With Late Run, Arkansas Claims SEC Tournament Crown
Arkansas defeated Vanderbilt 86–75 to win the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament championship, using a late 14–2 run to secure the program’s first conference tournament title since 2000.
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Sanders Backs Conservative Student Clubs in Arkansas Classrooms
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a proclamation encouraging schools to form chapters of Turning Point USA, sparking political debate over student free speech and campus activism.
After Years in Retreat, Arkansas Democrats See a Flicker of Momentum
After years of setbacks in Arkansas politics, Democrats see a glimmer of momentum following Alex Holladay’s special election victory, raising cautious hopes for future contests.
Arkansas Edges Missouri in Overtime, Sealing Season Finale Victory
Arkansas survives a late Missouri rally to secure an 88-84 overtime victory in Columbia, improving to 23-8 on the season.
As Votes Are Counted, Arkansas Primaries Show Some Interesting Developments
Early results from Arkansas’ primary and special elections are beginning to show surprising developments in races that many had expected to be uneventful.
Behind Brazile and Acuff, Arkansas Pulls Away From Texas in Home Finale
Trevon Brazile and Darius Acuff Jr. each scored 28 points as No. 20 Arkansas defeated Texas 105-85 in its final home game, securing a double-bye in the SEC Tournament.
Florida’s Frontcourt Power Overwhelms Arkansas in Gainesville Rout
No. 7 Florida dominated No. 20 Arkansas in Gainesville, using size, depth, and rebounding to control the paint and pull away early in a 111–77 rout that exposed the Razorbacks’ struggles against elite frontcourt power.
Inside Arkansas’s Most Competitive House Primaries
A close look at open-seat battles and high-profile contests in Arkansas’s 2026 House primaries.
Arkansas Senate District Primaries to Watch
A closer look at the most competitive Senate primaries in the 2026 election cycle.
Defense, Depth, and a Second-Half Surge Lift Arkansas Over Texas A&M
Arkansas overwhelms Texas A&M with defense, transition scoring, and a dominant second half to secure a 99–84 SEC win.
In a One Party State, Libertarians Try to Build a Real Alternative
In a state shaped by one-party dominance, Libertarians aim to create real competition and broader voter choice.
Arkansas Shakes Off a Slow Start and Steadies Past Missouri
Arkansas overcomes an early slump and a Missouri surge to secure a 94–86 home win, powered by balanced scoring and a second-half surge at Bud Walton Arena.
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An Instant Classic at Alabama: Arkansas Falls in Double Overtime as Acuff Makes History
Arkansas falls 117 to 115 in a double overtime thriller at Alabama as Darius Acuff Jr. delivers a historic performance in a classic SEC showdown.
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A National Conservative and a Local Question of Belonging
Challengers from both Republicans and Democrats are testing Tom Cotton’s dominance in Arkansas politics in the Senate election.
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Arkansas’s 2nd District Primary: Will French Hill Be Tested?
As the 2026 primary approaches, French Hill faces a crowded field in Arkansas’s 2nd Congressional District, with economic concerns, cost of living, and local issues shaping the race.
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Lawmakers Thwarted, Ballots Secured, and the Courts Brace for More
Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Shawn Johnson rules Act 236 unconstitutional, restoring the minimum number of counties for ballot petition signatures from 50 to 15.
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A Team in Form Finds Its Edge as Arkansas Outlasts Auburn
Arkansas wins its third straight game with an 88 to 75 victory over Auburn, avenging an earlier loss behind a balanced offensive performance and strong late game execution.
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Razorbacks Roll Past the Cowboys in Season Opener as Helfrick Goes Deep Twice
Arkansas opens the 2026 season with a dominant 12–2 win over Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field, powered by two home runs from Ryder Helfrick and a strong pitching performance from Gabe Gaeckle and Cole Gibler.
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Fort Smith Port to Rebuild and Expand Rail Operations With $8.1M Federal Grant
A $8.1 million federal grant will rebuild flood-damaged infrastructure at the Fort Smith Port and expand rail freight operations, strengthening regional trade, logistics, and economic growth.
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The Court Spoke, the Ballot Remains, and a District 94 Race Moves Forward
The Arkansas Supreme Court rejected an effort to disqualify a House District 94 candidate, keeping her on the March 3 primary ballot and turning a quiet Republican race into a closely watched legal and political contest.
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A Road Statement in Baton Rouge, Arkansas Makes It Look Easy
No. 21 Arkansas delivers a dominant wire-to-wire performance in Baton Rouge, cruising past LSU 91–62 for its second straight road win and another statement victory in SEC play.
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Balance, Not Numbers, Carries Arkansas to Easy Win Over Mississippi State
Arkansas cruises past Mississippi State 88–68 behind balanced scoring, strong defense, and depth, overcoming injuries to key rotation players in a dominant SEC road win.
A Dean’s Search, a State’s Politics, and a Campus Caught in Between
The University of Arkansas begins a search for an interim law school dean after a revoked appointment sparks political backlash, campus protests, and a broader clash between liberals and conservatives.
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Arkansas Corrections Board in Continuing Dispute Over Payment to Former Attorney
The Arkansas Board of Corrections remains locked in a dispute over paying its former attorney amid ongoing legal and political conflict.