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Arkansas Predicted to Finish Fifth in SEC Men’s Basketball Race

Monday, October 13 by Luke Matheson

Defending national champion Florida is the media’s pick to win the 2026 Southeastern Conference men’s basketball championship — but the Arkansas Razorbacks are projected to be right in the mix among the SEC’s elite. In the preseason poll released by the league on Monday, the... Read More.

Evelyn Moorehead Enters Race for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Saturday, August 9 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff native Evelyn Moorehead has announced her candidacy for prosecuting attorney of the 11th West Judicial Circuit, which serves Jefferson and Lincoln counties. In an open letter to the community, Moorehead called herself a “Watchman on Assignment,” pledging to fight for justice and accountability... Read More.

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Chris Jones Announces Congressional Bid Against French Hill in Arkansas 2nd District Race

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

Chris Jones, a Pine Bluff native and the Democratic candidate who captured national attention during his 2022 gubernatorial run, has officially filed to challenge Republican incumbent French Hill in Arkansas’s 2nd Congressional District. Jones — a nuclear engineer, ordained minister, and proud product of southeast... Read More.

Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms, ruling the First Amendment doesn’t give students the right to compel the state to offer its instruction in public schools. A three-judge... Read More.

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Republican momentum grows with Senate Majority as House race remains uncertain

Thursday, November 7 by Alex Bivens

While the race for President is over and the Republican Party is assured, they will have the majority in the U.S. Senate, the situation in the House of Representatives is still fluid. Currently Republicans have a majority of the seats that have been decided but... Read More.

Bruce Westerman Secures Victory in Arkansass 4th District Race

Tuesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

Bruce Westerman has been projected by the Associated Press to win the race for the Congressional House of Representatives in Arkansas's 4th District. He was running against Democrat Risie Howard. The 4th District encompasses areas such as Pine Bluff, Hot Springs, and Texarkana in southern... Read More.

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Supreme Court race for chief justice to make history as two women contend for top job

Monday, November 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winner of Arkansas’ race for state Supreme Court chief justice won’t change its conservative majority and it hasn’t drawn the heavy spending of Republican groups that have targeted past campaigns. But the outcome still will make history. Justices Karen... Read More.

Congressman Bruce Westerman discussed his reaction to President Biden’s decision to drop out of the race

Monday, July 22 by Alex Bivens

The decision by President Joe Biden to drop out of the race for a second term in office has political figures on both sides of the aisle wondering what’s next. Among them is Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, a Republican from Hot Springs who... Read More.

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Preakness favorite is scratched from Saturday’s race

Thursday, May 16 by Rick Walker

The last time Muth and Mystik Dan met on the track, Muth had the upper hand, winning in the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn. After Mystik Dan won the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago, a rematch was set up. That will not happen. Muth, the betting... Read More.

Judge says teachers can discuss critical race theory in class

Wednesday, May 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on “indoctrination” in public schools. U.S.... Read More.

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Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Wins Distinguished Service Award at Aquaculture America Conference

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, professor of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently presented the Distinguished Service Award at the Aquaculture America conference held in San Antonio, Texas. Hosted by the U.S. Aquaculture Society (USAS)... Read More.

Teacher, students sue state over ban on critical race theory

Wednesday, March 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas on Monday over the state’s ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” in public schools, asking a federal judge to strike down the restrictions as unconstitutional. The lawsuit by the teacher... Read More.

Stories tagged with: race

Arkansas Predicted to Finish Fifth in SEC Men’s Basketball Race

Evelyn Moorehead Enters Race for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Chris Jones Announces Congressional Bid Against French Hill in Arkansas 2nd District Race

Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Republican momentum grows with Senate Majority as House race remains uncertain

Bruce Westerman Secures Victory in Arkansass 4th District Race

Supreme Court race for chief justice to make history as two women contend for top job

Congressman Bruce Westerman discussed his reaction to President Biden’s decision to drop out of the race

Preakness favorite is scratched from Saturday’s race

Judge says teachers can discuss critical race theory in class

Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Wins Distinguished Service Award at Aquaculture America Conference

Teacher, students sue state over ban on critical race theory

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