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 UNC basketball team pulled off a thrilling win against the Kentucky Wildcats, thanks to a standout performance by freshman Derek Dixon. In the final moments of the game, Dixon showed incredible composure, sinking a tough three-pointer and a crucial layup to secure the victory. His fearless attit
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
A winter storm has been causing trouble across the Midwest and Northeast. In West Virginia, a truck driver had a close call early this morning. Their tractor-trailer skidded off a bridge in Mason County due to slippery roads. Rescue teams had to work hard to get the driver out safely. Roads are stil
Cutter Boley, Kentucky's standout quarterback, is now at a crossroads. The unexpected firing of head coach Mark Stoops has left Boley and the team in a state of shock. Just a week ago, Boley was vocal about his support for Stoops, even during a tough stretch of losses. But now, with Stoops gone, Bol
Kentucky Wildcats have made a swift move to appoint a new head coach. Will Stein, the offensive coordinator from Oregon, is set to take the reins. This decision comes hot on the heels of Mark Stoops' dismissal. Stein, at 36, is relatively young for a head coach but brings a wealth of experience. He
