In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to prisoners wind up in the supply chains of everything from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola.
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REVIEW: Book set in Fayetteville takes readers back to school, blending gossip with weightier themes
Kiley Reid’s sophomore novel, “Come & Get It,” is set in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the state university.
Biden says US ‘shall respond’ after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops in Jordan
Those killed are the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by such groups against American forces across the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Arkansas falls to No. 6 Kentucky 63-57
The Razorbacks’ run of three straight Sweet 16s appears cooked before February, barring a miracle.
George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI
The estate of George Carlin is suing the media company behind a fake hourlong comedy special that purportedly uses artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic’s style and material.
Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Former President Donald Trump easily won New Hampshire’s primary on Tuesday, seizing command of the race for the Republican nomination.
AI-generated robocall impersonates Biden in an apparent attempt to suppress votes in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire AG is investigating reports of an apparent robocall that used AI to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage voters from coming to the polls.
Arkansas judge tosses attorney general’s FOIA lawsuit against prison board
An Arkansas judge on Monday dismissed Attorney General Tim Griffin’s lawsuit that accused the Board of Corrections of violating the state Freedom of Information Act.
Mikaylah Williams scores 21 and Hailey Van Lith adds 20 as No. 10 LSU beats Arkansas 99-68
Mikaylah Williams scored 21 points and Hailey Van Lith added 20 as No. 10 LSU hammered Arkansas 99-68 on Sunday.
Former GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson endorses Nikki Haley, says Trump divides America
Former Republican presidential candidate and ex-Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson endorsed Nikki Haley on Saturday, days before she tries to take on frontrunner Donald Trump in the New Hampshire primary.
B.J. Mack scores 18 points, leads South Carolina past Arkansas 77-64
The Razorbacks face two ranked opponents in the upcoming week. They will play at No. 22 Mississippi on Wednesday, then return home to play No. 8 Kentucky on Saturday.
Uvalde families renew demands for police to face charges after a scathing Justice Department report
Families of the children and teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre are renewing demands for criminal charges after a report cited failures by police.
Walmart raises starting pay; redesigns bonuses for store managers
Walmart Inc. is raising the starting base pay for store managers, while redesigning its bonus plan that will put more of an emphasis on profits for these leaders.
Firearms manufacturer announces $30 million expansion of facility in Fort Smith, creating 76 new jobs
A firearms manufacturer on Thursday announced a $30 million expansion of its facility in western Arkansas
Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place
Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday in what was the lowest-turnout caucus in a quarter-century.