Another day in San Francisco paradise — 60 and sunny — but I'll be in a final round of meetings before heading home this afternoon. So, I apologize for insufficient attention to blogging tasks. Some thoughts before I close follow. Yours are welco…
- 21 hours ago, 28 Jan 12, 8:56am -

The line is open. That photo? It's the cover of the latest Farm Bureau magazine. Not black prison inmates toiling in a field next to a headline about watermelon recipes. We presume the cover shot goes with the photo contest winners, not the…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:51pm -

Texas on my mind today, I guess: The New York Times reports that Texas has been paying $400,000 a month for Gov. Rick Perry's security while he traveled around the country campaigning.Aside from President Obama, Mr. Perry — the only sitting govern…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:39pm -

AR Dem-Gaz, paraphrasing Bloomberg News headline: "U.S. economy grew less than forecast in fourth quarter"Washington Post: "U.S. GDP grew at fastest pace in 1.5 years in fourth quarter 2011" [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:29pm -

That headline is not a joke.FINANCIAL FOOTBALL: Treasurer Shoffner promotes VISA game for students.Teaming up to promote a course in financial management to Arkansas public school students:* Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner — whose camp…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 2:06pm -

The U.S. Forest Service announced today it approved a $4 million grant to Central Arkansas Water for the Maumelle Water Excellence Project. The dollars are for land acquisition and will pay back a portion of the $12 million CAW spent to purchase the…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:56pm -

Polling on such the issues most dear to Texans — issues as politics and sports — found some Texas-sized disdain for Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones. Public Policy Polling's "Odds and Ends" says only 14 percent of Texans polled rating him fav…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 11:23am -

Brian ChilsonGary Hollis at last night's Bryant City Council meetingBryant's city council meeting was nothing short of a circus (with sideshows) last night. Throughout the 3 hour (plus? I don't know, I left three hours in) meeting, the room…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 10:25am -

SHEFFIELD NELSON: His severance tax petition holds better promise for local roads.I see that state highway officials had a little show hearing at the legislature yesterday to tout the wonders of putting a sales tax on people's food, grocerie…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 9:46am -

MIGHTY WIND: Sierra Club touts production of big blades in Little Rock, encouraged by power plant agreement.The Sierra Club continues to tout fringe benefits from its deal to settle the fight against SWEPCO's coal-burning power plant in Hem…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 9:39am -

LITTLE ROCK — State lawmakers say they want to restore firefighter jobs at the state Forestry Commission but are cool to the idea of covering the cost with a tax hike for owners of forest land — even though the Arkansas Forestry Association says…
- 4 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 1:30am -

LITTLE ROCK — A judge has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for firebombing an interracial couple's home.
- 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 8:58pm -

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas National Guard’s 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is no longer scheduled for mobilization.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:24pm -

LITTLE ROCK — The state’s plan to auction unclaimed property on eBay for the first time is on hold.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:01pm -

LITTLE ROCK — Lavaca School Superintendent Jared Cleveland will be the state Department of Education’s next assistant commissioner for fiscal and administrative services, state Education Commissioner Tom Kimbrell announced today.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:54pm -

PINE BLUFF — Arkansas State University got the go ahead Friday for more than $20 million in funding for capital projects on two campuses.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 8:01am -

LITTLE ROCK — Homes sales in Arkansas fell 6 percent in December while the average price of a home rose for the fourth straight month, The Arkansas Realtors Association reported today.
- 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 7:10pm -

LITTLE ROCK — A legislative panel voted today to recommend restoring 20 positions to the state Forestry Commission but did not recommend a way to fund the positions.
- 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 6:51pm -

LITTLE ROCK — A former Marvell police officer nabbed in a joint drug and public corruption sweep of eastern Arkansas pleaded guilty to federal extortion and money laundering charges today, officials said
- 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 5:50pm -

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and John Boozman, R-Ark., voiced strong support today for Little Rock lawyer Kris Baker to serve as a federal judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
- 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 5:39pm -

