Boston scores 26 as South Carolina downs Arkansas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — On a day South Carolina unveiled a bronze statue of A’ja Wilson, current standout Aliyah Boston shined in a manner not unlike the Gamecocks great. “The numbers speak for themselves,” coach Dawn Staley said. “If you look across the board at... Read More.

Alcorn routs UAPB behind Crosby

LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Troymain Crosby had 18 points as Alcorn State routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 82-48 on Monday. Oddyst Walker and David Pierce III added 15 points each, and Kurk Lee had 14 points and eight assists for Alcorn State (2-6, 2-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Shaun... Read More.
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Alabama rolls over Arkansas behind Petty

TUSCALOSSA, Ala. (AP) — John Petty Jr. made five 3-pointers and set an Alabama program record and finished with 17 points as the Crimson Tide routed Arkansas 90-59 on Saturday. Alabama (11-3, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) has won seven straight, its longest win streak since opening... Read More.

Southern downs UAPB behind Henderson

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Harrison Henderson recorded 19 points and 13 rebounds to lift Southern to an 88-53 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday. Ahsante Shivers had 15 points and seven rebounds for Southern (2-4, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Samkelo Cele added 12 points... Read More.
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lawsuit claims Rutledge misuses office

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawsuit alleges Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge misuses her office to promote her political aspirations and illegally used taxpayer money. The lawsuit filed Friday in Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock alleges Rutledge overstepped her authority by supporting... Read More.
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Westerman explains vote against impeachment

fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, in his weekly newsletter, explained his vote against the impeachment of President Donald Trump earlier this week. I voted against impeaching President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. House of Representatives. This week's rushed process is not in keeping with... Read More.

Mary Black murder trial set for April

A Lincoln County woman accused of killing her son in June 2019 is set for trial in April, according to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper. Mary Black, 31, is charged with capital murder in the death of Joseph Carsello, 11, of Star City. Black’s husband, David... Read More.
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Arkansas downs Florida behind Dungee

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Chelsea Dungee scored 33 points, going 17 for 17 from the foul line, and No. 17 Arkansas held off Florida 84-80 on Thursday night despite a career-high 41 points for Gators sophomore Lavender Briggs. After Briggs opened the game with a... Read More.
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Stand your ground legislation advances in State Senate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Wednesday advanced legislation loosening restrictions on the use of deadly force in self defense, two years after the proposal failed before the same committee. By a 5-2 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposal... Read More.

Arkansas man seen in Pelosi’s office appears in court

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The man identified as the rioter photographed sitting in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office chair during last week’s Capitol insurrection made his initial federal court appearance Tuesday. Richard Barnett, 60, of Gravette, Arkansas, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Wiedemann in... Read More.