Arkansas
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Arkansas DOT Unveils Interstate 42 as Part of $400 Million Infrastructure Expansion
Arkansas officials have opened $400 million in new highway projects in the northwest region, officially designating the Springdale Northern Bypass as Interstate 42.
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Former Prison Guard Faces Additional Federal Child Pornography Charge
Former federal prison guard Christopher Michael Alsup faces a new child pornography charge as he awaits an August 25 trial on multiple serious offenses.
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Lech Wałęsa to Headline Cold War Week Events in Arkansas This November
Former Polish President and Nobel laureate Lech Wałęsa will speak in Blytheville, Arkansas, this November during the National Cold War Center’s annual events.
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Hot Springs Parolee Sentenced to 10 Years Following 2025 Traffic Stop
Jeffery Cole Hall, 30, received a 10-year flat-time prison sentence in Garland County after a 2025 traffic stop revealed significant drug and firearm possession.
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North Little Rock Club Seeks Temporary Liquor License Amid Lawsuit
The Peppermint Hippo in North Little Rock has filed for a temporary liquor license reinstatement as it challenges an Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control Board revocation in court.
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A Culinary Era Ends: Feltner’s Whatta-burger Closes After 58 Years in Russellville
After 58 years of service, the iconic Arkansas institution Feltner’s Whatta-burger has officially closed its doors, marking the end of a multi-generational legacy in the River Valley.
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Evanescence Returns: World Tour Brings Rock Legends Home and Back to the Stage in 2026
Evanescence launches their first global headlining tour in four years, with special homecoming concerts and collaborations that reignite their legacy for a new era.
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LSU Edges Arkansas in Gritty Golden Boot Clash: Coaching Shake-Up, Quarterback Drama, and a Glimpse of the Future
In a tense ‘Battle for the Golden Boot’, LSU overcame Arkansas with resilience and strategic adjustments, showcasing new faces amid a coaching transition and quarterback uncertainty.
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Notre Dame vs Arkansas: Explosive Offenses Set Stage for High-Scoring Showdown
Notre Dame and Arkansas collide in Fayetteville for a first-ever meeting, where elite offenses and shaky defenses promise a thrilling, high-scoring battle that could shape each team’s season trajectory.
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Arkansas Teacher Charged with Killing Couple During Family Hike
A 28-year-old teacher, Andrew James McGann, has been charged with the brutal stabbing of a couple, Clinton and Cristen Brink, while they were hiking with their children in Devil’s Den State Park, Arkansas.