As weathermen and other prognosticators know, predicting events is a field of endeavor with few guarantees, and the same is true with the Arkansas lottery. So a batch of what-if scenarios has been developed for the lottery’s college scholarship pro…
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 4:01am -

When state agencies make their annual budget requests, a state law requires that they also report on some contracts awarded to businesses owned by members of minority groups, but so far this year four agencies didn’t file those reports.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 4:00am -

Testimony last week that a winning $1 million Arkansas Lottery ticket wasn’t shown to be a winner when it was checked on one of the lottery’s ticket scanners galvanized the lottery into giving public assurances that the scanners are reliable.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:55am -

The winning numbers drawn Saturday night in Powerball: 5-33-41-54-59 Powerball: 13 Estimated jackpot: $146 million
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:47am -

It is often a point of pride for political candidates in Arkansas to tout a lineage of Arkansans that stretches back generations.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:46am -

When it rains, Dileep Vyas said, the front yard of his home on Summerdale Lane in west Little Rock floods and stays that way for at least a week.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:45am -

Jimmy Turner hasn’t been sleeping well lately.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:44am -

Delores Brumfield White became a pioneer in developing athletics opportunities for women while at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, crediting a unique chance to play sports herself as the catalyst for her enthusiasm.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:41am -

(ROCK AND) ROLL ’EM ! The crowd of nearly 3,000 fans at Little Rock native Amy Lee’s homecoming show Jan. 21 at North Little Rock’s Verizon Arena was an enthusiastic bunch packed into a theater-style setting. There should be good footage for th…
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:41am -

Three finalists for the Arkansas State University-Jonesboro chancellor position each say they would welcome taking over the campus as it goes through transitions in its administration and its academic role.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:40am -

If you keep up with politics for a few decades, you develop a feel for things. And I got this feeling a couple of weeks ago, square-dab in the middle of one of those ad nauseam Republican debates, that Newt Gingrich was going to come on and beat Mitt…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:14am -

The Oscar nominations are out this morning and nine films are nominated for best because 10 didn’t qualify under the point system. I’ll run down the nine: “The Artist” is the silent film that is said to be magnificent and which I will soon se…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 9:05am -

At long last, lawyers at the Human Services Department have revealed their proposed rule — which now must go through several hoops to take effect — on the question of whether a conservative Christian zealot in the state Legislature like Justin Ha…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 7:57am -

I went out yesterday to the state Capitol, or, more specifically, to the Big MAC legislative committee palace just west of the Capitol, for the meeting of the Joint Budget Committee’s specially appointed subcommittee on the screwed-up state Forestr…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 7:03am -

Many of you know that I’m a freakish fan of Bruce Springsteen, except that, while I admire his staying power and re-invention skill, I much prefer his ’70s work, when he had youthful angst, to the more recent work, in which the attempted mixture…
- 10 days ago, 19 Jan 12, 11:59am -

Can we get anything right anymore? Can we get anything certain? Can we count votes? We installed a president in 2001 who might have lost the election except that the U.S. Supreme Court said to quit counting. And now, the Des Moines Register reports,…
- 10 days ago, 19 Jan 12, 9:45am -

Let me explain why Bain Capital and Mitt Romney’s tax returns matter. Romney will be the Republican presidential nominee. Thus the choice in November will come down to which is the greater matter of fear and disdain in America — four more years o…
- 11 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 7:30am -

The raging war of political gnats — that’d be the Republican presidential primary — will lose a tinier gnat today when Jon Huntsman bows out formally (he effectively bowed out before he bowed in)  and asks his seven voters in South Carolina to…
- 13 days ago, 16 Jan 12, 7:29am -

Hey, how was your National School Choice Week? Why, mine was lovely, thanks so much for asking! We round out the week with a look at the latest Report Card on American Education from the good folks at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:22pm -

We have established before how much I like the Tax Foundation’s studies and maps as a tool for exploring tax policy. In fact, when it comes right down to it, the Tax Foundation should probably be paying me for how frequently I pimp their work aroun…
- 4 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 1:53pm -

