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Arkansas softball heading to NCAA Tournament | Seed, opponent, regional info

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas softball will once again host an NCAA Regional, this time as the No. 5 overall national seed. The Razorbacks (42-11) will be the top seed in Fayetteville and open the ...
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Arkansas baseball can't finish sweep, falls to Oklahoma in series finale

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas baseball was one strike away from heading into the seventh-inning stretch with the score tied at 7-7. Instead, the Hogs’ bullpen let go of the rope and wasted a golden ...
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Eighth-inning rally pushes Arkansas baseball past Oklahoma, clinches series win

FAYETTEVILLE — Eighth-inning magic struck again for Arkansas baseball, and the Hogs are now one win away from a sweep that should push them further into the conversation to host a regional. The No. 18 ...
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Arkansas baseball blasts five home runs in series-opening win over Oklahoma

FAYETTEVILLE — A familiar recipe lifted Arkansas baseball to a fifth consecutive series-opening victory. Just as they did last week against Ole Miss, the No. 18 Razorbacks (33-17, 14-11 SEC) rode the ...
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Arkansas softball downs Mississippi State, advances to SECT quarterfinals

The postseason journey for Arkansas softball began with a shutout victory. The No. 7 Razorbacks (42-10) blanked No. 10 Mississippi State (38-18) 3-0 on Wednesday, May 6. Payton Burnham pitched a gem ...
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Carter Rutenbar injury update | Arkansas baseball freshman avoids concussion

Editor's Note: This story was updated with new information. FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas baseball Carter Rutenbar needed multiple towels to clean up a bloody mess after the freshman took a grounder off the ...
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Fort Smith chemical spill raises concerns for sewer system

A chemical spill in Fort Smith released 125,000 gallons of industrial chemicals. Officials confirm that the city's drinking water supply remains safe and was not contaminated. The acidic runoff may ...

Parrot Island Waterpark opens May 9 with new events, passes

Parrot Island Waterpark opens May 9 with weekend operations, new Platinum passes, expanded Dark Waters events and ...

2026 NBA mock draft | Arkansas basketball projections entering combine

The NBA draft lottery is May 10, and the draft will be held June 23-24. Here are the latest mock draft predictions for the ...
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Arkansas baseball vs Oklahoma scouting report, prediction for SEC matchup

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas baseball is set to close out its 2026 home schedule, and the Hogs will celebrate the finality of another year inside Baum-Walker Stadium with their first weekend series against ...

Professor: No ‘silver bullet’ in Fort Smith mayor debate

A UAFS professor says Fort Smith’s mayor debate comes down to accountability, informed voters and understanding trade-offs.

Mercy adds two River Valley doctors amid top safety grades

Mercy Fort Smith expands heart and cancer care services while extending its long-running Leapfrog patient safety streak.