The Arkansas senate voted to override Governor Mike Beebe’s veto on a bill requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls. Opponents say the bill is unnecessary and would cause problems for the elderly or poor trying to cast their vote. But, supporters say the bill will increase the integrity of elections by deterring…

The U of A Headliner Committee announced country singer Kip Moore as the headliner for the spring concert in Barnhill Arena on May second. The committee selects one big concert each year. Past performers include John Mayer and Kid Cudi. Ticket information has not been released yet, but we will keep you up-to-date with any…

Gas prices are down for the fourth straight day. AAA reports the national average fell to $3.67 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s down 11 cents since last month and down 22 cents compared to last year. People in Wyoming are seeing the lowest gas prices, at three dollars and 33 cents a…

A local food charity is on the verge of expansion. Feed Fayetteville purchased a formerly abandoned church on Locust Avenue. The building is currently under renovations, but soon it will serve as the main headquarters for the local charity as well as Feed Communities and Edible Ozarkansas. The new home for Feed Fayetteville is expected…

The Primal Challenge, a 4 mile obstacle course and adventure race, is coming to Fayetteville April 20. The race includes tough physical challenges and rough terrain to test your limits. The group directing the race says they hope to draw in participants from all over the region. The race is set for 8:30 a.m. on…

After a disappointing performance at the Coca-Cola Classic and dropping to 19th in the polls the Diamond Hogs bounced back this weekend in their series against San Diego State. The hogs swept the four game series, and Coach Dave Van Horn earned his 1,000th career victory over the weekend. Throughout the series the Razorbacks previously…

The Arkansas House voted against a bill to lower the cost of conceal carry gun licenses. House Bill 1329 would have cut the fee in half, from 100 dollars to 50. The cost for veterans or anyone over 60 would have been lowered to $25. The fee would have dropped to zero for those with…

Voting opened today for the U of A’s Associated Student Government senators and Executive Officers. This election will choose the 2013 and 2014 Associated Student Government President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer as well as academic enrollment- based Senators. To learn about the candidates and vote, visit asg.uark.edu/elections . You can log in with your…

Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe vetoed Senate Bill 134 this afternoon which would have banned abortions at 12 weeks into a pregnancy. Last week, Governor Beebe vetoed a measure banning abortions 20 weeks into a pregnancy, but the Legislature overrode it. Beebe says the law contradicts the U.S. Constitution because it imposes a ban on a…