We wrote here previously about the medical device tax tucked deep inside 2010 health care bill (Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, pick your poison). That’s a 2.3 percent levy on sales of all kinds of medical devices used in diagnosis and treatment…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 12:10pm -

All hail school choice! All hail education reform! Our pals over at Americans for Prosperity are sponsoring National School Choice Week (January 22-28), a week-long nationwide event aimed at “shining a spotlight on effective education options for e…
- 6 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 9:13am -

Kudos to U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R) of Arkansas, who announced he is withdrawing his support for the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act (PIPA), in response to the “chorus of concerns” th…
- 11 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 1:53pm -

Today’s the big Stop SOPA/PIPA blackout day, where many popular websites are “going dark” to raise awareness of the dangers of the two Internet censorship bills in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, respectively. The Arkansa…
- 11 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 9:01am -

If you’re looking to check in on what the candidates in the Arkansas Fourth Congressional District Republican primary have to say on the issues, then you do not want to miss the Twitter debate to be hosted tomorrow (Wednesday, January 18), by the A…
- 12 days ago, 17 Jan 12, 2:03pm -

It’s Friday the 13th, which is bad news for you if you planned on spending the night at Camp Crystal Lake, or if you are one of the 36 employees of the Arkansas Forestry Commission losing your job today due to the agency’s epic mismanagement. Oh,…
- 16 days ago, 13 Jan 12, 1:52pm -

(Portions of this post is crossposted on Dailykos. If you’re on Dailykos, please recommend and spread the word.)Some updates on the tragic killing of a Dem campaign manager’s cat in Arkansas:First, as many have inquired, the Russellville police…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 2:52pm -

By now everyone reading this blog either knows or has an idea of what happened to Ken Aden’s campaign manager and his family Sunday night.  If not, you can either scroll down or click the link (warning: disturbing image) to learn the full story of…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 8:00am -

Late last week, a post went up on Clark Hall’s facebook page:The offending post was quickly removed and the poster responded by posting the same message again in multiple threads:Clark, did your children go to a segregationist academy or a public…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 7:00am -

Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!State Rep. Jon Woods, who’s seeking a Senate seat this year, has other weighty matters on his plate. From his Facebook page:If your interested in Time Travel or a fan of Albert Einstein please clear out this Friday at 4…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 6:00am -

This post includes a graphic picture.  It is included here not for shock value, but to show just how heinous some people can be.Last night, I got the most chilling phone call I have ever received.  It was Jake Burris, Ken Aden’s campaign manager…
- 6 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 7:05am -

Steve Womack’s fundraising for the last quarter raised some eyebrows:U.S. Rep. Steve Womack raised less than $100,000 for his re-election campaign during the last quarter of 2011.Womack, R-Rogers, raised most of the fourth-quarter contributions f…
- 6 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 6:55am -

We have officially reached a new level of stupidity…I want to be coldly analytical, not moralize, here. I want to tell you what Mr. Gingrich’s behavior could mean for the country, not for the future of his current marriage. So, here’s what o…
- 6 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 6:50am -

A little earlier this month I sat down to interview Dr. Gary Latanich, one of the two Democrats vying for the first district race.  Now before I go any further let me make a few things clear.  I have also reached out to the Clark Hall campaign abou…
- 7 days ago, 21 Jan 12, 10:38pm -

I’ve previously written about fundraising reports for the Democratic and Republican Parties of Arkansas, and now that they’ve filed their  Continue Reading »
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 3:04pm -

For the second quarter in a row, Democratic Senate candidates crushed their Republican counterparts in the fundraising and cash-on-hand (COH)  Continue Reading »
- 6 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 6:11am -

This morning on KARZ-TV’s morning show I reviewed “Haywire” and “My Week with Marilyn.” “Haywire” is director Steven Soderbergh’s latest  Continue Reading »
- 9 days ago, 20 Jan 12, 10:14am -

Today, State Senate candidate and current State Representative Linda Tyler took an admirable position that other legislators should follow. Tyler  Continue Reading »
- 10 days ago, 19 Jan 12, 4:12pm -

