Jacksonville State brings 46 wins, Jones College ties to Hattiesburg Regional
Four former Bobcats return to familiar territory as Gamecocks make first NCAA Regional appearance since 2019
May 30, 2026Open source
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Man at center of 2025 disturbance at Jacksonville City Council sentenced to jail time
Conor Cauley was found guilty of battery on an officer and resisting after he was arrested at a Jacksonville City Countil meeting in May 2025.
May 30, 2026Open source
Shooting at Northside hotel room leaves man dead, JSO says
According to investigators, the shooting suspect is still on the loose, but poses no further threat to the public.
May 30, 2026Open source
Arrest made in deadly triple stabbing on Jacksonville's Westside
Austin Fisher, 30, has been arrested in connection to a triple stabbing on Exodus Way that left two men and one woman dead.
May 30, 2026Open source
Jacksonville Police arrest second suspect in connection with fatal shooting of 6-year-old
A second suspect is in custody following the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old Jacksonville boy, A'mir Houston.
May 30, 2026Open source
Hartselle wins second-straight baseball state championship
JACKSONVILLE- Hartselle once again lifts a blue map, besting Spain Park 2-1 in a dramatic game two.
May 30, 2026Open source
A Jacksonville family bought a stranger an Uber. Hours later, they learned he was wanted for murder in a tr...
A family in Jacksonville who had an early morning encounter with a stranger and eventually sent the man on his way in an Uber later learned that same man was...
May 29, 2026Open source
Jacksonville Beach Police says it’s tracking 2 unpermitted events being advertised in the area
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department said its tracking two unpermitted events being advertised on social media for beach events in Jacksonville Beach.
May 29, 2026Open source
Man, 30, charged in stabbing attack that left 2 men, 1 woman dead on Jacksonville’s Westside
A 30-year-old man is facing three second-degree murder charges in a deadly stabbing attack this week that left two men and one woman dead on Jacksonville’s...
May 29, 2026Open source
Forward progress stopped on Tuolumne County fire
Crews are responding to a fire burning in Tuolumne County, which prompted a road closure on Jacksonville Road.
May 24, 2026Open source
Fort Worth ranked 10th largest city in U.S. with 1.03M population, Census finds
Fort Worth is now the 10th largest U.S. city, Census data shows. The city tops 1 million residents and passed Jacksonville, Florida.
May 17, 2026Open source
Democrat-Run City Accused Of Keeping Illegal Gun Owner Registry
The alleged registry, first revealed by a Republican city council member in May 2025 to WJAX, a Jacksonville-area TV station, reportedly listed about 100 peo...
May 13, 2026Open source
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Arkansas’ most populous county approves data center moratorium, but with exemption
Pulaski County residents said data centers are not worth the loss of farmland, excessive use of drinking water and increase in electricity costs.
May 30, 2026Open source
Arkansas judge revives lawsuit challenging state’s near-total abortion ban
The legal challenge to Arkansas’ near-total abortion ban remains alive in Pulaski County Circuit Court after a judge reversed her dismissal of the case.
May 30, 2026Open source
Arkansas law professor suing UA Little Rock, AG Griffin after firing for comments on Charlie Kirk's death
An Arkansas law professor is suing UALR officials and AG Tim Griffin after she was terminated from her position last year for posts made about Charlie Kirk's...
May 30, 2026Open source
Law professor sues UALR officials, Arkansas attorney general over her firing for Charlie Kirk posts
Felicia Branch, the law professor fired last year by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock over her social media posts about the killing of conservative...
May 30, 2026Open source
Cotton says suspending federal gas tax not ‘a durable solution’
Suspending the federal gas tax isn't "a durable solution" and could hurt funding for highway projects in Arkansas, the state's junior senator said Friday dur...
May 30, 2026Open source
Pulaski County judge to review arguments challenging Republican secretary of state runoff results
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox on Friday conducted a 90-minute bench trial over a lawsuit that challenges results of the Republican primary runoff for...
May 30, 2026Open source
Little Rock Zoo introduces newest rhino
Staff at the Little Rock Zoo are charged up with excitement over the arrival of a new zoo friend!
May 13, 2026Open source
Little Rock police searching for missing teenager
The Little Rock Police Department is searching for 17-year-old Nevaeh Piggee, who was last seen near southwest Little Rock.
May 12, 2026Open source
Registration required for free dog spay-neuter clinic at North Little Rock Animal Shelter
A free spay and neuter canine clinic will take place Friday, May 15, at the North Little Rock Animal Shelter with requirements pet owners are urged to follow.In
May 12, 2026Open source
Groundbreaking for project to honor Arkansas musicians
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday (May 11) in North Little Rock for a pavilion in Argenta Plaza that will eventually house statues and busts of influ...
May 12, 2026Open source
French Hill explains HUD takeover of Little Rock Housing Authority
It's been just a week since the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development took over the Little Rock Housing Authority, also known as the Metropolitan Hou
May 12, 2026Open source
High-speed chase ends with crash into North Little Rock mini mart
The North Little Rock Police Department is currently at the scene of a crash that happened at a mini mart in North Little Rock.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Green named provost at UAFS, will begin in July
Dr. Raymond Green has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS), the university announce...
