Hogs down Missouri 74-68

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Ricky Council scored 25 points and Joseph Pinion scored 13 off the bench as No. 13 Arkansas rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat No. 20 Missouri 74-68 on Wednesday night.The Razorbacks (12-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) didn’t lead until back-to-back... Read More.

30-year federal prison sentence for drug related allegation

LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man who distributed the fentanyl that resulted in a person’s overdose death has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Jemel Foster, 32, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Billy Roy Wilson, who considered Foster’s convictions of four... Read More.
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One killed, two hurt in Jefferson County accident

A Mississippi man was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Jefferson County Saturday morning.According to a preliminary report from the State Police, Dawson Lawler, 22, of Lumberton, Miss., was southbound on Arkansas Highway 88 north of Rob Roy Road... Read More.
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Florida man picked for State Education Secretary

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Incoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday named a top Florida schools official as her pick to lead the state’s education agency, the latest signal of the direction of the Republican’s nascent administration.Sanders tapped Jacob Oliva, a senior... Read More.

Tax board approves amended lease with ESP

The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County has approved an amendment to the agreement with Energy Security Partners (ESP) which will allow ESP to buy the land they are currently leasing in northern Jefferson County.The Economic Development Corp., commonly known as the tax board,... Read More.
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Flooded court causes UALR to move games

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas-Little Rock’s men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader against Tennessee-Martin on Thursday was moved to another arena after freezing temperatures caused a water coil to rupture, flooding the court at the Jack Stephens Center.Thursday’s Ohio Valley Conference openers will now... Read More.

Hogs outlast Kansas with overtime win at Liberty Bowl

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman admitted he was exhausted after more than four hours of football. Who could blame him after the Razorbacks and Kansas combined for 108 points?KJ Jefferson passed to Rashod Dubinion for a 2-point conversion in the third... Read More.
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Nashville man killed in Wednesday accident

A two-vehicle accident in Hemstead County Wednesday morning resulted in the death of a Nashville man.According to a preliminary report, Robert Chism, 59, was eastbound ion Highway 278 when the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving crossed the center line and struck the front... Read More.

Sanders to reappoint Walther DF&A Secretary

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Sarah Sanders said on Wednesday she intends on reappointing Larry Walther as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration."Larry Walther has devotedly offered his talents and expertise to his state and country for almost two decades, and I am... Read More.
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Influenza deaths increase in Arkansas

The latest report from the state Health Department shows that influenza deaths have increased in Arkansas.According to the report, 15 additional deaths were reported since the last report, and brings the state total to 101. Of those, 77 percent had not been vaccinated. One... Read More.

Sanders names choices for DHS positions

Governor-elect Sarah Huckaby Sanders has announced her choices for the state Department of Human Services.Sanders will be sworn in Jan. 10 as the state’s 47th Governor.Topping the list is her choice for Human Service Secretary, Kristi Putnam.According to a news release, Putnam has more... Read More.