Today, I attended the first 2012 meeting of the Political Animals Club at the Governor’s Mansion.  The sold-out crowd was  Continue Reading »
- 11 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 2:42pm -

There’s an interesting article on Slate.com on the use of political yard signs that’s worth a read if you’re interested  Continue Reading »
- 16 days ago, 13 Jan 12, 10:31am -

This morning I appeared on KARK-TV’s Wednesday Wake-up Call, along with Bill Vickery, to give my picks for this week’s  Continue Reading »
- 18 days ago, 11 Jan 12, 5:04pm -

Secretary of State Mark Martin is in the news again, and based on his previous controversies and missteps, you know  Continue Reading »
- 18 days ago, 11 Jan 12, 11:06am -

Rep. Steve Womack (R-Rogers) said his experience as mayor of Rogers was the driving motivation for his support and sponsorship of a bill that aims to make online retailers pay the same state sales taxes as "brick-and-mortar" businesses.
- 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 6:35pm -

Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday (Jan. 25) he is “re-evaluating” his support for a proposed ballot initiative that would raise Arkansas’ severance tax.
- 4 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 1:42pm -

Arkansas federal delegation reacted to President Obama's fourth State of the Union speech.
- 4 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 10:33pm -

Those who have closely watched the administration of Gov. Mike Beebe (D) know that the Governor is rarely stumped. But he says he's perplexed as to how or if state officials should respond to a recent rash of domestic violence.
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 2:22pm -

Court of Appeals Judge Jo Hart announced Monday that she will seek election to the Arkansas Supreme Court.
- 6 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 4:44pm -

Arkansas Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) has struck a deal with eBay to auction unclaimed property to begin January 27, 2012.
- 6 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 12:48pm -

A looming federal lawsuit will force a re-examination of newly formed State Senate districts.
- 6 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 11:36am -

Secretary of State Mark Martin (R) certified the Green Party of Arkansas to form a new political party and to appear on ballots through the November 2012 general election.
- 10 days ago, 19 Jan 12, 4:27pm -

I wrote last week about the battle for control of the Arkansas Senate as Republicans seek to take a majority  Continue Reading »
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 11:24am -

The 2014 elections might seem a long way off, but one group is already gearing up to try to defeat  Continue Reading »
- 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 11:16pm -

There are a handful of interesting state legislative primaries developing around the state – one of which is the Republican  Continue Reading »
- 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 6:17pm -

A gray, cold misty Sunday afternoon did not deter around one thousand pro-life supporters from turning out at the Arkansas  Continue Reading »
- 6 days ago, 22 Jan 12, 10:19pm -

I noticed with some interest a story from the Arkansas News Bureau saying that Rep. Clark Hall, who is running  Continue Reading »
- 9 days ago, 20 Jan 12, 10:10am -

A ranking released today by the Americans United for Life placed Arkansas as the fifth most pro-life state trailing only  Continue Reading »
- 10 days ago, 19 Jan 12, 1:59pm -

Since last summer, Rick Perry has enjoyed support from many Arkansans, including quite a few state legislators who pushed for  Continue Reading »
- 10 days ago, 19 Jan 12, 11:24am -

If you have not already noticed, several online websites – Google, Wikipedia, etc. – have launched a protest today regarding  Continue Reading »
- 11 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 3:00pm -

An estimated 59 jobs may leave Fort Smith later this year as Trane moves some production from its Fort Smith plant to an operation in Columbia, S.C.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:34pm -

Danville-based Chambers Bank disclosed today (Jan. 27) that it is under a cease and desist order issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. in December.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:11pm -

Natural gas as vehicle fuel is making incremental improvements as corporate fleets, personal use and fueling stations grow.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 10:13am -

According to the Arkansas Aerospace Alliance, more than 9,000 jobs in Arkansas are related to the industry, and total aviation and aerospace exports from Arkansas totaled $516.49 million in 2010.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 10:06am -

Trucking giant Arkansas Best recorded a fourth quarter profit of $1.4 million and a full-year profit of $6.16 million.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:16am -

