Westerman lauds Arkansas National Guard troops

In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman paid tribute to the Arkansas National Guard soldiers who were sent to the nation's capitol during the inauguration. Westerman said: "As the men and women of the Arkansas National Guard return to their homes, they can be... Read More.

Arkansas National Guard to provide support in DC

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas National Guard announced Thursday it is sending 500 soldiers and airmen to Washington to assist with security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The guard said Gov. Asa Hutchinson approved the deployment, which will begin on Jan. 17. The... Read More.
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Diamond Hogs Earn First Pre-Season National Ranking

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas is back in a familiar place among the nation’s best teams in college baseball. The Razorbacks are ranked No. 22 by Collegiate Baseball in its 2021 pre-season poll released on Monday. Arkansas is one of eight Southeastern Conference teams listed in the top–25 of... Read More.
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Arkansas youths capture multiple national shooting sports titles

COVID-19 may have caused the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to cancel its regional and state championship trap tournaments during the summer, but Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program participants still showed their stuff at this year’s Grand National Academics Integrity Marksmanship (AIM) Program Shoot... Read More.
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Local student Tirzah Walden receives National Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Tirzah D. Walden from White Hall, AR, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.  The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.  The... Read More.
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Arkansas court overturns National Guard officer conviction

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a military court conviction of a national guard officer accused of sexual assault, arguing lack of jurisdiction because the man wasn’t on active duty when the alleged assault happened. The high court on Thursday ruled... Read More.

Buffalo National River to reopen for day use May 15

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Buffalo National River is reopening for some uses next week after the national park was closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The National Park Service on Tuesday announced that the park will begin to reopen May 15 for recreational... Read More.