Arkansas History for August 17: Gunfight at Garland County Courthouse

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 17, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and...

Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for Aug. 16, 2025

The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 16 drawing 23-40-49-65-69, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball...

Family, football and burritos: Canton native builds life of purpose at Arkansas eatery

Area students awarded Arkansas State Employees Association scholarships

Special to the Advance The Arkansas State Employees Association awarded a record number of scholarships for 2025. Sixty recipients received awards of $1,000 each through ASEA’s flagship program, which supports the educational advancement of ASEA...

Dangerous heat continues to impact Arkansas

40/29 Meteorologist Drake Foley says temperatures will continue to reach into the upper 90s and low 100s over the next few days. A slight cooldown to average temps looks to return on Wednesday.Watch the videocast above to learn more.7-Day Forecast...

Arkansas business owner arrested in Oklahoma for human trafficking

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES. AN ARKANSAS BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED HERE IN THE METRO. THAT OWNER IS ACCUSED OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THE SUSPECT IS IN CHARGE OF SEVERAL MASSAGE PARLORS ACROSS HOT SPRINGS. THE STATE’S AG SAYS THREE OF THE BUSINESSES WERE...

Saucy Bosses building tradition of success at Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge

When it comes to culinary arts, Union County is quickly building a tradition of success at the Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge. A year after winning the Junior Division, the Saucy Bosses delivered a third-place finish in the competition that was held...

Arkansas football report: Monte Harrison, CJ Brown, more pass-catchers stand out in scrimmage

FAYETTEVILLE — Throughout much of the offseason, Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green has demonstrated a solid connection with new receivers O’Mega Blake and Raylen Sharpe. Blake, a Charlotte transfer, looks like the Razorbacks’ leading option at...

Business people Northwest Arkansas

Dr. Amy Simpson joined the medical staff of Hancock Veterinary Services of Springdale on June 30. Simpson, a Greenwood native, brings several years of experience and a patient-centered philosophy to the animal hospital. She'll focus on small...

Analysis: Will transfers give Arkansas football the yards after catch boost it needs?

August 16, 2025 at 4:09 p.m. by Ethan Westerman Arkansas wide receiver O’Mega Blake runs after a catch, Saturday, April 12, 2025, during a practice at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports) FAYETTEVILLE...

Commentary: Arkansas football might just have something in RB Mike Washington

August 16, 2025 at 2:00 a.m. by Nate Allen Arkansas running back Mike Washington is shown during practice Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports) FAYETTEVILLE — In our so politically divided country it seems most...

VIDEOS: Sam Pittman, Fernando Carmona recap Arkansas football's second preseason scrimmage

August 16, 2025 at 1:21 p.m. Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman looks on, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, during the team's 11th practice of fall camp at the Fred W. Smith Football Center at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. (Hank...

ARKANSAS A-Z: Confederacy’s Parsons fought multiple battles in state

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Mosby Monroe Parsons served as a Confederate officer throughout Arkansas during the Civil War. Parsons saw action at Prairie Grove, Little Rock and Helena, and he...

Takeaways from Arkansas football's second scrimmage of fall camp

Hannah Osborn disappearance: Missing Arkansas teen's dad issues desperate plea, ‘If you are out there…’

The father of a missing Bradford, Arkansas teen has issued a desperate plea as a search is underway for his daughter. Hannah Osborn’s family is searching for answers after she disappeared, being last seen on Saturday night, August 10, leaving her...

Woman Unearths 2.3 Carat Diamond For Her Future Engagement Ring In Arkansas State Park

A woman has found the diamond for a future engagement ring at a state park in Arkansas known for its sparkling gemstones and wild geological history. Micherre Fox, a 31-year-old from Manhattan, New York, recently unearthed the 2.3-carat diamond –...

Arkansas football QB Taylen Green looking for Year 2 magic

FAYETTEVILLE — Quarterbacks in the second year under the tutelage of Bobby Petrino have been, almost without fail, wildly more productive than they were in their first seasons. Arkansas fans will obviously recall 2010 when Ryan Mallett broke...

Arkansas football notebook: Practices closing as season nears

FAYETTEVILLE — Safety Miguel Mitchell led the 'H-O-G-S' jumping jacks to wrap up flex and kick off the 13th practice Friday for the Arkansas football team, which was the final session open to members of the media, presumably for the season. The...

Democratic Party of Arkansas elects new chair

NEXT WEEK BUT THERE IS SOME RELIEF EXPECTED BY WEDNESDAY. MORE ON THAT COMING UP IN YOUR 7 DAY FORECAST. BREAKING NEWS, JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM. ARKANSAS DEMOCRATS JUST ELECTED A NEW PARTY CHAIR. MARCUS JONES WILL NOW SERVE AS LEADER OF THE...

Arkansas History for August 16: Ketty Lester’s birthday

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 16, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and...