From patrolling morning rush hour to responding to a domestic call late at night, we ask a great deal from our men and women in law enforcement. We cannot thank them enough for their selfless service. The Governor issued a proclamation declaring May 15-May 21 as National Police Week. Sunday, May 15 is designated as…
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Hermit runner Joseph Garay wins 1A State Title in the 3200 meter heat
Hermitage Hermit Joseph Garay recently won the Arkansas 1A State Championship in the 3200 meter run. Joseph also placed 2nd in the mile. Congratulations to Joseph! Photo courtesy of Hermitage High School.
Find every AGFC fish attractor with your phone or fishfinder
LITTLE ROCK — Last month Jon Stein, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission fisheries biologist in northwest Arkansas, had the opportunity to present to AGFC commissioners and the public the highlights from the latest large-scale habitat project at Beaver Lake. Biologists created 145 new fish attractor locations during the project, but it’s only the tip of…
Arkansas squirrel season opens May 15
LITTLE ROCK — With turkey hunting season wrapped up, many hunters will be putting away their shotguns until fall, but there’s another spring season that gives Arkansas hunters plenty of reasons to keep the scattergun cleaned and ready. Arkansas’s squirrel season opens May 15, and for those who enjoy chasing these treetop targets, it’s a…
Michael Musselman promoted to Director of Basketball Operations at Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE – Michael Musselman was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman announced today. Michael Musselman will continue to lead the men’s basketball recruiting efforts while handling the day-to-day operations of the program. This past year, he completed his third season with the Razorbacks as the director of recruiting while adding…
Wiggins’ six strikeouts, Webb’s three RBI power Arkansas to series win at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Another SEC weekend series belongs to the Razorbacks. No. 4 Arkansas (36-12, 16-8 SEC) overpowered No. 19 Auburn (32-16, 13-11 SEC), 7-4, in Sunday’s rubber game at Plainsman Park to secure a massive road series victory and strengthen its position atop the SEC West standings. With the win, Arkansas maintains a two-game…
AID encourages Arkansans to consider flood insurance
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Alan McClain today released the following statement urging Arkansans to use this week of rain in the Natural State as a reminder to consider purchasing flood insurance to protect themselves and their property: “Arkansas is again seeing heavy rains in the forecast this week. With several inches of rain…
May is National Foster Care Month
All children deserve to grow up in a loving and stable home. Unfortunately, many children in Arkansas are lacking that stability. Currently, there are more than 4,600 children in foster care in Arkansas. There are fewer than 1,700 foster families statewide. May is National Foster Care Month. Children in foster care do better in homes…
Hogs’ late rally not enough in midweek loss to bears
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorbacks’ midweek winning streak has come to an end. No. 4 Arkansas (34-11) mounted a late rally with three runs in the bottom of the ninth but fell short, 6-4, to Missouri State (22-19) on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Hogs, attempting to go undefeated in midweek contests for the…
Spring bear sightings don’t have to mean ‘trouble bruin’
LITTLE ROCK — Each spring, young male black bears emerge from their dens and strike out to find new territories. While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention of people living in neighborhoods bordering bear country, they often move on as long as people don’t give them a reason to stay. Bears are…
Tygart Locks Down Rebels; Hogs Win 12th Consecutive SEC Home Series
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Brady Tygart emerged from the bullpen to throw three scoreless innings with five strikeouts, preserving No. 5 Arkansas’ series-clinching 4-3 win over Ole Miss (24-19, 7-14) on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks, 34-10 overall and 14-7 in SEC play on the year, extended their SEC-leading consecutive home series winning streak…
Teacher appreciation week on the horizon
Teachers are the heart of our educational system. They inspire hope and instill a life-long love of learning. The week of May 2 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a perfect time to show our appreciation to the 41,000 teachers in our state who lend their passion and skills to educate our students. The commitment…
Razorbacks drop series opener to Rebels
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 5 Arkansas (32-10, 12-7 SEC) stumbled in its series opener against Ole Miss (24-17, 7-12 SEC), suffering a 4-2 setback on Friday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. Razorback starter Connor Noland battled adversity on the mound all night. The veteran right-handed allowed four runs on 11 base hits and four walks but…
Apply for an Arkansas elk hunting permit beginning May 1
LITTLE ROCK – The application period for Arkansas’s public land elk hunting permits is open from 8 a.m., May 1 until 11:59 p.m. June 1. Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big-game animal can apply beginning May 1 at https://ar-web.s3licensing.com and select the Special Hunt Applications button to begin the process. Eighteen public land elk…
Hogs walk off Bears on wild pitch in North Little Rock
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Robert Moore scampered home on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning as No. 5 Arkansas (32-9) survived UCA (18-21), 2-1, in extras on Tuesday night at Dickey-Stephens Stadium. The Razorbacks have now won 18 consecutive midweek games and are undefeated in their last 14 contests against…
Arkansas food scientist lands USDA-NIFA grant to investigate low-moisture food processing safety
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Helping keep dry foods safe for consumption is the goal of an Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher who was recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Jennifer Acuff, assistant professor in food safety and microbiology with the University of Arkansas System Division…
Lumberjack great Daniel Mondragon signs to play for Arkansas Wolves FC
Daniel Mondragon, former Lumberjack Soccer Club striker who netted two goals to secure Warren’s first State Championship in the sport in 2018, has signed to play for Arkansas Wolves FC, a semi-pro National Premier Soccer League team based out of Benton, Arkansas. Mondragon and Wolves FC will feature against other teams from Oklahoma, Missouri, and…
Access to internet remains an issue of concern across Arkansas
From online homework assignments to scheduling telehealth visits, we live in a digital world where high-speed access is no longer a luxury. Unfortunately, too many households across Arkansas are still unable to access high-quality broadband internet. According to a report released this week, Arkansas currently has 110,000 households that are underserved when it comes to…
Slavens’ four-RBI night powers #4 Arkansas past Arkansas State
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Brady Slavens’ four hits and four runs batted in powered No. 4 Arkansas (29-7) to a 10-1 win over Arkansas State (7-25) on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks have now won 16 consecutive midweek games and remain undefeated in their last 12 games against in-state opponents, a streak that dates…
#6 Arkansas completes sweep of #15 LSU
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind Jaxon Wiggins’ career-high nine strikeouts, No. 6 Arkansas (28-7, 11-4 SEC) completed its three-game sweep of No. 15 LSU (23-12, 7-8 SEC) with a 6-2 win in Saturday’s series finale at Baum-Walker Stadium. With the win, the Razorbacks captured their first series sweep of the Tigers since 2011. While LSU scored…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 4-15-22
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness and inspire collective action so that every child can lead their best life. In the 2021 Regular Session, the General Assembly passed Act 920 which created the Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Child Abuse. Child Abuse Hotline…