A strong fourth quarter boosted transportation giant J.B. Hunt's full year earnings 29% higher.
- 3 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 4:32pm -

A six percent drop in December home sales led to a final year tally just short of 2010.
- 3 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 9:33am -

Headed for a possible writing career in New York, Walter Hussman returned to Arkansas to help with the family's evolving media empire. A temporary job turned permanent, and the rest is, well, history.
- 3 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 6:49am -

John Chambers, CEO of the bank's holding company, said a loss of about $5.5 million in 2011 should be "the end of the red-ink years."
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:38pm -

Lauraetta McBride Edgar, founder of Star Bolt & Screw Co. of North Little Rock, died Jan. 24 at the age of 81.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 11:26am -

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved funding for construction projects requested by Arkansas State University campuses in Newport and Jonesboro.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 11:03am -

Officials say improvements to the 38-room lodge will include renovations to the guest rooms, lobby, gift shop and meeting room.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 8:57am -

Highway officials have renamed the interchange the "Big Rock" interchange after a giant rock formation that was found during the project.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 8:55am -

United Steel Workers members in Texarkana have voted to approve a tentative contract agreement with Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 8:50am -

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the final three months of last year, the fastest growth in 2011.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 8:15am -

In this video, Arkansas Business news partner Today's THV talks to Jim Daven, the subject of the botched kidnapping attempt by a felon who now claims to have helped bury missing executive John Glasgow.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:55am -

A 66-year-old Fort Smith wholesale distributing company appears poised for growth after gaining membership in one of the nation’s largest wholesale grocery suppliers.
- 3 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 2:44am -

Chambers Bank of Danville, which lost almost $18 million in 2010, has been sanctioned by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the regulator said Friday.
- 1 day ago, 28 Jan 12, 3:22am -

Arkansas Best Corp. on Friday said higher average freight rates during the October through December period contributed to a profitable fourth quarter, but the company missed earnings estimates and shares plunged Friday.
- 1 day ago, 28 Jan 12, 3:20am -

The contract approved by union workers at Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.’s Texarkana plant includes lump-sum raises but no cost-of-living adjustments.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 8:55am -

Arkansas home sales fell 6 percent in December compared with December 2010, and 2011 was the worst year since the Arkansas Realtors Association began releasing statistics in 2004.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:32am -

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Thursday said efforts to “drive out cost and create efficiency” in part helped its fourth-quarter earnings performance.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:31am -

Workers with Union Pacific are cleaning up after 80 barrels of oil spilled in south Arkansas when a contractor for the railroad accidentally ruptured an oil line.
- 3 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 9:44am -

The Little Rock metropolitan area was named the fourth strongest local economy by BusinessWeek.com.
- 3 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 9:34am -

FAYETTEVILLE - After beginning Southeastern Conference play 0-4, many wondered if this would be another frustrating end to a great start for Arkansas’ women’s basketball team. After staying close in road losses to Georgia and Kentucky, the Razorb…
- 14 hours ago, 28 Jan 12, 3:46pm -

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas opened preseason practices Friday afternoon at Baum Stadium with usual high hopes. But the hopes of reaching the College World Series for a third time in nine years are met with equally high expectations of doing so for the fi…
- 17 hours ago, 28 Jan 12, 12:12pm -

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas travels to Alabama on Saturday (SEC Network, 12:30 p.m.) on the heels of a two-game win streak. The Razorbacks (15-5, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) defeated Auburn 56-53 Wednesday at Bud Walton Arena. The Crimson Tide (14-7, 2-…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:06pm -

FAYETTEVILLE - A win is a win. That was the prevailing theme among Arkansas’ players and coaches following the Razorbacks’ 56-53 victory over Auburn on Wednesday at Bud Walton Arena. As had been feared by Arkansas’ faithful, the Razorbacks were…
- 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 11:32pm -

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas overcame a sluggish start to beat Auburn 56-53 Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks (15-5, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) improved to 15-0 at home this season, despite only hitting 14.8 percent of their field goal…
- 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 11:28pm -

