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Omahogs help bring business boom to Arkansas amid College World Series
KTHV - Arkansas
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June 13, 2025
Hog fans are preparing for their watch parties ahead of Saturday's big game, and that means businesses in Arkansas are expecting a big boom over the weekend. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Not everyone is traveling to Omaha, Nebraska, for Razorback baseball,...
Omaha Scouting Report: Arkansas
Crescent City Sports - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
(Photo: Michael Bacigalupi) The 2025 Men’s College World Series gets underway Friday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, ushering in what has the makings of a balanced, wide-open battle for the national title. Action on LSU’s side of the...
Beth Anne Rankin Baker seeks 2026 Republican nomination for Arkansas House seat
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 13, 2025
Consultant Beth Anne Rankin Baker of Magnolia, who served as a policy advisor and director of state-federal affairs for Gov. Mike Huckabee, will seek the 2026 Republication nomination in District 99 in the state House of Representatives -- a House...
Dr. Rankin Baker running for Arkansas House District 99 seat
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Dr. Beth Anne Rankin Baker of Magnolia has announced her candidacy for Arkansas State Representative District 99 which comprises parts of Miller, Lafayette and Columbia counties. The seat is currently held by Rep. Lane Jean (R-Magnolia) who cannot...
Little Rock Weekend Guide: June 12-15
Little Rock Soiree - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
The weather may be a little iffy, but the forecast still calls for fun. Let’s get into it. Thursday, June 12 Ladies Night Out at Painted Tree // Retail therapy is real, especially when your girlfriends are involved. Load up and meet up at the WLR...
Kovarna’s blast highlights Hinton softball’s rout of George-Little Rock
Le Mars Daily Sentinel - Iowa
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June 12, 2025
HINTON — Going, going, still going. Gone. Hinton junior Karlyn Kovarna blasted a long home run as part of a 10-0 win over George-Little Rock in War Eagle Conference action Tuesday. The home run, the second of the season for Kovarna, sailed well...
Arkansas community pushes back on proposed National Park Service cuts
KFSM - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
Residents and city leaders are raising concerns about the impact the proposed 2026 federal budget could have on places like the Fort Smith National Historic Site. FORT SMITH, Ark. — A new federal budget proposal could cut funding for hundreds of...
Best scenic views in the South: A travel gem in every state
Savannah Now - Georgia
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From mountains to bayous, the southern United States offers a generous variety of features that make for stunning photography and delightful scenery. This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking – and perhaps,...
Arkansas women's basketball to play at SMU in ACC-SEC Challenge
Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas women’s basketball will travel to SMU for the 2025 ACC-SEC Challenge, ESPN announced Thursday. The Razorbacks and Mustangs will play Dec. 4 inside Moody Coliseum. It will be the 30th matchup between the old Southwest...
Traveling abroad? | CDC recommends getting vaccinated against measles
KXTV, ABC 10 - California
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Most measles cases in the U.S. come from people not vaccinated who traveled internationally then returned home to the states, the CDC says. SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Millions of people are expected to travel out of the country this summer, but...
Arkansas Travelers celebrate 50 years of Greg Johnston …
KARK - Arkansas
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The artist who brought painting to the people, with works completed for PBS viewers in less than a half-hour with little more than a large bristle brush, putty knife and plenty of encouragement, certainly wouldn’t have envisioned one of his works...
Arkansas officials release photos of aftermath at Devil's Den State Park from severe storms on June 6
KFSM - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
Officials confirm the site is back up and running, with only one cabin, the pool, the store, and the cafe still closed. WEST FORK, Ark. — Damage from winds and a tornado-warned storm caused serious damage to one of the area's famous outdoor...
After Meleek Thomas, Darius Acuff, John Calipari’s Arkansas gets another transfer portal boost with 7’0 center Elmir Dzafic
Sportskeeda
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June 12, 2025
Arkansas are wasting no time reshaping their roster as they look to build on last season’s Sweet 16 run under head coach John Calipari. The Razorbacks’ latest signing is Bosnian center Elmir Dzafic, a young prospect with international experience...
Time Traveler Insists Tulsa, Oklahoma Will Have Massive Tornado in 2026
Z94 - Oklahoma
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June 12, 2025
You can find absolutely anything on the internet. It's the commonality that binds us all to information none of us wanted, like conspiracies and bold predictions. Did you know a fair number of people believe that a portal to the Flat Earth Ice...
Two new scams could effect your summer travel plans
Deltaplex Media - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
Heading into the summer months, travel is on a lot of people’s minds. Cara Carlin from the BBB in Little Rock told Deltaplex News about two new scams that are up and active. One of the scams involves texts and emails that are allegedly sent from...
Michigan Man Killed by Arkansas State Police and US Marshalls
Power 95.9 - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
A Michigan man, who was wanted in connection with a violent carjacking and kidnapping, was fatally shot by State Troopers in Arkansas on Wednesday afternoon following a multi-state search. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) positively identified the...
Ozarks at Large's Omaha correspondent offers recommendations to Arkansas travelers
KUAF - Arkansas
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The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball squad is heading to Omaha to begin their first weekend of play in the Men’s College World Series. For those planning on making the 6 hour drive and looking for things to do when the Razorbacks aren’t on the field,...
Whew, Pig! Louisville men's hoops to visit Arkansas on Dec. 3 in ACC-SEC Challenge
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Next season's ACC-SEC Challenge will be pretty spicy for the Louisville basketball program. According to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, the Cardinals will travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas to face the Razorbacks. That's right...
North Little Rock man sentenced to 20 years for taking two 13-year-old girls to motel for sex with men
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 11, 2025
A 43-year-old North Little Rock man has accepted a 20-year prison sentence for his role in bringing two 13-year-old girls to a motel for sex with two other men while he was under investigation in another county for molesting one of the girls....
LSU baseball team, new Mike the Tiger float travels to Omaha for College World Series
KLFY - Louisiana
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June 11, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — It’s a big week for LSU Baseball as the Tigers head to Omaha for their 20th College World Series appearance in program history. And before the team hit the road, fans made sure to send them off in true Tiger...