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Harry Patrinos Named Head of Department of Education Reform
Harry A. Patrinos, an internationally recognized expert in K-12 education policy, has been named as the next head of the Department of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy. "Harry is one of the top scholars of education reform in the world, having produced seminal studies of...
TimberHogs take 3 from Marshals
WHITE OAK - The Piney Woods TimberHogs continued to score runs in bunches over the weekend, earning 81, 17-9 and 10-9 wins over the Fort Smith Marshals in Mid America League baseball action at Roughneck Field. Piney Woods, winners of four of its last five games, improved to 23-25 in...
Forecast: Rain chances continues for Monday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Continual clouds with shower and storm chances is forecasted for Monday. Temperatures remain comfortably cool for mid to late July standards.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams.
The new College Football Playoff is here, and it has the whole SEC gunning for a spot
DALLAS — It could be a challenging season for Arkansas coach Sam Pittman, who sat down at SEC media days on Thursday and acknowledged the seat underneath him felt a tad warmer than it usually does. Three years ago, the Razorbacks went 9-4. But college football has since experienced...
Chappell Roan show sold out, no public sales
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: The Walmart AMP says tickets for the Chappell Roan show are sold out. There will be no public sale on July 19. ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Viral sensation Chappell Roan is performing Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Walmart AMP. Tickets range from $34.50...
Arkansas leads the NCAA with 20 track and field athletes going to the Olympics
It's well known that Arkansas has an elite track and field program, but now there's no doubt the Razorbacks are the king. According to the NCAA, Arkansas has the highest number of track and field athletes in the NCAA going to the Olympics. The Hogs have 20 athletes traveling to Paris, competing for seven countries. They are one of only five universities with double-digit track and field Olympians. The next highest university is Florida, with 17, followed by USC (14), LSU (11), and Texas (10).
UAMS receives $31.7 million grant for clinical trials and research
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has now been awarded $31.7 million that will towards improving the healthcare system in the state of Arkansas. "We are thrilled to receive this award, which keeps us in strong and close association with around 60 other...
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
Man dies in motorcycle crash during pursuit
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - Three motorcyclists led Arkansas police on a chase that resulted in the death of one of the drivers. On July 21 at 1:02 a.m., the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) began a traffic stop on three motorcycles in the 3600 block of Arkansas Boulevard. The motorcycles immediately began to flee from the officers and a pursuit began.
Arkansas and Kentucky Coaches Handle Rivalry Gracefully
John Calipari's relationship with football coach Sam Stoops seems to be on good terms, despite past tensions at Kentucky, as clarified at the SEC Football Kickoff. The minor dispute between them was mainly over Calipari's comment about Kentucky being a basketball school. Stoops quickly responded, emphasizing their competition in the SEC. Such clashes between coaches are common and don't hold significant weight in reality.
Hogs need more All-SEC additions for success in 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — Following the SEC Media Days Arkansas only placed one player on the All-SEC teams announced Friday. Defensive end Landon Jackson was the lone Razorback named as he was put on the second-team defensive line. Arkansas has to have more players shine in 2024 than just one and need to have many more on the All-SEC teams announced following the year.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Rainy weather starts today and will carry through the week
There is a chance of rain today. It will be low this morning, but picking up during the day. Thanks to cloud cover and the chance of rain, it will stay out of the 90s for the sixth straight day in Little Rock. It’s a 50% chance of rain today....
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