The Arkansas Newswrap: May 30, 2025

A convicted murderer’s escape from prison draws international attention to northern Arkansas. A school district in Northeast Arkansas gets taken over by the state. And, More reporting on the human fallout from the bankruptcy of a chain of private-equity …

Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 5-30-25

By Press Release Every day, across Arkansas and our nation, human trafficking silently preys on the vulnerable, exploiting innocence and eroding lives. It is a crisis that hides in plain sight—within our communities, along our highways, and behind closed …

Arkansas Dominates ND State 6-2 in NCAA Tourney; Kozeal Shines

Arkansas showcased its prowess in the NCAA Tournament by defeating North Dakota State 6-2 in their regional opener. Despite early runs from the Bison, the Razorbacks responded with strong offense led by Cam Kozeal. He contributed significantly with an RBI …

Arkansas Razorbacks Defeat North Dakota State 6-2 in NCAA Opener

Arkansas Razorbacks, seeded No. 3, secured a 6-2 victory against North Dakota State Bison in their opening game of the NCAA Tournament. The Razorbacks improved their record to 44-13, while the Bison fell to 20-33. Aiden Jimenez struggled in the start but …

Arkansas prison escape: $20K reward on police chief turned convict

Anti-death penalty activist from Arkansas nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

A Pepperdine University academic has nominated North Little Rock anti-capital-punishment activist Jeff Hood to receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "service to the condemned on death row and his peacemaking example to the world." In a …

Facing Heartbreak After SEC Results, Arkansas Given New Ray of Hope with Latest Announcement

They didn’t get to compete this year. But they’ve already won big for the future. Arkansas Gymnastics may have ended their 2024-25 season on the outside looking in, eliminated from the SEC Championships despite a stunning campaign, but a major decision …

After a months-long slog, Arkansas corn is finally in the ground

LITTLE ROCK — While the wet spring of 2025 continues toward summer, nearly all of Arkansas growers’ corn is, at last, in the ground. According to a May 26 U.S. Department of Agriculture report, the state’s growers reported that 98 percent of planned 710, …

Arkansas State Parks celebrates Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 6-8

Arkansas State Parks invites you to join us for Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend from noon on Friday, June 6, until Sunday evening, June 8, 2025. Our state parks provide access to 12 rivers and 29 lakes, making Arkansas a renowned destination that draws …

McFeely: A clutch hit (or two) by Bison would've gone long way against powerhouse Arkansas

If you want to know in college baseball terms what North Dakota State was facing in its first game of the NCAA tournament Friday against Arkansas, look at it through the lens of basketball. Remember when the Bison men's basketball team played Duke and …