FAYETTEVILLE - Join in an interactive live blog as Arkansas faces Auburn at Bud Walton Arena. You can follow Matt Jones on Twitter @NWAMatt.
- 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 7:00pm -

FAYETTEVILLE - A game between Arkansas and Boise State in 2012 isn’t likely, the Broncos’ athletics director said Tuesday. In response to a question about Boise State’s football schedule in the coming year and referencing recent Internet chatte…
- 4 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 4:50pm -

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas hosts Auburn on Wednesday (CSS, 8 p.m.) after stepping out of conference for the final time over the weekend. The Razorbacks (14-5, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) are coming off a 66-64 upset win over then-No. 20 Michigan on Sat…
- 5 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 3:13pm -

Joe Adams finished the Senior Bowl much better than he began it. Adams fumbled on the South's opening drive, but was spectacular from there, finishing with 133 yards on eight catches. He had no touchdowns, but led all players in the all-star game wit…
- 6 hours ago, 28 Jan 12, 11:38pm -

Michigan State's Kirk Cousins and Wisconsin's Russell Wilson threw touchdown passes to lead the North to a 23-13 victory over the South in the Senior Bowl on Saturday. Arkansas receiver Joe Adams, the South's Most Outstanding Player, had six catches…
- 7 hours ago, 28 Jan 12, 10:41pm -

Tony Mitchell had 21 points, 15 rebounds and a career-high six blocked shots to lead North Texas to a 76-64 win over Arkansas State on Saturday. Brandan Walton scored a career-high 19 points and Roger Franklin had 10 points for the Mean Green (13-9,…
- 7 hours ago, 28 Jan 12, 10:34pm -

Trevor Releford scored 18 points and Alabama snapped a four-game losing streak, beating Arkansas 72-66 on Saturday. JaMychal Green finished with 14 points and eight rebounds for Crimson Tide (14-7, 3-4 Southeastern Conference), who won their 500th ga…
- 7 hours ago, 28 Jan 12, 10:30pm -

North Little Rock running back Altee Tenpenny, a four-star prospect for the class of 2013, has committed to Alabama. Multiple outlets are reporting the Tenpenny commitment, including national recruiting site 247sports.com. Tenpenny, a 5-foot-11, 200-…
- 15 hours ago, 28 Jan 12, 2:13pm -

Scan the various preseason baseball rankings and you'll see Arkansas ranked among the nation's Top 10 teams. But if you really want a sense of where Dave Van Horn has his program, check out the most recent construction project at Baum Stadium. Crews…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:40pm -

A pattern becomes evident with just a quick glance at the brief but illustrious history of the Little Rock Touchdown Club's annual awards. Something's in the water in Greenwood. Daniel Stegall, a former Bulldog quarterback who went on to try professi…
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:31pm -

Arkansas has secured a commitment from linebacker Vin Ascolese, a Parade All-American. Ascolese (6-2, 220) chose the Razorbacks over offers from schools including Illinois, Texas A&M, Cincinnati and Michigan State.
- 2 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:14pm -

For the first time this season, Arkansas held a lead late in a game away from the comforts of Walton Arena.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:46am -

This is the fifth in a series profiling the 11 individuals and one team that will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 3 at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:33am -

Coleman Coliseum has never been an easy place to win.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:32am -

UALR’s 10-point lead was down to four with a little more than a minute to play Saturday night against Denver, and the Jack Stephens Center crowd became unsettled.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:31am -

Tiger Woods put himself in position to win his second consecutive tournament Saturday, and this one would leave little doubt about which direction his game is going.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:30am -

Victoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday to win the Australian Open and take over the women’s No. 1 world ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:28am -

The idea didn’t seem so outlandish at the time. Not for a city about to open a new $720 million stadium, and surely not for a team with Peyton Manning under center.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:27am -

Riley Tucker snapped a 10-race losing streak in the $50,000 King Cotton Stakes for older sprinters Saturday afternoon at Oaklawn Park.
- 2 hours ago, 29 Jan 12, 3:26am -