In his 73-minute speech, Biden sought to portray a nation dramatically improved from the one he took charge of two years ago.
Author: Associated Press

Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73
Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73 on Tuesday night, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegiate victory.

One killed and four injured at rap concert in Newport
One person is dead and four others injured following a shooting at a rap concert in Newport, Arkansas, early Sunday.

Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake near 12,000
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkey and neighboring Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,400 people and injuring thousands more.

Graham sparks Arkansas to 65-63 victory over South Carolina
Jalen Graham came off the bench and sank 8 of 10 shots from the floor for the Razorbacks, who earned their first true road win of the season.

Arkansas Gov. Sanders to give GOP response to Biden address
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week.

Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter
A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration.

Winter storm causes 3rd day of dangerous, icy conditions
Watches and warnings about wintry conditions were issued for an area stretching from West Texas’ border with Mexico through Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, and into western Tennessee and northern Mississippi.

Davis, Council lead Arkansas to 81-70 victory over Texas A&M
Davonte Davis and Ricky Council IV scored 19 points apiece and Arkansas never trailed in an 81-70 victory over Texas A&M on Tuesday night.

Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle maker cautioned that if the government decides to pursue an enforcement action, it could possibly have a material adverse impact on its business.

‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
Williams was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 1980s for her role as Shirley on the beloved sitcom ‘Laverne & Shirley.’

Green Bay man wanted in double homicide captured in Arkansas
A man suspected of killing two women in Green Bay over the weekend has been arrested by police in Arkansas, authorities said Monday.

Arkansas drops close one in 3-point loss at No. 17 Baylor
The Razorbacks were coming off a 60-40 win over LSU, and had righted things with consecutive wins after a four-game losing streak.

Memphis police release body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating
Authorities released video footage Friday showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by five Memphis police officers who held the Black motorist down and repeatedly struck him with their fists, boots and batons as he screamed for his mother.

Tyson heir and CFO settles trespassing, intoxication charges
Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John R. Tyson has settled public intoxication and criminal trespassing charges filed against him after he broke into a stranger’s home and fell asleep on her bed.