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Jan 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Arkansas Art Scene: What's Happening This Season

Arkansas is buzzing with art this season. First up, the Arkansas Arts Council's "Small Works on Paper" exhibit is making its rounds. This year marks the 39th edition, featuring tiny artworks by 40 Arkansas artists. The show kicked off in Pine Bluff and will travel to eight other cities. The pieces a

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Jan 03 2026EDUCATION

Arkansas Schools See Big Drop in Students

Arkansas public schools are seeing fewer students than they have in two decades. The state's education department reports that the number of K-12 students in public schools has dropped to 465, 421 this year. That's nearly 9, 000 fewer students than last year. The decline isn't just happening in one

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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

How Arkansas Education Funds Are Being Used in Unusual Ways

Arkansas education officials have shed light on some surprising purchases made using public funds through the state's Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program. Among the items bought were a luxury chicken coop, high-end gaming chairs, and designer clothing. The chicken coop, priced at $607. 99, was

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma City's Olympic Surprise: How a Small City Landed Big Events

Oklahoma City has always been a city on the rise, but no one expected it to become an Olympic host. In 2024, the city made headlines when it was announced that it would host seven medal events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a big deal for a city that had never hosted an Olympic event be

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Dec 01 2025SPORTS

Arkansas Sports Legends to be Honored in 2026

Arkansas is set to celebrate some of its top athletes and coaches in 2026. The Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame will welcome 11 new members. These inductees come from different sports like baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. There are also two big names from horse racing joining the list. T

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Oklahoma's Business Growth Program: A Trade-Off for Companies

Oklahoma has introduced new tax rules that could impact businesses considering the Business Expansion Incentive Program. The Tax Commission has clarified that companies enrolled in this program cannot immediately use certain tax credits. Instead, they must wait until they complete the program to acc

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Nov 23 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma's Defense Shines Again, But Can Their Offense Keep Up?

Oklahoma's defense is on fire. They just shut down Missouri's powerful rushing attack, holding them to just 70 yards on the ground. This is the same defense that upset Alabama last week. They're looking like a playoff contender, but there's a big problem: their offense isn't keeping up. John Mateer

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma's Win: A Lesson in Turning Mistakes into Victories

Oklahoma's football team showed how to turn mistakes into wins. They beat Tennessee 33-27. John Mateer was key. He threw for 159 yards and ran for 80. With less than two minutes left, he scored the final touchdown. This sealed the deal. Tennessee had three turnovers. Oklahoma scored 13 points from

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Oct 27 2025LIFESTYLE

Arkansas's Top Spots for Sips and Bites

Arkansas has some amazing places to grab a drink or a bite to eat. People voted for their favorites, and the results are in! From cozy bars to fancy wine spots, there's something for everyone. Four Quarter Bar in North Little Rock won big. It's the best bar, neighborhood bar, dive bar, and even the

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Oct 25 2025SPORTS

Fresh Faces on the Line: Oklahoma's Young Tackles Step Up

Oklahoma's offensive line is getting a youthful boost. Ryan Fodje, a true freshman, is set to make his first career start at right tackle. This comes after Derek Simmons, a senior, got hurt in practice. Fodje has been playing guard but is moving back to tackle, a spot he played in high school. Fodj

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