Lowery announces bid for state treasurer position

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas legislator who sponsored the state’s voter ID law said Friday that he would run for state treasurer after withdrawing from the secretary of state’s race.State Rep. Mark Lowery said he would seek the Republican nomination for treasurer.... Read More.

UA professor pleads guilty to lying to FBI

FAYETTEVILLE – An Arkansas man and University of Arkansas Professor pleaded guilty today to one count of making a false statement to the FBI about the existence of patents for his inventions in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).Simon Saw-Teong Ang, 64, of Fayetteville,... Read More.
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Brunson announces for Ward 1 council position

LaTisha Brunson has announced her intent to seek the 1st Ward seat after Alderwoman Joni Alexander decided not to seek re-election. Brunson, a Senior Human Resources professional, has called the first ward home for approximately 25 years. She relocated back to her hometown in... Read More.

State sets new record in COVID19 cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day jump in COVID-19 hospitalizations Wednesday, a new record as the state continued to feel the surge of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.The state Department of Health said COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by 113 to... Read More.
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Lowery pulls out ofSecretary of State race

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Republican legislator who sponsored Arkansas’ voter ID law said Wednesday that he was dropping out of the secretary of state race.State Rep. Mark Lowery said he was shifting to another race and would announce Friday what office he... Read More.

Sanders reports campaign contribution totals

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders raised $1.6 million in the final three months of last year in her bid for Arkansas governor, her campaign said Tuesday.Sanders’ campaign said that with the latest contributions she’s raised $12.8 million... Read More.
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Hogs down LSU 65-58

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jaylin Williams hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with slightly more than a minute to play, sending Arkansas over No. 12 LSU 65-58 on Saturday.The Razorbacks (12-5, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) ended the game on a 17-2 run in the final nine... Read More.

Hamburg man killed in Saturday accident

A Hamburg man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Ashley County Saturday.According to a preliminary report, James Randall Rial, 71, was westbound on U.S. Highway 82 when the 2003 Toyota he was driving crossed into the oncoming lane and ran off the... Read More.
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No. 1 South Carolina beats Arkansas Sunday

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Aliyah Boston and Destanni Henderson each scored 19 points and No. 1 South Carolina beat Arkansas 61-52 on Sunday.Boston also had 13 rebounds for South Carolina (17-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference). The Gamecocks have won five straight since falling at Missouri... Read More.

Florida A&M downs UAPB in overtime

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — MJ Randolph scored 25 points and DJ Jones scored 14 and grabbed 11 rebounds and Florida A&M beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 71-66 in overtime on Saturday.Randolph made a layup and Jones hit a jumper to start the extra session and... Read More.