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Storm Tragedy Claims Lives Near Fairview

March 6, 2026

A mother and her daughter lost their lives during a severe weather event in northern Oklahoma. The accident happened on Thursday night while they were traveling near Fairview, a small town about 100 miles northwest of Oklahoma City. Authorities located the crash on State Highway 60 and 243, roughly

sports

NFL Free‑Agency Dreams: How Teams Could Reboot Their Roster

March 6, 2026

Free‑agency season is here and the market is buzzing with speculation. Some analysts see a weak draft and strong veteran options, while others think the class is a waste. The truth lies somewhere in between – certain teams could find their missing pieces by signing the right free agents. Fi

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Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

March 6, 2026

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Wome

business

Freeman Health Expands in Arkansas While Tech Giants Push AI into Care

March 6, 2026

Freeman Health System, based in Missouri, has agreed to purchase four Arkansas hospitals for $112 million. The deal covers the 128‑bed Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, the 222‑bed center in Springdale, a 64‑bed women’s hospital in Willow Creek, and the 73‑bed Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

weather

Storm Season Builds: Many States Face Weeks of Dangerous Weather

March 5, 2026

The weather radar is pointing a warning toward large parts of the United States, signaling that people in the south and central regions should brace for a chain of severe storms. The national agency says that damage from winds, hail and tornadoes will peak on Friday, yet danger could linger each day

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A Long‑Haul Fight for Health in an Indonesian Jail

March 5, 2026

Jarred Shaw, once a tall college basketball star from Dallas, now sits in a cramped cell in Tangerang, Indonesia. He was convicted of drug possession after receiving CBD gummies from Thailand, a product he claimed used to ease Crohn’s disease symptoms. The Indonesian authorities seized 132 gummies,

politics

Texas Primaries: A Big Shake‑Up Ahead of 2026

March 3, 2026

The 2026 midterms start with Texas primaries that could change the Senate. Two key races happen in a state Democrats want to flip. Republicans fear that if Ken Paxton beats long‑time Senator John Cornyn, Democrats might win the seat in November. Paxton has already cost Republicans a lot of

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Future Stars: What the 2026 NFL Draft Could Look Like

March 3, 2026

The 2026 draft is almost here, and CBS Sports has flipped its mock to reflect new trends after the combine. The biggest change is a trade that would move the Buffalo Bills into the top ten to grab a new wide‑receiver. The Bills want more weapons for Josh Allen after criticism of their offense las

education

The New Dome: How a Reopened Planetarium Is Changing Learning

March 3, 2026

A new chapter is opening for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as its planetarium, renamed after a generous donor, will welcome students and the public again in fall 2026. After almost twenty years of silence, the venue is being upgraded with state‑of‑the‑art projection and sound. The

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Faculty Committee Pushes for Professor’s Return After Controversial Posts

February 28, 2026

A group of faculty members at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has issued a unanimous recommendation that the university should not fire Dr. Shirin Saeidi, an Iranian‑born political science professor who has been suspended over her social media activity. The committee’s decision comes afte