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Man killed at Fayetteville apartment may have been impaired

Arkansas Online Stories: Arkansas

Fayetteville police are trying to determine whether a man who was fatally shot after he broke into an apartment had some kind of impairment. »

Another Missouri back interested in Arkansas

NWA Online - Sports

A running back from Missouri who likes Arkansas’ offense and became aware of the Razorbacks when Ronnie Wingo Jr. signed in the 2009 recruiting class, plans a visit to Fayetteville on Saturday. »

Guest Blog: Hall of Fame Night Shines on State's Treasures

Arkansas Sports 360

I am constantly reminded that Arkansas is the Natural State. Spending time outdoors in places like Petit Jean and the Buffalo River is perfect proof that this slogan is well justified for our small state. Friday night I learned that you could be remind... »

Dorial Green-Beckham signs with Missouri

Fayetteville FlyerSports

The news stung a bit more than we expected. During the ESPNU broadcast, someone standing near Green-Beckham whispered "It's Arkansas." Two seconds later, DGB put on a Mizzou ballcap. »

Expert worries school choice crosses a line

Arkansas Online Stories: Arkansas

Government programs that help students attend private schools on the public’s dime raise questions about the separation of church and state, an expert said Tuesday during a panel discussion at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. »

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The weekend in music, with Joey DeFrancesco and more

NWA Online - Tuned In

Punxsutawney Phil may have spotted his shadow yesterday, but if it means more 60-plus-degree days, we’ll take it. And as the winter blazes on (with the threat of heavy storms today, even!), things will be hot inside Legacy Blues tonight, … Continue rea... »

Kentucky Knife Fight (that’s a band, not an activity) comes to Fayetteville

NWA Online - Tuned In

Kentucky Knife Fight — a quintet from St. Louis, and not Kentucky — make a sound combining elements of punk, blues and rockabilly. The band, according to its website, “create(s) songs about desperate people doing desperate things in places they … Conti... »

Dillard’s Invests $4 Million In Fayetteville E-commerce Company

Arkansas News

Dillard’s, Inc. announced a $4 million strategic investment with Acumen Brands, an e-commerce company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. “We are excited to partner with Acumen Brands, underscoring our continuing commitment to the growth of www.dillards.c... »

Arkansas-Vanderbilt live blog

NWA Online - Slop House

FAYETTEVILLE - Join in an interactive live blog as Arkansas faces No. 25 Vanderbilt at Bud Walton Arena. You can follow Matt Jones on Twitter @NWAMatt. »

Economic Development Groups Oppose Natural Gas Tax Hike

Arkansas News Political Buzz

While a group representing city leaders statewide remains committed to raising the natural gas severance tax, local chamber groups within the heart of the Fayetteville Shale region are opposed. This week, 10 economic development organizations in six co... »