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Fort Smith sixth-grader wins 2026 Arkansas State Spelling Bee

Karthik Dalai of Sebastian County claimed the 2026 Arkansas State Spelling Bee title last week, winning among a field of 56 county champions at the Arkansas 4-H Vines Center in Little Rock. The 11-year-old East Hills Middle School student, the son of Venkata Dalai and Phani Kampella of Fort Smith,...
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This Massive Arkansas Spring Forms Its Own 10-Acre Lake And It’s Absolutely Stunning

You hear the water before you really notice what’s happening. It rises straight out of the ground with surprising force, pushing up from deep underground and spreading across the surface. The first time I stood beside it, I kept staring at the water, trying to grasp how much was...
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Funky Stretch Pizza brings unique toppings & far-out vibes to North Little Rock

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This week, the Eat It Up crew crossed the Arkansas River into Dogtown to try the newest pizza spot in Argenta. Funky Stretch Pizza features a creative menu filled with creations, including pizzas like the Gugu, Hokou, and Hot Yowie. Don't forget to try the peanut butter jelly wings and the...
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Debate sparks as Arkansas TV looks to end PBS affiliation due to federal funding...

CONWAY, Ark. — Arkansas TV, formerly known as Arkansas PBS, is holding its first commission meeting on Thursday since voting to change the name and end its affiliation with PBS. But there are some that say that there should be a continuance of the PBS affiliation, and they're hoping...
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Bits & Pieces: I always go backwards when I’m backin’ up

We’ve got something in common with Rooster Cogburn: we have testified in federal court in the Western District of Arkansas. OK, OK — our testimony wasn’t given in a gravelly voice before Hangin’ Judge Parker in his Fort Smith courtroom. But it was in a federal courtroom in Fayetteville. Unlike our fictional US...
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Severe weather leaves damage, power outages in parts of Arkansas

Thousands of Arkansas customers are without power due to severe weather Wednesday morning.
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Remains found in Idaho identified as missing Arkansas man

Human remains found near an Idaho river have been identified as a Springdale man who was reported missing nearly six years ago.
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Women’s History Month spotlight: Meteorologist Melinda Mayo takes her final forecast bow

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As Women’s History Month shines a spotlight on standout women in the community, one familiar face at Channel Seven is taking a well-earned bow. Melinda Mayo, the station’s longtime meteorologist, is wrapping up her career and reflecting on a path that made history in Arkansas. She is the...
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Billions, Batteries, and Big Industry: Arkansas Solar Mega‑Project Finds New Owner

By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff WILSON, Ark. – March 11, 2026 – A Boston-based private...
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U of A board approves plans to divert millions to athletics, receives pushback from...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Over two dozen state lawmakers are pushing back against a resolution approved by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees that would provide nearly $11 million to the Razorbacks Athletic Department. The board approved the resolution during its January 28, 2026, meeting. It would have...

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