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Arkansas Man Charged With Threatening Two Massachusetts Lawmakers
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An Arkansas man faces two federal counts after allegedly leaving 2025 voicemails that referenced the Oklahoma City bombing and threatened two Massachusetts lawmakers.
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Tennessee's Javin Gordon Questionable for Arkansas
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Tennessee running back Javin Gordon is questionable for Saturday’s game at Arkansas after missing three straight games, while quarterback Faizon Brandon is also questionable with a shoulder injury, making George MacIntyre a likely starter. The Vols, who lost their last visit to Arkansas in 2024, will face the Razorbacks in Fayetteville at 4:15 p.m. ET.
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Tennessee expected to start MacIntyre at Arkansas
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No. 15 Tennessee is expected to start George MacIntyre for the first time at Arkansas after he replaced injured Faizon Brandon and went 8 of 10 in a 24-14 win over Auburn.
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Arkansas Medicaid Ad Draws Backlash Over White Casting
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ campaign ad promoting stricter Medicaid work requirements features a fictional unemployed white gamer, prompting conservative commentators to criticize the choice and argue the character should have been Black. The backlash has revived debate over the racial stereotypes behind the “welfare queen” trope, even though the ad concerns Medicaid and most Arkansas Medicaid recipients are white.
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 35m
Students in Scotland, Arkansas Contact ISS Astronauts
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Students at schools in Scotland and Arkansas used the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program to speak live with Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk during brief ISS flyovers. The conversations let students ask about spaceflight and life in orbit, and grew out of efforts to engage them in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Texas A&M routs Arkansas 34-7
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Texas A&M ended a two-game skid with a 34-7 win over Arkansas, using 231 rushing yards and a strong defensive effort to pull away after the Razorbacks’ first-quarter touchdown. Arkansas fell to 2-3 and extended its SEC losing streak to 13 games.
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Family Attractions Span Four States, Spooky Empire Planned
Lifestyle
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The articles spotlight family attractions across the Midwest and Arkansas, from indoor arcades and climbing adventures to a longstanding children’s amusement park. Separately, Orlando’s Spooky Empire horror convention is running this weekend, featuring panels tied to major Halloween festivals.
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Candidates Discuss Governor Races in Arkansas, Nevada
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Arkansas state Sen. Fred Love, the Democratic nominee for governor, is emphasizing expanded health care access—including rural mental health and telehealth—and stronger public education funding. In interviews, he discussed his priorities and vision for the state as the gubernatorial race heats up.
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Arkansas State Names McLean Permanent Provost
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Arkansas State University has permanently appointed Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor after he served in the role on an interim basis since July. A longtime A-State faculty member and administrator, McLean is an alumnus who has spent more than two decades at the university.
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Hidden advantages, not raw talent, create extraordinary success
Extraordinary achievement rests on birth timing, rare practice doors, family culture, and accumulated opportunity more than pure merit or grit.
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Arkansas Moves Senate Special Election to Dec. 15
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders moved the special election for the vacant State Senate District 18 seat from Jan. 5, 2027, to Dec. 15, 2026, after only one candidate per party filed, allowing an earlier election under state law. Republican Will Moore, Democrat Camille Feyen and two independent candidates are running to succeed Jonathan Dismang, who resigned; the winner will serve through January 2029.
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Arkansas suspends mowing in drought areas over wildfire risk
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Arkansas transportation officials are pausing fall roadside mowing in areas facing severe or extreme drought to reduce the risk of starting wildfires. District engineers will monitor local conditions and determine when mowing can safely resume, with crews instructed to take added precautions.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Sherwood District Proposal Heads to 2027 Vote
Politics
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Arkansas’s State Board of Education approved a March 2, 2027, election for residents in the proposed Sherwood district to decide whether to separate from the Pulaski County Special School District. Supporters welcomed the chance for voters to shape local education, while some residents raised concerns about transparency and the proposed district’s boundaries.
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Arkansas, Tennessee Cities Plan Fall Tree Giveaways
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Several Arkansas cities are holding fall tree giveaways in October, offering residents free trees and shrubs to expand local tree canopies and beautify neighborhoods. Programs in Centerton, Rogers, Fayetteville and Bentonville have varying dates, registration and residency requirements, while Clarksville and Montgomery County are also offering free native trees through a front-yard program.
