Culture

TEDx Fayetteville Returns, Picking Up Where 2020 Left Off

After a five-year break, TEDx Fayetteville returns to inspire Arkansas with talks on innovation, connection, and creativity. The event marks a new chapter for the region’s growing TEDx community.

Sports

Razorback Rollercoaster: Can Petrino Prove Himself as the Next Coach While Expectations Soar?

After Sam Pittman’s dismissal, Bobby Petrino takes over as interim head coach, aiming to steer the Arkansas Razorbacks through a turbulent season. The big question now is whether he can reignite the team’s spirit and secure the role permanently.

Politics

District 70 Up for Grabs as Carlton Wing Leaves the House

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has certified a vacancy in Arkansas House District 70 following the resignation of Republican Carlton Wing, who was appointed CEO of Arkansas PBS.

Business

Arkansas Data Industry Gets a Historic Lift with Google’s Record $4 Billion Project

Google is investing $4 billion in a new West Memphis data center, marking the largest capital investment in Arkansas history, bringing jobs, education initiatives, and renewable energy development.

News

School Meals Meet Local Farms as Arkansas Transfers Nutrition Programs to Agriculture

Arkansas has transferred its school nutrition programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture to strengthen connections between farmers and schools while offering healthy, locally grown meals.

News

The Federal Government Closes, and Arkansas Waits for the Ripples

The 2025 federal government shutdown follows Democrats’ rejection of the GOP funding plan. See how it affects Arkansas.

News

Arkansas PBS Selects New CEO With Increased Salary Amid Funding Concerns

Arkansas PBS has selected former legislator Carlton Wing as its new executive director with a $206,000 salary. Netizens question the decision as the network faces financial challenges and declining federal support.

Sports

After Blowout Loss, Arkansas Moves On from Sam Pittman

Arkansas fired head coach Sam Pittman after a 56–13 loss to Notre Dame, leaving the Razorbacks at 2–3. Bobby Petrino takes over as interim coach as Arkansas begins its search for a permanent replacement.

News

June Set for District 26 Senate Vote After Governor Alters Timeline

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders revised the Arkansas District 26 special election plan, moving the general election from November to June 2026 after criticism from both parties. The race is already heating up around prison funding and representation concerns.

Sports

No Defense, No Game: Irish Humiliate Razorbacks in Another Home Blowout

Arkansas fell 56–13 to No. 22 Notre Dame in Fayetteville, marking their third straight loss as the Irish dominated on both sides of the ball, raising questions about Coach Sam Pittman’s future.

News

Arkansas Weighs Nuclear Expansion to Meet Surging Energy Needs

Arkansas lawmakers approved a $305,000 feasibility study to explore new nuclear power options, including modular reactors, as the state faces rising energy demands from data centers and AI growth.

Culture

A Celebration of Goats, Now a Tradition on Arkansas’s Tourism Map

Perryville will host the eighth annual Arkansas Goat Festival on October 4, celebrating goats, music, food, and community with thousands of visitors expected.