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Record Shooting Night Propels Razorbacks to Win
COLUMBIA, Mo. — To put it simply, that was the best shooting performance by an Arkansas men’s basketball team in SEC play. Ever. The Razorbacks shot 62.7 percent from the field – a program record in an SEC game – to defeat Missouri 94-61 at Mizzou Arena on Tuesday night. The 33-point victory was the…
Walton College Students to Compete in Kelley School of Business National Diversity Case Competition
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, selected four students to compete in the Kelley School of Business National Diversity Case Competition taking place Jan. 15-16, 2016, at the Indiana University campus in Bloomington. Walton students Boston Woodworth, Tatiana Polydore, Byron Alley and Cordell Griffin…
Law Professor Remembered as Dedicated Teacher, Trusted Adviser
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Arkansas Newswire) — Albert Matthew Francis Witte, University of Arkansas professor emeritus, former NCAA president and World War II bombardier, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the age of 92. According to his son Rob, Witte died peacefully and was surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. A memorial service is scheduled for 2…
Arkansas State Police investigating officer involved shooting
ASHLEY COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting in Crossett on Thursday, December 31. According to an ASP report, officers were issuing a warrant for David Massey, Jr. when he fled in a vehicle toward a sheriff’s deputy. The deputy fired his pistol at the vehicle before being struck by…
Former Razorback Michael Qualls arrested on drug charges
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Former Razorback basketball player Michael Qualls was arrested on drug and speeding charges Wednesday morning. Qualls was stopped for speeding on I-49 in Fayetteville around 8 a.m. According to Arkansas State Police, during the traffic stop, the state trooper “detected an odor” and found marijuana inside his vehicle. Qualls, 21, was booked…
Search Continues for Country Singer Craig Strickland
KAY COUNTY, Okla. — The search for country singer Craig Strickland continues today in Oklahoma. Strickland, lead singer for Fayetteville based band Backroad Anthem, did not return from a duck hunting trip over the weekend. Crews found the body of his friend Chase Morland, 22, yesterday. In a tweet, Strickland’s wife Helen, former Miss Arkansas…
UPDATE: Gov. Hutchinson declares 9 additional counties as disaster areas; 21 total
Update: Tuesday, December 29 5:40 PM LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued disaster declarations for nine additional counties. These counties include: Baxter, Chicot, Crawford, Jackson, Jefferson, Little River, Mario, Montgomery and Sebastian. As damage assessments continue, additional counties may be added. Original Story: December 28 5:32 PM LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Asa Hutchinson…
Deadly Tornadoes and Flooding Strike the Midwest
At least 25 people have been killed in the Plains and Midwest from a combination of tornadoes and flooding over a multi-day stretch of dangerous weather. Investigators from the National Weather Service say a tornado that hit Garland, Texas, Saturday was an EF4 – that’s the second strongest tornado rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The…
Nine To Be Honored At 19th Red Tie Dinner and Auction Awards
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Nine student-athletes representing eight sports were selected as the latest honorees of the 19th Annual Red Tie Dinner and Auction Awards. Each year, the Razorbacks recognize student-athletes whose performance throughout their career raised their respective sport to new heights while striving to uphold the athletic department’s character goals. The 2015-2016 honorees include:…
One killed in Pope County after severe storms
ATKINS, Ark. — One person was killed after severe storms hit Pope County this morning. According to the Pope County Sheriff’s Department, 18-year-old woman was killed after straight line winds caused a tree to fall on her home. Four other people were inside the house. An 18th month old toddler was transported to St. Mary’s Regional Medical…