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Federal judge vacates verdict that awarded $32 million to family of Benton teen killed by police
A federal judge has overturned a $32 million jury award to the family of a Benton teen who was shot and killed by a Benton police officer in 2016 as the boy stood next to the Saline River in a wooded area near his home. Read More
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State Awards $15M to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has awarded $15 million in federal funds to build 19 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. Funds come from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, established by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The program provides funding for projects to build a national network of EV…
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Jacksonville Animal Services searching for man who dumped two dogs at local shelter
According to reports, a male in a red Jeep arrived in the animal shelter’s parking lot and dumped two dogs over the fence into the main exterior run area. Read More
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UA and UAMS Awarded $1.9M to Develop Wearable Blood Loss Detector
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded $1.9 million to a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Arkansas and UAMS to develop a wearable device that will help with the early detection and monitoring of internal and external bleeding. The researchers are designing a mobile device that can detect blood pressure waveforms, which…
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Winner comes forward to claim $1.3B Powerball jackpot in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (NEXSTAR) — A person with a ticket matching all six Powerball numbers in Saturday’s $1.3 billion jackpot came forward Monday to claim the prize, Oregon officials said. The lottery ticket was purchased at a Plaid Pantry convenience store in the northeast part of the city, Oregon Lottery said in a statement. The Plaid Pantry convenience…
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Solar eclipse gets North America looking upward
MESQUITE, Texas — A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies. Read More
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Road work will require detour for John Harden Drive Southbound traffic in Jacksonville, beginning Wednesday
Construction to widen U.S. 67 to six lanes between Main Street and Vandenberg Boulevard in Jacksonville will require a temporary detour for traffic on John Harden Drive southbound between Quince Hill Road and N. First Street, the Arkansas Department of Transportation said. Read More
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Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile plans to enter NBA Draft
FAYETTEVILLE — Trevon Brazile said Monday he’s entering the NBA Draft and will stay in it. Read More
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Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile declares for NBA Draft
Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile announced on Monday that he has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Read More
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HIGH PROFILE: Darren McFadden achieved dream of playing for the Razorbacks, now he works towards addiction recovery
Darren McFadden has proved that his courage doesn’t show just on the football field — it also appears when he stands before a crowd and admits he has a problem. Read More






