An escaped inmate who has been on the run is back behind bars. Police captured Tim Buffington today after he escaped prison in June. A report was made earlier this morning about a possible sighting of the escapee near Booneville. A state trooper later found him in camouflage clothing outside of a home. Buffington was…

Dunkin Donuts on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd is officially open for business! The donut chain greeted its first customers around five this morning and there’s been a consistent flow os customers all day. The new MLK location is giving out free medium hot or iced coffee until September 22nd.

ASG has limited free testing materials available for students. ASG officials say that there just isn’t enough money in the budget for scantrons and bluebooks. The cost is about $10,000 a year. There are still some supplies available in the ASG office, Union room A669. However, they have limited the supplies to three per student.

The Fayetteville Ale Trail is a self-guided tour of seven breweries in Northwest Arkansas. The trail includes Apple Blossom Brewing Company, Core Brewing and Distilling Co., Ozark Beer Company, Fossil Cove Brewing Co., Saddlebock Brewery, Tanglewood Branch Beer Co. and West Mountain Brewing Company, and is celebrating its one year anniversary this week. To celebrate the Fayetteville…

Last night, Miss New York was crowned at the new Miss America but, one Arkansan was also in the spotlight. Miss Arkansas, Ashton Campell from Hindsville, was named second runner up at the Miss America Pageant after showcasing her vocal talent. Miss New York took home more than the crown she earning $50,000 in scholarship…

  Gas prices have taken a turn for the better in recent weeks. US regular gasoline retail price fell to an average of $3.49 per gallon in August. That’s 12 cents below the average in July and 21 cents below the average in June. Here in Fayetteville, gas prices average $3.14. Prices are expected to…

  It’s about that time of year again, flu shot season. The vaccine has arrived at the Pat Walker Health Center. It will be available for students who are showing symptoms as well as for those who are not. Walk in’s or appointments are now available.  

After a number of delays, the computer lab has reopened in the Arkansas Student Union. IT services announced today the grand re-opening of the general access computer lab. The lab is open from 8 A.M. to midnight on Monday through Friday and from 9 A.M. until midnight on Saturday and Sunday. An open house is…

Today the Springdale Police Department honored all the fallen heroes with a sentimental message read over the police radio at the exact same time the first plane hit The World Trade Center in 2001. The message read as follows: “On September 11, 2001, 2,973 people perished, including 343 firefighters, 23 police officers, and 37 Port…

If you’re feeling hungry, and little adventurous, head to Bentonville this weekend for a wild cooking competition. The 3rd annual World Championship Squirrel Cook-off is taking place on the Bentonville square this Saturday. Contestants have to chop and prep their squirrels on site the day of competition. Last year’s winner prepared squirrel sliders. The event…