Arkansas Coach John Calipari Talks Leadership, Player Success & NIL at Little Rock Rotary

Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari at a Little Rock Rotary Club meeting on July 15, 2025 (Josh McNeil) Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball head coach John Calipari spoke at the Little Rock Rotary Club’s meeting Tuesday afternoon at the...

University of Arkansas professor arrested on CSAM possession charge

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A University of Arkansas professor was arrested after being accused of possessing child sexual abuse materials, according to court documents. Joshua McGee, 34, was arrested on July 11 on one count of possession of...

NWS Keeping an Eye on Tropical System Along the Coast; Could Impact South Arkansas

Thursday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms...

KASU News: Arkansas Guard troops stay longer in flood-damaged Texas

Today’s headlines from KASU News include the Arkansas National Guard extending its deployment to flood-ravaged Texas, legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, and an...

Little Rock to submit action plan in order to receive $21 million in grant funding tied to 2023 tornado

The Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to submit an action plan to the federal government in order for the city to receive close to $21 million in grant funding related to the tornado that struck the metro area on March 31, 2023....

Wilderness Aware brings Google Street View to Arkansas River

Wilderness Aware, a local rafting outfitter, has partnered with Trailview Studios to bring Google Street View to the Arkansas River, from Pine Creek through to Cañon City. Andrew Atwong, founder of Trailview Studios, has been doing Street View for...

UAMS Earns Accolades from Arkansas Times’ Readers

View Larger Image The UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute, Lee Archer, M.D., and C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., were awarded "Best of Arkansas" honors by Arkansas Times' readers. July 16, 2025 | Arkansas Times’ readers offered recent praise for the...

Northwest Arkansas club aims to bring together fragmented bike community

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — As Northwest Arkansas becomes home to one of the bucket list biking destinations in the United States, different organizations and events have popped up over the years to help fuel the community’s continued growth....

Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas group files proposed injunction on direct democracy laws

The League of Women Voters of Arkansas on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 asked a judge to temporarily block enforcement of several new state laws regulating direct democracy that it argued are unconstitutional. The nonpartisan group has proposed for the...

Crews are working to build a bridge, expanding I-49 over the Arkansas River

Work is underway on a project to get Interstate 49 over the Arkansas River. The Arkansas Department of Transportation told 40/29 News that it is clearing trees and rocks from the area and will soon begin work on the substructure of a bridge over...

Saline County among 14 Arkansas counties approved for disaster food aid

More than 11,100 households across 14 Arkansas counties, including Saline County, are eligible for food assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) after severe storms. The...

Benton’s A.D. Gray signs to play college basketball at Arkansas Tech

A.D.Gray class of 2025 has chosen to sign with Arkansas Tech University. “I’m feeling great man. I’m just blessed for this opportunity to sign and play with Arkansas Tech. I’m just ready to get back to playing. The only person I look up to is God....

Pro-Life Arkansas Offers $2 Million to Groups Helping Pregnant Moms

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Pregnancy Help Organizations Grant Program. In April, Gov. Sanders signed Act 1006 budgeting $2 million in funding for grants to pregnancy help...

Little Rock mayor announces plans for citywide 10 p.m. weekend curfew for minors

The Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday unanimously approved Mayor Frank Scott Jr.’s request for an all-week 10 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors effective immediately until the start of September after crimes reported downtown,...

Arkansas awards $1.5M to support 80 local fairs, livestock shows

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is investing nearly $1.5 million into local fairs and livestock shows across the state, including in Northeast Arkansas. Greene, Clay, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties are among the recipients, with funds...

Arkansas History for July 16: Janet Huckabee's birthday

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 16, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other...

Arkansas State WR Corey Rucker Nominated for 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Arkansas State wide receiver Corey Rucker has been named a nominee for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, one of the most prestigious honors in college football that recognizes excellence in community service, leadership, and academic...

Crites wins second in Arkansas State Fish Art Contest

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund opens applications for fall scholarships Aug. 1

Single parents across Arkansas who are attending college this fall can soon apply for much-needed financial help. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) will open its fall application cycle on Aug. 1 with a Sept. 1 deadline. Chief...

Heat to return to Arkansas on Wednesday, remain through weekend

Arkansas will be facing hot and dry conditions starting Wednesday that are expected to last throughout the weekend, the National Weather Service said. Heat index values could be 100 degrees or higher, the weather service said in a post on X...