Teams that play video‑game sounds when a penalty ends and fans who sing the same pop hit at every game can feel like a joke to outsiders. In hockey, for example, the Penguins and Sabres have been heard blasting a “1‑up” chime from Super Mario whenever a player comes out of the box. The idea is to
Arkansas State University has officially named Stacy Walz the dean of its College of Nursing and Health Professions, ending her interim status that began in 2025. Walz, who has a long history with the college as associate dean and chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, will take over full responsibi
Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th
Arkansas has always relied on farming—poultry, cattle, and crops pump billions into the state’s economy and keep rural towns alive. Yet for years, the veterinarians who safeguard this backbone were scarce because most new vets had to leave Arkansas just to study. The result? The state spent years tr
Baseball saw some big wins last Saturday. Bay Port crushed De Pere in two straight games, scoring nine runs in the first match and five in the second. Pitcher Quinn Boeckman held his own early on, while Parker Broehm and Ethan Hawley stepped up later. Meanwhile, Notre Dame completely shut out Green
Baseball now has a fresh way for teams to challenge calls. When a pitcher, batter or catcher thinks the umpire missed a ball‑strike, they can tap their head a few times and say “challenge. ” The new system uses cameras that automatically check whether the ball crossed the strike zone. Each team can
Baseball fans in South Carolina have a great way to catch the Atlanta Braves this season without paying for cable. Thanks to a deal between the team and Gray Media, 25 regular-season games will air for free on local stations like Palmetto Sports & Entertainment and WIS. No subscription needed—just a
Baseball fans have a new way to shout out a bad call: a quick pat on the head. The Automated Ball‑Strike Challenge System (ABS) lets each team challenge two calls in a game, and the signal is as simple as tapping the crown of the head while saying “challenge. ” It’s easy for players, coaches and eve
Arkansas Tech University is expanding its hands‑on teaching options with a fresh outdoor program. A former graduate has donated $50, 000 to create a fund that will help students pay for trips to Crooked Creek Ranch, a 500‑acre site near Yellville. The ranch sits next to the Arkansas Game and Fish Co
Arkansas is buzzing with cultural events this season. Music lovers have plenty to look forward to. The Arkansas Symphony is hosting a chamber concert featuring works by Brahms and Schoenberg. This event, titled "From Roots to Revolution, " will take place in Little Rock. The performances will happen
