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Hogs, Tigers, and the Rivalry that Divides the fanbase of Arkansas
DALLAS, T.X. (PIG TRAIL NATION) – If anyone knows about the history of Arkansas football, it’s Eli Drinkwitz. While the current Missouri coach was born in Oklahoma, his family moved to Alma when he was young. When Drinkwitz got into coaching at the high school level, his career also began in that same River Valley town back in 2005.
Inaugural Great Southern Mac & Cheese Championship Comes to Argenta This September
Macaroni and cheese is loved by children and adults alike for being comforting, creamy and delicious. And while boxed mac and cheese gets the job done, there’s nothing like a homemade recipe. On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Argenta Downtown Council will put that to the test with the first-ever...
Pactiv Evergreen to sell Pine Bluff Paper Mill and Waynesville Extrusion Facility to Suzano
Pactiv Evergreen has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Pine Bluff, Arkansas, paper mill and Waynesville, North Carolina, extrusion facility, to global paper and pulp producer Suzano for $110 million in cash. Suzano has agreed to offer employment to current employees at Pine Bluff and Waynesville. Pine Bluff produces...
Springdale woman wins big after last-minute purchase at a gas station on E. Robinson Avenue
SPRINGDALE, Ark — One Springdale woman's whim paid off big-time when she collected her winnings from a lottery ticket she purchased at the Kum and Go on E. Robinson Avenue. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) announced a Springdale woman claimed her prize on July 11, to the tune of $75,000. She has reportedly only informed her husband, and is remaining anonymous so as to "secretly share her winnings."
Razorbacks announce 2024-25 schedule
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Swimming and Diving head coaches Neil Harper and Abel Sanchez have finalized the schedule for the Razorbacks’ 2024-25 season. The schedule features four meets in the Arkansas Natatorium beginning with Drury on Friday, September 27. Coach Harper commented, “I love our schedule because it has...
This video shows just how bad the tornado damage in Bentonville actually was
“It appears there was four unique tornadoes, and there’s tens of thousands of trees down all over Bentonville,” said Ethan Edman, Director of Construction and Maintenance for the Trailblazers. The four tornadoes hit shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, when a supercell moved into Arkansas from...
Tyson Foods heir pleads not guilty to charge of driving while intoxicated
Tyson Foods heir and executive John R. Tyson has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. Tyson entered the plea Monday in Fayetteville District Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a court spokeswoman said. Tyson is next due in court on Aug. 28. Tyson, 34, was arrested June 13...
Duke Recruiting: Cal Is At Arkansas Instead Of Kentucky Now, But He’s Still Swinging For The Fences
When we can, we like to look at recruiting battles from other points of view. Right now, the two biggest recruits are probably AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer and both are being ardently pursued by Duke and Arkansas, now coached by John Calipari. This Arkansas site, All Hogs, is still...
St. Bernard’s further helps those in Crisis with new Recuperative Care Program
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 16, 2024 – As our mental health crisis continues, it’s important to be able to refer those who need help to the right resources. If we don’t know how to help people, we might not reach out. Often, those go to the emergency room for help, but even then, where do they go from there? How can they be equipped with the right resources? Luckily, St. Bernards Healthcare has partnered with The Craighead County Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit to help answer some of these questions.
Marshals Museum first year attendance around 65,000; new board member named
With an attendance of around 65,000, the U.S. Marshals Museum has had a good inaugural year, according to Ben Johnson, museum president and CEO. He said attendance for the first year is “really great in the post-COVID world.”. Initial studies suggested the museum could average around 100,000 to 150,000...
Hot Springs man charged with capital murder of infant found not guilty
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — On Tuesday, the Garland County circuit clerk confirmed that an Arkansas father who had been charged with killing his infant son was found not guilty. According to reports, in December 2021, officers were called to a home on Bellaire Drive with reports of an unresponsive baby. The child was later pronounced dead after they were taken to the hospital.
Judge Talley will hear criminal docket on Thursday
A preliminary docket for Columbia County Circuit Court Criminal Division has been released by the office of Circuit Judge David W. Talley Jr. Court will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the courtroom at the Columbia County Criminal Detention Facility in Magnolia. Those defendants scheduled to...
Arkansas basketball offers top 2025 in-state prospect Isaiah Sealy
John Calipari and Arkansas basketball sent out another scholarship offer in the 2025 recruiting class on Monday evening. Isaiah Sealy, the top-rated player in the state, shared the news of the offer to his X (formerly Twitter) account after a short conversation with Calipari. The Springdale native is currently rated...
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