UCA has the highest winning percentage by season than any other Division I team in the state of Arkansas," he said. "UCA has four current players in the NFL (and) we have three or four prospects that will be in the NFL at this time next year. (UCA) is a unique place."

Nick Kyrgios sledges Bernard Tomic who made history with wild 39-minute tennis capitulation

Nick Kyrgios couldn't hold back as he mocked fellow Aussie tennis pro Bernard Tomic in what was a bad day at the office for the former World No.17. Bernard Tomic has made the tennis history books for all the wrong reasons at the ATP Challengers final.

One dead after car drives off overlook near dam at Greers Ferry Lake

The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a vehicle accident that happened near the dam at Greers Ferry Lake.

Travels with Cal

Calipari will be traveling again Tuesday when he appears at SEC media days in Mountain Brook, Ala., a suburb Birmingham, Ala., suburb of Mountain Brook. Also representing the Razorbacks will be guard Johnell Davis and forward Adou Thiero. "You know where I'll be Tuesday. I've got to go to Birmingham," Calipari said less than enthusiastically.

At 65, John Calipari's schedule not slowing down

Calipari’s on-court record is 855-263 in 32 seasons as a college coach, highlighted by winning the 2012 national championship at Kentucky and having 3 other Final Four teams with the Wildcats and 1 Final Four team each at Massachusetts and Memphis. He has coached 58 NBA draft picks, including 21 first-rounders.

Cooperative Extension Service to host Veterans’ Business Summit

The event, which is free to attend, will be held at the Cooperative Extension Service state headquarters at 2301 S. University Ave. in Little Rock. The program will begin at 9 a.m. with an introduction by Melanie Berman, director of the Arkansas APEX Accelerator program for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Court ruling says Arkansas casino amendment closer to being counted in November

The court determined the group pushing to block Issue 2 did not provide enough evidence. Therefore we are one step closer to allowing votes for the casino amendment.

Mitchell Williams: 70 Years of Service

Since its founding 70 years ago, Little Rock’s Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard has been committed to service, a

2024 AMP Top Professionals

You don’t have to be a CEO, baby, to be in our show. The executives are great, but Arkansas Money & Politics readers recognize that it

Native American archives at UALR reveal history’s complexities

Without most locals taking note, international researchers have been flocking for decades to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Sequoyah National Research Center, which holds the largest collection of Native American print culture in the world.

Game and Fish, Nativ partner on retro-logo apparel

Reid said the late George Purvis, longtime Game and Fish information chief, created the retro logo in the late 1960s. It depicts an outline of Arkansas with a white-tailed deer, an eastern wild turkey and a largemouth bass.

What you should know about early voting in Arkansas

In most counties, the county clerk's office is where early voting is held. Early voting is available between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a .m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Voters will be able to update name or address at the early voting site.

Candidates talk policy at Coalition of Little Rock Neighborhoods meeting

Candidates for the Little Rock Board of Directors, Pulaski County Quorum Court and the Arkansas Supreme Court were in attendance.

Trial of Little Rock man facing federal charges of narcotics trafficking, firearms violations begins Tuesday

A Pulaski County man facing numerous federal charges of narcotics trafficking and firearms violations is scheduled to begin trial Tuesday after having his case severed from that of one of his 34 co-defendants.

Freshman QB already draws attention

Cortez Lee, the head football coach at Mills in Little Rock, said he believes freshman quarterback Elijah Moody is a special talent and one that will keep his phone busy with college coaches calling in the future.

LR Mills freshman QB Elijah Moody impressing coach with maturity, skill set

Columbus Day closing

The following state, federal and local government offices' schedules may be affected by the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday, October 14, 2024. Cammack Village: Regular schedule.