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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?

License Suspended! Arkansas Doc Seen on Video Having Sex With Staff and Walking Naked Through Clinic

The Arkansas State Medical Board this week suspended the license of a doctor after seeing video of him having sex with a staff member — who was also a patient — and walking around his clinic nude. The board ordered an emergency suspension of David Diffine’s license and a disciplinary hearing,

Arkansas doctor suspended after allegedly having sex with staff while others watched

An Arkansas doctor was suspended after allegations that he had sex with staff members in front of other workers and that he walked around his clinic naked.

DHS announces $5 million grant to support mental health, substance abuse programs

The Arkansas Department of Human Services is awarding $5 million in grants to support individuals struggling with mental health, substance abuse or intellectual disabilities. DHS announced the grant money in partnership with the Governor’s office Friday.

Moody Brews is a Pettaway prizewinner

Back in February, longtime Little Rock brewer Josiah Moody took a victory lap around town, blasting music by the band Mt. Joy because he’d finally secured a brewing permit for his Pettaway microbrewery, Moody Brews.

LSU vs Arkansas Prediction, Picks, Odds, and Best Bet: Too Much Tiger

See our best LSU vs. Arkansas predictions for Saturday night on ESPN, where LSU should cover -2.5 behind a big game from QB Garrett Nussmeier.

5 things to know about Arkansas prior to Week 8 match with LSU

LSU is back on the road this week as it travels to face Arkansas. LSU is riding high after upsetting Ole Miss, but the Tigers are favored by just a field goal against an unranked Arkansas team. These games have a knack for being close.

Arkansas Supreme Court ruling paves way for early voting in West Memphis

West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon said Thursday evening because of the court's ruling, there will be two early voting locations in West Memphis.

Video: Major fire, toxic smoke forces Arkansas residents to shelter-in-place

A shelter-in-place order was issued to residents in Rogers, Arkansas, on Wednesday after a massive fire started at Marck Industries, Inc.

5 keys to victory for Arkansas football against LSU

Arkansas football hosts its second consecutive top-10 opponent Saturday when LSU comes to Razorback Stadium. If the Razorbacks win, it would be the first time in program history they’ve beaten a top-10 team in consecutive games. Copyright © 2024, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC.

Arkansas football report: Braylen Russell earning trust, increasing workload

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas freshman tailback Braylen Russell’s carries have gone up by a factor of five over the past three games compared to the first quarter of the season, when he had 4 carries for 25 yards and 2 touchdowns.

O'Gara: 10 wild SEC stats at the midpoint point of the 2024 season

The good news for Oklahoma is that the number to clear so that it doesn’t hold that dubious title by season’s end is only 26.9%, which was set by 2010 Vanderbilt. The bad news for Oklahoma is that 4 of the last 6 games are against AP Top 25 teams, and half of those 6 foes are among the top 25 nationally in opposing 3rd-down conversion percentage.

UPDATE: Arkansas Supreme Court certifies casino measure for 2024 ballot

This story was updated Thursday, Oct. 17 at 2:47 p.m. to include comments from Local Voters in Charge and the Arkansas Canvassing Compliance Committee. Votes cast on a proposed ballot measure that would repeal a Pope County casino license and require countywide special elections for any new casinos built in Arkansas will count,

Who ya got? Our LSU beat team makes its picks for the Tigers' game Saturday at Arkansas

Who ya got? Our LSU beat team makes its picks for the Tigers' game Saturday at Arkansas Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by Associated Grocers.

LSU vs. Arkansas prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 8 picks

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. The contest will air on

Several high-profile prospects expected to visit Arkansas football for LSU game

Arkansas football is expected to host its largest collection of prospects this season for the LSU game Saturday night at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Numerous commitments and high-profile prospects in the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes are expected to attend the game.

State Supreme Court requires 2 early voting sites in West Memphis, rejecting Republicans’ arguments

The court's ruling is a big win for ballot access in Crittenden County, a loss for Republican election commissioners and AG Tim Griffin.

LSU vs. Arkansas prediction, pick, spread, football game odds, where to watch, TV channel, live stream

No. 8 LSU travels to face Arkansas Saturday evening in one of the SEC's most fascinating clashes during a loaded Week 8 slate. The Tigers are coming off a huge win against Ole Miss, which served as a tremendous boon for their College Football Playoff hopes (the Tigers are currently getting +135 betting odds to make the CFP,

$2B is approved in aid for states struck by storms

The SBA also offers disaster loans up to $500,000 to homeowners to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $100,000 to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed personal property.

