2025 Arkansas Derby prediction, odds, horses, contenders: Surprising picks by expert who nailed Breeders' Cup

With just a little over one month left until the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert will be putting faith in three-year-old Cornucopian at the 2025 Arkansas Derby on Saturday. Baffert trainer hasn't participated in the Run for the Roses since 2021 after …

Hempstead County Sheriff posts open letter to Arkansas legislators regarding plans for prison

By Press Release Dear Senators and State Representatives: I am writing to ask you to support the proposed construction of a new 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County, Arkansas. This facility is essential for addressing the growing inmate population, ensuring …

Arkansas State Parks and Arkansas Archeological Survey announce designation of three State Archeological Landmarks

PARKIN — Arkansas State Parks (ASP) and the Arkansas Archeological Survey (ARAS) have announced the designation of three Arkansas State Parks as Arkansas State Archeological Landmarks. This historic designation, authorized under Arkansas Code § 13-6-306 ( …

Arkansas will have active weather this weekend

Arkansas’ unemployment rate remains at 3.6% in February

Graphic courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Commerce.LITTLE ROCK — Today, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Policy and Innovation, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced that Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate …

Arkansas falls in Sweet 16 in OT to No. 3 seed (9th-ranked) Texas Tech

Photo courtesy of the University of Arkansas.SAN FRANCISCO — Darrion Williams, who was 2-of-10 from 3-point range, made a triple with 25 seconds left in regulation to force overtime then made a basket in the lane with seven seconds left in overtime to lift …

Arkansas fans hopeful for Razorback future with Calipari

"It's a disappointing end, but we're all optimistic about what we can see in the future,” said Razorback fan Brandon Pride. ARKANSAS, USA — As the Arkansas Razorbacks came just short of an Elite Eight appearance in Thursday night’s game …

"He put the nation on notice": Jay Williams praises John Calipari for reviving Arkansas as a college hoops powerhouse

Arkansas' March Madness run has come to an end, but John Calipari's first season leading the Razorbacks was undoubtedly a success. The veteran head coach guided the Razorbacks to a 22-14 overall record and a Sweet 16 appearance. ESPN analyst Jay …

Why we love Black Ribbon Books in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center diverse and new authors, connect readers to books in a …

Arkansas Postcard Past: Helena, circa 1908

NEW On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. Helena, circa 1908: The sender was at a hotel, perhaps the Cleburne Hotel on the left. “There is a wash stand in the corner, brussels carpet on the floor …