Vanover, No. 16 Arkansas use big run to beat Gardner-Webb

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Connor Vanover scored 19 points and helped lead a big run that ended the first half to send No. 16 Arkansas over Gardner-Webb 86-69 on Saturday. Vanover had eight points during a 27-5 burst. The Razorbacks (2-0) turned a six-point deficit... Read More.
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County revenue shows big increase

By Ray King At the end of July, Jefferson County had more than $3-million in the County General Fund, almost double the amount that was in the fund a year ago. According to the Treasurer’s report, the fund contained $3,236,375.89 compared to $1,811,449.71 on July 31,... Read More.

State reports big spike in coronavirus cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases in four months Wednesday, an increase the state’s governor said was being fueled by the delta variant of the virus. The state reported 686 new virus cases, bringing its total since... Read More.
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January fire calls show big drop compared to December

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department responded to 94 fewer calls in January than they did in December, according to their monthly report released Monday. The report showed that firefighters handled 307 calls in January compared to 401 in December and... Read More.

LSU tops Arkansas 92-76 with big first half

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Trendon Watford scored 23 points, Cam Thomas added 17, combining for 24 points in a dominating first half, and LSU rolled to a 92-76 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night. The Tigers made six 3-pointers and shot 50% (18 of... Read More.
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Big second half carries Hogs to victory

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Justin Smith scored 22 points with a career-high 17 rebounds and Arkansas had a big second half to beat Oral Roberts 87-76 on Sunday. Despite the Razorbacks’ (7-0) 58-32 rebounding advantage, and 57-point second half, Oral Roberts (3-5) proved difficult to... Read More.

Cotton, Republicans win big in 2020 State election results

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas won reelection Tuesday in a race that has allowed him to begin laying the groundwork for a potential 2024 White House bid. President Donald Trump secured Arkansas’ six electoral votes as Republicans maintained their dominance... Read More.
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Saffa: Opening day of Saracen Casino a big success

The grand opening of the Saracen Casino Tuesday was, according to casino officials, a big success. Appearing on Talk Back Live Wednesday, Carlton Saffa, Saracen's Pine Bluff Market Manager, said: Saffa said cars on the parking lot Tuesday had license plates from a lot of other... Read More.
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New cases of COVID-19 show big increase

By Ray King After a day with less than 275 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Arkansas on Tuesday, the number of new cases saw a significant increase Wednesday. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 734 new cases of the... Read More.