Report card: Grading Arkansas football midway through 2024 season

FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks caught their first of two open dates at the exact halfway point of their schedule, a tidy dividing line between the wacky first half, which featured games at five different venues, and the home-heavy second half against multiple heavyweights.

No. 5 Arkansas soccer travels to face No. 24 Texas: What to know, how to watch

No. 5 Arkansas soccer travels to face its second new SEC member in as many matches when it faces No. 24 Texas at 6 p.m. Friday in Austin. The Razorbacks are coming off a 1-0 road victory over Oklahoma and a 5-0 win over Tennessee. Taylor Berman scored Arkansas' lone goal against the Sooners.

2024 Fall Report: Arkansas

Coming off an early exit from the postseason this past spring, the Razorbacks have reloaded in what looks to be an Omaha caliber roster.

Arkansas PBS to participate in HSDFF

CONWAY -- Arkansas PBS "will help encourage the art of storytelling and the production of nonfiction film" by participating in the 33rd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, according to a news release.

Arkansas hosts #8 LSU Saturday night for homecoming

Arkansas plays host to a top-10 opponent in consecutive games in Fayetteville for the first time in program history when No. 8 LSU comes to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for this year’s edition of the Battle for the Golden Boot. Kickoff between the Hogs and nationally ranked Tigers is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN.

Arkansas State vs. Southern Miss Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Oct. 19

Preview the Week 8 college football Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

Northwest Arkansas/River Valley high school football capsules Week 7

Greenbrier fell at Farmington, 39-27, last week and to Morrilton, 45-42, in the conference opener. ... Assan rushed 22 times for 211 yards and two scores last week and has 120 carries for 972 yards and 11 touchdowns for the season.

Massive fire near Rogers Municipal Airport, multiple departments assisting

ROGERS, Ark. (KOAM) — Authorities confirm a massive fire near the Rogers Municipal Airport at Marck Industries (recycling center), 3500 block of N Arkansas Street.

Rogers ahead of NWA cities on city development

The city of Rogers asked its citizens what they want in a city and is now enforcing the vision, Jebaraj said, which is giving developers an easier way to develop. He said the code changes allow for more middle-range housing such as duplexes and townhouses and ultimately give Rogers a leg-up to becoming a major city in Northwest Arkansas.

Mike Neighbors addresses Arkansas women's basketball's preseason last-place pick, more at SEC media day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mike Neighbors walked into his first SEC media day in 2017 with his Arkansas women's basketball team voted last place in the league’s preseason poll. Eight years later and with two more members added to the SEC, Neighbors entered the Grand Bohemian Hotel for media day in the same spot Wednesday.

SEC coaches, teammates give updates on former Arkansas women's basketball players who transferred within league

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Four players who began last year a part of the Arkansas women’s basketball program have since transferred to other SEC schools.

Arkansas basketball's John Calipari shares vision for identity of 2024-25 Razorbacks

Arkansas basketball head coach John Calipari spoke on what he wants his new team to become in the 2024-25 college season.

Video from airplane shows fire at Fort Chaffee

A video from an airplane on Tuesday night shows the fire at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas. The fire started during training at the military base, according to a spokesperson for the National Guard. Caleb Salisbury flew over the fire in his Piper Cherokee. He took a 32-second video he shared with 40/29 News.

Map Shows Crucial Swing States Aren't the Most Interested in Politics

The candidates have been campaigning to put forward their argument that they are the best choice for the issues that matter to Americans, particularly in the handful of swing states that are likely to decide the victor.

Arkansas' Higginbottom emphasizes importance of IQ in the SEC

Izzy Higginbottom speaks about her lifelong dream of being a Razorback and explains why having athletic intelligence is more important than a player's physical qualities.

Arkansas guard Izzy Higginbottom in spotlight at SEC Tipoff

BIRMINGHAM (KAIT) - Arkansas women’s hoops was in the spotlight for day 2 of SEC Tipoff. Mike Neighbors' squad are motivated after being picked to finish 16th in the preseason poll. Izzy Higginbottom represented the Razorbacks on Wednesday. The Batesville native is one of several newcomers to the roster.

Arkansas casino hits snag with Ark. high court ruling

A proposed casino in Pope County in Arkansas has hit a snag, with the Arkansas Supreme Court's ruling valid the signatures on the petition to put the question of removing the license in Pope County on the Nov.

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