4+ hour, 36+ min ago  (301+ words) Henry Kufa takes a swing during Southern Illinois' 11-5 loss to Arkansas State Tuesday at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale. CARBONDALE" The Arkansas State Red Wolves stormed out to a big lead early and never looked back as Southern Illinois University…...

17+ hour, 51+ min ago  (242+ words) paxtonmedia. com WALNUT RIDGE " The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University gave its stamp of approval to the upcoming slate of graduates, and it approved the university's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Tuesday, April 7 The board, meeting in…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (178+ words) WASHINGTON " The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) an" Building permits issued by the City of Jonesboro from APRIL 10 through Thursday," Arkansas rice farmers who participate in the AGFC's WRICE program can earn up to $150 per acre for flooding their fields and…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (250+ words) paxtonmedia. com LITTLE ROCK " Jacob Arnold of Fayetteville recently joined the Arkansas Community Foundation as program director In this role, he will support the Foundation's 29 local affiliates across the state, strengthening local leadership, building capacity, and advancing community impact. Arnold…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (320+ words) Jason Jones is seeking the District 4 seat on the Carroll County Board of Commissioners. He is one of four individuals looking to fill the seat, following current District 4 Commissioner Steve Fuller's announcement he will not be seeking reelection. Jones said…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1031+ words) LITTLE ROCK " Arkansas farmers plan to reduce planted acreage for four of the state's five major crops, including corn, cotton, peanuts and rice, in favor of soybeans during the 2026 planting season, according to the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Planned acreage for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (539+ words) JONESBORO " The Arkansas Supreme Court visited the A-State campus Thursday to hear a case involving a man convicted and sentenced to life in prison in connection with a robbery at a Jonesboro store. The visit was also part of a…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (645+ words) Madisonville native Travis Ford responds to a question Tuesday during an introductory news conference at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he is the new head basketball coach. Former University of Kentucky guard Travis Ford always counted on…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago  (471+ words) Jimmy Ferguson (center, left) and Cindi Ferguson (center, right) cut the ribbon opening the Ferguson Student Union at Arkansas Tech University on Wednesday, March 18. RUSSELLVILLE " Perseverance has long been a defining characteristic of Arkansas Tech University and its people. As…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (523+ words) The Benton Fire Station is shown in Benton. City officials said they will seek bids for fascia repairs after concerns were raised about the process at a council meeting. Benton City Council'voted to remove debris, trash and tires from a…...