Lifestyle
Emily Mason awarded degree from University of Arkansas
Russell resident graduates with Doctor of Education from College of Education and Health Professions
Trout Enthusiasts Pack Annual Conservation Banquet
Trout Unlimited Chapter 514 honors volunteers for trout conservation efforts in Arkansas
Bayou Block Party Returns to Fayetteville
Annual crawfish boil celebration set for March 29 with food, drinks, and live music.
Politics
Federal Judge Denies Motion for Exit Polling Near Arkansas Voting Sites
Ruling blocks attempt to allow research firm to conduct exit polls within 100 feet of polling places.
Fayetteville Proposes $150M Water and Sewer Bond
City officials warn utility rate hikes could be necessary without bond passage
Womack Meets with NW Arkansas Restaurant Owners on Immigration
Owners call for path to citizenship for long-term undocumented immigrants
Business
Conagra Brands Expanding Fayetteville Chicken Plant
Expansion part of $220 million multi-year investment, expected to create 100 new jobs
Fayetteville's Drake Farms Development Underway
New 165-acre mixed-use project to include healthcare, housing, and local businesses.
SRI Management Expands into Arkansas and Tennessee Markets
Adds Langford of Fayetteville and Westhill Collierville to growing senior living portfolio
Tech
Arkansas Researchers Develop Robotic Chicken Gripper
ChicGrasp uses imitation learning to handle poultry processing with 81% success rate
High-tech Snowplows and AI Help Cities Clean Up After Big Storms
Residents of Syracuse, New York and other cities see improved snow removal thanks to GPS tracking, dashcams, and AI-powered dispatching.
Oxnard UAV Developer Opens Manufacturing Center in Arkansas
Swarm Aero expands operations with new 80,000 sq ft facility to produce thousands of large uncrewed aerial vehicles.
Sports
Cal Vaulter Ali Sahaida Breaks Program Record at NCAA Indoors
Sahaida clears 14-11 1/2 to place fifth, the highest ever for a Cal athlete in the event.
Tarleton State athletes shine at 2026 NCAA Indoor National Championships
Victoria Cameron leads Texans with bronze medal performance on final day
Six Big 12 Athletes Claim NCAA Indoor Track and Field Titles
Conference programs earn seven individual championships at national meet in Arkansas
