Winter Weather on Campus; Walmart Lay-offs

Winter Weather

Patchy freezing fog will hit out area in the late evening hours. Temperatures will drop to as low as 10 degrees tonight but can get up to 34 degrees tomorrow. Accumulation will decrease over the next few days but snow may be coming back to visit Friday.

On Campus

Even with the economy recovering, more Northwest Arkansas residents are finding themselves without a job.

The college of Education and Health Professions welcomes a new Dean effective March 1.

Around Northwest Arkansas

Cold air continues to move across Arkansas bringing a further hazard to roads already clogged with a snow and slush in the Northern half of the state.

The House has approved legislation that would keep the salaries for Arkansas-elected officials flat next fiscal year.

The Arkansas scholarship lottery points-for-prizes online store is now open.

Around the World

Iran is enriching uranium, despite threats of sanctions.

A group of West African men are suing Wal-Mart,saying a store in Colorado fired them to make room for local workers.

In yet another recall, Toyota says nearly half a million cars may have brake problems.

Sports

Arkansas sophomore guard Courtney Fortson has been named SEC player of the week.

The Arkansas gymnastics team is ranked #3 in national polls.

The New Orleans Saints win their first ever Super Bowl and fans are still celebrating on Bourbon Street.

This weekend is the NBA’s all-star game but it might be missing Kobe Bryant.

Football season is over but NASCAR is right around the corner as speed week begins in Daytona Beach to open the season.