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Kedon Slovis threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, including one to Chase Roberts who made a one-handed catch with eight minutes left, to give BYU a 38-31 win against Arkansas.
Police say a they suspect a 25-year-old man fatally shot a 28-year-old woman before killing himself in Arkansas.
Two Arkansas school districts deny some of the state’s claims that they violated Arkansas’ ban on teaching certain things about race and sexuality.
BJ Curry broke loose on a 79-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and Arkansas-Pine Bluff held on for a 21-20 victory over Division II-member Miles College.
Cam Miller accounted for four touchdowns and North Dakota State rolled to a 49-31 victory over Central Arkansas.
The Pine Bluff School District has been returned to local control five years after the state took it over due to fiscal distress.
Arkansas officials say person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, likely exposed at splash pad
An Arkansas resident has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba. The Department of Health on Thursday announced the death from the Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare infection which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and in certain cases, death.
Hillary Clinton has joined Jill Biden at the White House to honor the recipients of a prestigious arts prize.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ effort to restrict the public’s access to records about her administration, travel and security has stumbled at the start of a special legislative session.
Jordan Grant and Demeatric Crenshaw each scored on short touchdown runs and Tennessee State got a bonus touchdown in an unlikely manner, defeating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 24-14 in the 34th Southern Heritage Classic.
KJ Jefferson threw for two touchdowns and Arkansas’ defense limited Kent State to 200 yards of total offense in a 28-6 Razorbacks win.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposes carve-out of Arkansas public records law during tax cut session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is proposing shielding a broad range of government records from the public when the Legislature convenes for a special session next week.
Arkansas looks to start 2-0 for the third straight year when Kent State visits in Week 2 for the Razorbacks’ first game on campus.
Elijah Collins’ 17-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown run gave Oklahoma State breathing room and the Cowboys held on to beat Football Championship Subdivision foe Central Arkansas 27-13 in a season opener.
K.J. Jefferson completed his first 12 passes while leading Arkansas to three first-quarter touchdowns, and the Razorbacks methodically put away FCS-level Western Carolina 56-13.
A federal judge has blocked Arkansas from enforcing a new law that would have required parental consent for minors to create new social media accounts. U.S.
Sam Pittman opens his fourth season as Arkansas coach with new offensive and defensive coordinators. The Razorbacks went 7-6 mark after beginning 2022 ranked No. 19.
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is hoping to gain clarity in his starting quarterback race after four-year starter Spencer Sanders transferred to Mississippi, He says he’ll play “multiple” QBs in the season opener against Football Championship Subdivision foe Central Arkansas.
Convicted rapist who escaped from Arkansas prison using jet ski in 2022 is captured, authorities say
A convicted rapist who authorities say used a jet ski during an escape from an Arkansas prison has been arrested in West Virginia. The U.S.
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to the University of Arkansas.
North Little Rock Police fatally shot an armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a post office during a standoff that prompted a lockdown at a nearby high school.
An Arkansas community activist accused in the firebombings of police cars following the 2020 murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty in federal court.
Arkansas has asked five school districts offering an Advanced Placement African American Studies course to send in their materials for review.
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Released RHP Mychal Givens.
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — Sent RHP Cal Quantrill to Columbus (IL) on a rehab assignment.
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Released RHP Mychal Givens.
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — Sent RHP Cal Quantrill to Columbus (IL) on a rehab assignment.
The six Arkansas schools that planned to offer Advanced Placement African American Studies are moving forward with the course despite the state saying it won’t count toward a student’s graduation credit.
The Little Rock School District says it will continue offering an Advanced Placement course on African American studies that Arkansas education officials have said won’t count toward a student’s graduation credit.
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman has improved Arkansas in each of his three seasons since taking over in 2020.
Arkansas education officials say an Advanced Placement course on African American studies won’t count toward a student’s graduation, prompting criticism from Black lawmakers.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is appointing the interim secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism will be taking on the job permanently.
A northeast Arkansas man was fatally shot by police who say he pointed a gun at them. But his family members say the shooting happened as he was running away from officers.
Texas A&M fund shutters program that allowed donors to support athlete endorsements, citing IRS memo
The foundation that supports Texas A&M athletics says it is closing a branch set up for donors to support endorsement deals for Aggies athletes.