Arkansas News

Aggregated Arkansas News Articles

• Arkansas, Calipari land top guard in 2026 class
  
  Top-five senior Jordan Smith, the best guard in the 2026 class, has committed to Arkansas, he announced on Friday.
  ESPN.  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST.
• 'Cougar' Republican's VERY naughty email resurfaces as she touts her Christian family values
  
  An eye-popping email that led to Leslie Rutledge, the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas being fired from her post at the Department of Human Services back in 2007 - is resurfacing.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:15:05 GMT.
• Flood Threat Grows For South As Cross-Country Storm Set To Unleash On Millions
  
  Drought conditions persist in many areas of the South and Southern Plains, particularly in Arkansas and parts of Georgia
  Andrew Powell.  Daily Caller.  Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:21:41 +0000.
• 'Gameday is here': Creighton softball is starting season off strong, defeating Central Arkansas, Sam Houston
  
  Creighton softball kicked off the 2026 season with a doubleheader in Huntsville, Texas.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:30:00 GMT.
• FSU OC Malzahn retires after 35 years in coaching
  
  Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent in coaching -- including stints as the head coach at Arkansas State, Auburn and UCF.
  Andrea Adelson.  ESPN.  Mon, 2 Feb 2026 13:40:02 EST.
• Watch: Moment roof collapses at a rodeo arena due to snow
  
  The Saline County Fairgrounds arena in Arkansas was vacant at the time the roof caved in under the weight of snow and sleet following a winter storm.
  BBC News.  Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:52:07 GMT.
• South Korea's Hanwha Defense to open munitions production plant in Arkansas
  
  The American subsidiary of South Korea-based Hanwha Defense said Wednesday it plans to invest $1.3 billion to build a munitions line after the Army awarded it a production lease at the Pine Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas.
  Mike Glenn.  Washington Times.  Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:32:34 -0500.
• WATCH: Pickup truck rescues 18-wheeler stuck in Arkansas snow
  
  The winter storm has brought out the best in people around the country, including a pickup truck driver who hauled an 18-wheeler stuck in a snowbank.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:47:00 GMT.
• Viral video shows man stomped during chaotic gas station brawl as teen is arrested
  
  Viral video shows Arkansas teenager allegedly stomping victim's head at Hot Springs gas station, leaving 20-year-old with skull fracture in intensive care.
  Fox News.  Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:48:42 -0500.
• THE PROSECUTORS: Arkansas father caught in legal nightmare for saving daughter from monster
  
  Arkansas father Aaron Spencer faces murder charges after rescuing his daughter from alleged rapist. Judge removed from case after serious violations.
  Fox News.  Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:43:23 -0500.
• Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion jackpot, opts for cash payout
  
  The winner chose to remain anonymous, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said, and sought legal and financial advice before coming forward.
  CBS News.  Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:37:00 -0500.
• WATCH: South braces for potentially major winter snow and ice storm this weekend
  
  The South is bracing for a potentially major winter storm this weekend, impacting Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
  ABC News.  Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:08:30 -0500.

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