Lanny Beavers of Hogville.net On Coach Smith Hire
Coach John L. Smith will officially be named interim Head Hog at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.A copy of his initial agreement was released to the media. According to that agreement, the ...
View Article2PM News Conference Today Introduces New Razorbacks Coach
A two o'clock news conference this afternoon will formally introduce the new head football coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks.John L. Smith, 63, a former assistant coach with the team until ...
View ArticleMarianna Woman Wins $125,000 Lottery Prize
A Marianna woman has turned a 10-dollar purchase into a $125,000 lottery prize.That's how much money Lucille Pippenger of Marianna won when she cashed in a winning "Jackpot Bonus" ...
View ArticleAircraft swap in Walnut Ridge under investigation
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (AP) -- Officials are investigating a 2008 deal in which a Walnut Ridge alderman traded a city-owned helicopter for a small ...
View ArticleBeebe, chief of staff take off on annual golf vacation
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe is heading to Arizona on vacation. Beebe on Tuesday planned to fly to Arizona for a golfing trip with his friend and chief of staff Morril Harriman. The two have gone to ...
View ArticleUS home prices drop for 6th consecutive month
Home prices dropped in February in most major U.S. cities for a sixth month in a row, a sign that modest sales gains haven't been enough to boost prices. The Standard & ...
View ArticleOne New Jersey Motorcyclist Killed, Two Others Hurt on I-40 in Lonoke
A motorcyclist was killed and two other motorcyclists were injured in a Monday night crash on Interstate 40 in Lonoke. All three were from New Jersey and were riding Harleys, according to the ...
View Article2 'Operation Delta Blues' defendants plead guilty
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two more defendants charged in a corruption and narcotics investigation in eastern Arkansas have pleaded guilty to drug-related charges.Neither Leon Edwards nor ...
View ArticleRazorbacks face Tulsa for a second time
FAYETTEVILE- The University of Arkansas softball team, now 24-21 overall, travels to Tulsa to take on the Golden Hurricane on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Tulsa currently has an overall record 32-11 and is ...
View ArticleRogers 10th-best affordable vacation spot
Rogers is 10th on a list of top 10 cities for affordable vacations produced by Livability.com. The cities were judged based on variety of attractions and values. "Great family vacations ...
View ArticleLR farmer's market launches for season
The farmers market in downtown Little Rock launched this morning, marking its 38th season. Area farmers offered tables of strawberries, the main seasonal produce that is available currently. They ...
View ArticleCarlisle Man Killed in I-40 Crash in Lonoke County
A Carlisle man has been killed in a crash on Interstate 40 in Lonoke County.It happened just after 3:30 Monday afternoon in the eastbound lanes about a couple of miles from Lonoke.The Arkansas State ...
View ArticlePurported hazing under investigation at Arkansas Tech
Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Tech University authorities are investigating a purported hazing involving a fraternity there. The Tech chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity has been ...
View ArticleFederal Funding Cuts Deal Blow to Some State Child Welfare Programs
Federal funding cuts are dealing a blow to some state child welfare programs.The cuts will require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to eliminate a child abuse prevention program that put ...
View ArticleWalmart Issues Statement on Bribery Allegations
US retail giant Walmart says it will conduct a complete investigation into charges of bribery after reports that executives in Walmart's Mexico division attempted to conceal widespread bribery ...
View Article"Let's Make It a Special Year"
John L. Smith has been formally introduced by the University of Arkansas as its new head football coach.At a Tuesday afternoon news conference, Athletic Director Jeff Long told reporters the ...
View ArticleBeebe Police Investigate Reported Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl
The Beebe Police Department (BPD) is investigating the reported rape of a 15-year-old girl.The girl's mother went to the BPD on April 19th after her daughter told her she had been ...
View ArticleInternet reacts to Arkansas' Smith hire
Yes. Yes, we do. Arkansas football interviews have been colorless affairs since the departure of the Reverend Houston Dale.We cannot wait to ask you many questions, John L. Smith. ...
View ArticleScott collects SEC top freshman honors
Dominique Scott was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week as announced by the league office Tuesday. This marks the second conference recognition for Scott in the past two weeks. ...
View ArticleSEC recognizes Nixon for decathlon showing
Gunnar Nixon was selected as the Southeastern Conference Co-Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office Tuesday. This is the first conference honor of the outdoor season for Nixon, ...
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