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October 17 College Football Kickoff Times Set
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Oct. 17 college football kickoffs are set: Rutgers visits Maryland at 12:30 p.m. ET, Georgia hosts Auburn at 3:30 p.m. ET, Arkansas visits Vanderbilt at 7 p.m. ET, and Oklahoma hosts Kentucky at 7:30 p.m. ET. Networks are set for Rutgers-Maryland (Big Ten Network), Oklahoma-Kentucky (SEC Network) and Arkansas-Vanderbilt (ESPN2); Georgia-Auburn’s network will be announced later.
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Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review
Angela Wheeler · 5 min · 2h
Obituaries report five deaths across five states
Lifestyle
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The articles report the deaths of five people, highlighting their family lives, careers, community involvement and personal interests. They include a longtime Missouri social services employee, a music educator, an Ohio counselor, an Arkansas family man and a Nebraska rancher.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Arkansas Man Charged in $245K Medicaid Fraud
Health
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North Little Rock resident Marcus Jones, 31, was arrested and charged with felony Medicaid fraud after allegedly billing $245,401 for services not provided and excessive hours. He pleaded not guilty the day after the Sept. 30 charge.
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Fourteen Receivers Join Biletnikoff Award Watch List
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Missouri’s Cayden Lee, Syracuse’s Umari Hatcher, Colorado’s Joseph Williams and Arkansas’ Chris Marshall were added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list for college football’s top receiver. Their strong starts include Hatcher’s five touchdowns, Williams’ 454 yards and five scores, and Marshall’s 549 yards, while Lee has also delivered multiple standout performances.
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Rising Costs Emerge as Election Issue Across Regions
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Health care affordability is emerging as a midterm concern, with voters broadly favoring lower hospital and prescription costs but divided along party lines over specific proposals such as restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies. In Florida and Arkansas, rising premiums, loss of coverage, and worries about health care access may influence voters, particularly rural residents and middle-income families.
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Texarkana Woman Charged in Fatal Apartment Stabbing
World
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Kimberly Rankins, 38, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after Telem Fairchild, 29, was found dead with a stab wound outside the Ozan Gardens apartments in Texarkana, Arkansas. Police say the two had been involved in a physical altercation the night before; Rankins is being held on a $750,000 bond, and the case remains under investigation.
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
A New Jersey school district spent taxpayer money on an unfinished museum and a little-used employee gym, according to a state audit that also referred unspecified matters to criminal justice officials.
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US Campuses Debate Conservative Discourse
Politics
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Universities are debating how to accommodate religion and political viewpoints on campus: Arkansas displays Ten Commandments under state law despite students’ concerns about inclusion, while conservative speakers and student groups are drawing attention to questions of access and free expression. Harvard and Brown commentators point to the scarcity of conservative voices and argue that campuses should make room for opposing views, even as disputes continue over how to do so.
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Nishimura Shoots 63, Leads LPGA Arkansas
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— Sep 26, 2026
Yuna Nishimura shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 with a birdie-eagle finish to lead the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship by one over Yu Liu.
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Elena Vasquez
An 8-under 63 this early in the tournament shows she is swinging with real confidence.
Hunter Finds Arkansas Park’s Largest Diamond This Year
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— Oct 2, 2026
Jack Pearadin found a 6.03-carat yellow diamond, the largest at Crater of Diamonds this year, yelling "Holy crap, we got a big one!" on TikTok, and named it the American Dream.
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Sam Okafor
Finding a 6-carat diamond in a state park is a nice reminder that luck can still hit regular folks.
U.S. GDP Grew 2.2% in Second Quarter; Arkansas Lagged
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— Sep 30, 2026
U.S. second-quarter 2026 GDP growth was revised up to a 2.2% annual rate from 1.5%, reflecting stronger consumer, investment and government spending, though it remained below the first quarter’s 2.5% pace. Arkansas grew 1.1%, ranking 34th among states and Washington, D.C., as gains in durable-goods manufacturing and wholesale trade partly offset declines in other sectors.
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Derek Foss
That national number would look better if states like Arkansas caught up instead of dragging averages down.
Toys R Us plans 120 US standalone stores
Business
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Toys “R” Us is expanding its U.S. retail presence with plans for 120 standalone stores by the holiday season, adding to its existing stores and Macy’s shop-in-shops. A new Katy, Texas, location is already open, while announced sites include Fayetteville, Arkansas; Northridge, California; and several Pennsylvania malls, with some opening dates still unannounced.
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EXCLUSIVE: Viral Meme Mocking MAGA Hardliners Was Made By America First Conservative
Jack McGeever · 8 min · 2h
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