May 30, 2026Open source
Dr. Todd Shields named A-State System president
Dr. Todd Shields, the chancellor for the Arkansas State University Jonesboro campus was named the A-State System president on Tuesday (May 26). The A-State B...
May 30, 2026Open source
A-State’s Dr. Andrew Fleming selected for Emerging Research Leaders program
Arkansas State University professor Dr. Andrew “Drew” Fleming was one of 12 selected statewide to receive the Emerging Research Leaders Program (ERL) gra...
May 30, 2026Open source
Nephew of Arkansas native killed at Pearl Harbor shares story of uncle’s return home after 84 years
Born in Yell County, Royle Luker was only 17 and had been in the Navy about six months when he was killed in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
May 30, 2026Open source
Rogers hospital to be first to use Arkansas’ initiative for doulas in maternal healthcare
A northwest Arkansas hospital will be the first to use the state’s initiative to integrate doulas into maternal healthcare, the state’s largest healthcar...
May 30, 2026Open source
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Police identified the man as Michael Bradshaw. Police say the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center will determine the cause and manner of death.
May 30, 2026Open source
Arkansas governor orders flags at half-staff in remembrance of fallen servicemember
Gov. Sanders has ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on May 30 as a sign of respect for Fireman Third Class Royle Bradford Luker.
May 30, 2026Open source
Arkansas baseball pitcher Hunter Dietz due up vs. Kansas
Dietz will pitch in a game for the first time since he took a 105 mph line drive off his right shin during a start against Texas.
May 30, 2026Open source
Fayetteville police searching for missing 9-year-old child
Aaron Hill, 9, was reportedly last seen near Happy Hollow Elementary School at around 4 p.m., Friday, May 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
Three dead in Franklin County after reported double homicide, standoff
According to KDYN Radio, Crawford County Sheriff Johnny Crocker says the double homicide and fatal standoff occurred on Cat Holler Road on Friday evening.
May 16, 2026Open source
Applications due June 1 for Foresters for the Future Scholarship at UAM
By way of a partnership between the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas at Monticello, the Foresters for the Future Scholarship i
May 15, 2026Open source
FRONT BURNER | OPINION: Homemade strawberry jam with just fruit, sugar and lemon juice
Ripe Arkansas strawberries wait for no one. Especially with the weather we've had lately. The rain and cool weather have meant slow ripening, but also (seemi...
May 13, 2026Open source
Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it
Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report deer fawn...
May 13, 2026Open source
Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield touts in-state recruiting as ‘All In Roadshow’ commences
Speaking in Fayetteville on Tuesday, Silverfield promised Razorback fans will "love the way they play."
May 13, 2026Open source
A-State student receives scholarship to study in Taiwan
One Arkansas State University student will spend her summer abroad after being awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
May 12, 2026Open source
Jonesboro woman sentenced to 6 months in jail for fatal 2022 crash
A Jonesboro woman will spend six months in jail for running a stop sign and causing a fatal crash four years ago.
May 12, 2026Open source
ASMSA, Jessieville student artists put Garland County on congressional stage
Two Garland County students recently earned recognition in Arkansas' Fourth Congressional District art competition.
May 12, 2026Open source
Batesville senior awarded K8 Arkansas State Scholarship
GMR8 Anchor Charles McCary surprised Greene County Tech senior Reagan Savage with a $10,000 scholarship.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Jacksonville is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Region: Arkansas
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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Of...
Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change t...
May 30, 2026Open source
Lyon College announces Veteran Strategist to help Launch Arkansas’s Newest Veterinary School
A college of veterinary medicine announced a new addition to the veterinary school.
May 30, 2026Open source
Black River Tech Foundation member named 40 Under 40
Alex Bigger, a member of the Black River Technical College Foundation and an Arkansas district judge, has been named to Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40 list...
May 30, 2026Open source
Military vehicle convoys to move through Arkansas interstates
Motorists traveling on Arkansas interstates and highways should prepare for an uptick in military vehicle traffic.
May 30, 2026Open source
Arkansas job growth numbers trend lower in April report
The pace of job growth in Arkansas continues to slow, with net new jobs in April up less than 1%, and the number of unemployed up more than 10%. The...
May 30, 2026Open source
Dillard family gives $10 million to University of Arkansas building campaign
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas has received $10 million from the Dillard family to support a $40 million campaign to bui...
May 30, 2026Open source
Northeast Arkansas under exceptional drought conditions
It might have rained in many parts of Arkansas in recent days but much of the state is under exceptional drought conditions, the highest designation by the...
May 30, 2026Open source
Arkansas fire deaths rise as officials stress importance of working smoke alarms
The Arkansas State Fire Marshal's Office says Arkansas has already recorded more fire-related deaths this year than at the same time in 2025.
May 30, 2026Open source
Arkansas softball's season ends in one-sided loss to UCLA
That marked the end of a legendary season for Arkansas (46-13), where they made their first-ever trip to the Women's College World Series.
May 30, 2026Open source
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