Robert "Ro" Arrington is now the permanent leader of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. This group is the state's largest bond issuer. Arrington had been filling in as interim president since August. He took over after the previous leader, Mark Conine, stepped down. Arrington has been part
Oregon is facing a serious issue with student literacy. Governor Tina Kotek is pushing for better reading education, but the state's universities are not fully on board. The governor formed a panel to improve how future teachers are trained. The panel suggested using more research-backed teaching m
Lane Kiffin's sudden move to LSU has sparked a heated debate. The former Mississippi coach and the university's athletic director, Keith Carter, are at odds over what really happened. Kiffin claims he wanted to coach the team through the College Football Playoff. He says the players also wanted him
A new movie about the life of B. B. King is on the way. It's called "Lucille, " after King's famous guitar. This film will show how King went from a poor life in Mississippi to becoming a world-famous blues star. It will also talk about his famous guitar, Lucille, and how it was a big part of his li
The latest rankings for women's college basketball teams in the USA are out, and it's clear that some teams are really shining. Connecticut, Texas, and South Carolina are leading the pack, showing strong performances on the court. These teams have been consistent, winning most of their games and ear
College football coaches are getting paid a lot of money. Lane Kiffin is the latest example. He just got a big job at Louisiana State University (LSU). The school will pay him about $91 million over seven years. That's a lot of money! Some people think this is a problem. They say it shows what's wro
Lane Kiffin made a surprising career move, leaving Ole Miss just as they were about to secure a spot in the playoffs. He's now the head coach at LSU, a team known for winning big. Kiffin said he wanted to stay with Ole Miss through the playoffs, but it wasn't allowed. This decision came right after
On Dec. 2, sports fans have a lot to look forward to. The day kicks off with some exciting hockey matches. First up, Lulea Hockey takes on Ilves Tampere at noon, followed by ERC Ingolstadt versus Frolunda Gothenburg at 2:30 p. m. Both games are on NHL Network. College basketball is also in full swi
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
Actors Theatre of Little Rock is shaking things up with an "immersive" take on "Hairspray. " This isn't your average play. The action happens all around the audience, making it a unique experience. The story follows Tracy Turnblad, a plus-sized teen from the 1960s, who lands a spot on a TV dance sho
