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State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (203+ words) Wynne Progress State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell LITTLE ROCK " The House completed its second week of the 2026 Fiscal Session with a focus on both the state budget and a proposal aimed at providing additional property tax…...
No. 16 Arkansas outslugged by No. 5 Georgia in series finale
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (435+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. " No. 16 Arkansas (26-15, 9-9 SEC) was outslugged by No. 5 Georgia (32-9, 13-5 SEC) in a 26-14 loss Saturday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. With the setback, the Hogs suffered their first home weekend series loss to the Bulldogs since 2008 after winning each of the…...
Quiz Bowl state finals returns to Arkansas TV April 25
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (201+ words) Teams from 14 schools to compete for state titles, scholarship money CONWAY, Ark. " High school students from across the state will showcase their knowledge in the annual Arkansas Governor's Academic Competition "Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2026" airing Saturday, April 25, beginning at 9 a. m. and livestreaming…...
Preserve Arkansas 'Women in Preservation' series features AMR Architects leaders
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (184+ words) Preserve Arkansas "Women in Preservation" series features AMR Architects leaders'Wynne Progress Preserve Arkansas "Women in Preservation" series features AMR Architects leaders LITTLE ROCK " The latest edition of Preserve Arkansas"s "Women in Preservation" virtual speaker series will feature Heather Davis…...
March freeze event likely eliminated 2026 Arkansas peach crop
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (545+ words) CLARKSVILLE, Ark. " The 2026 Arkansas peach crop was likely eliminated during a mid-March weather event that saw freezing temperatures in the low 20s across the state. Amanda Mc Whirt, extension fruit horticulture specialist for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, said…...
Arkansas rice acreage could drop to lowest level in decades amid rising costs, drought conditions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (194+ words) CROSS COUNTY " As has been reported, rice acreage will likely drop to under 800, 000 total acres planted this year due to rising costs. That would be the first time that's happened since the mid-1980's. Some are projecting the lowest amount of rice…...
St. Francis County's Leak to be inducted into Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame tonight
1+ week, 3+ day ago (246+ words) HOT SPRINGS, Ark. " A high school basketball standout from St. Francis County will be among the inductees into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame tonight in Hot Springs. Erica Leak is a native of Wheatley and played basketball at Palestine-Wheatley…...
UAMS, University of Arkansas launch six-year bachelor's to medical degree program
1+ week, 4+ day ago (371+ words) LITTLE ROCK " The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (U of A) recently announced plans for a new accelerated six-year Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Medicine (BS-MD) program, creating a direct pathway for…...
Stacy Witcher named District 1 representative on Arkansas Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee
1+ week, 5+ day ago (130+ words) Wynne Progress Stacy Witcher named District 1 representative on Arkansas Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee CHERRY VALLEY " The Arkansas Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee has named Stacy Witcher of Cherry Valley as its District 1 representative. Arkansas Farm Bureau will host its…...
Arkansas State Archives announces spring symposium
1+ week, 6+ day ago (261+ words) Wynne Progress Arkansas State Archives announces spring symposium LITTLE ROCK " From 8: 30 a. m. to noon on Saturday, May 2, the Arkansas State Archives (ASA) will host their spring symposium at Historic Arkansas Museum. The symposium will focus on the legacy of sports in…...