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Arkansas strengthens defense with transfer linebacker Ben Bogle: A six-foot-one, two-hundred-twenty-three-pound defender from West Virginia, Bogle brings experience and physicality to the Razorbacks. Rated as On3s number one hundred twenty-four linebacker in the portal, he had a strong year with the Mountaineers, recording thirty-seven tackles, five tackles for loss, and one forced fumble in twenty twenty-five. Previously at Southern Illinois, Bogle led the Missouri Valley Conference in tackles for loss with sixteen point five in twenty twenty-four. With one final season of eligibility, Bogle is expected to contribute immediately, bolstering Arkansass defense and potentially improving their front seven next fall.

Arkansas secures promising defensive back Ian Williams from Memphis, adding to their transfer wave under new head coach Ryan Silverfield.

Andrew Kilgore, a renowned Arkansas photographer, passed away on January 5th, leaving behind a massive visual archive of over 30,000 black-and-white portraits. Born in Virginia in 1940, Kilgore found his lifelong home in Fayetteville, where he dedicated his career to documenting everyday people across the state. His unique style and deep belief in the enduring power of photography have left a lasting impact on those who knew him and the countless individuals whose stories he captured.

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant for alleged criminal sexual contact with a minor on The Cleaning Lady set. Warner Bros. investigated, found no evidence. Meanwhile, Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors gain Guinean citizenship, plan to tour the country.

MAGA porch pirates allegedly target American culture, aiming to steal or destroy public treasures due to their lack of their own. Key examples include public television, the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian, and public education. These changes, along with AI job displacement and oligarch-funded movements, threaten the shared good and entrench minority rule.

New Year, New Arrivals: Little Rock Hospitals Welcome a Flurry of Babies - The start of 2023 was filled with joy as local hospitals in Little Rock saw a surge in newborn arrivals. Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock welcomed Mikayla Mouse and Milton Browns daughter, Jeri and Dusty Sorys son, and Kelsey and Quinton Brules boy. Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock saw Shavayla Davis and Shaiquelle Hayes son, Taylor Kent and Trent McIllwains son, Autumn Crook and Casey Lovells son, and Jazlin Garcia and Jacoby Waltons son. UAMS Medical Center also celebrated with RobBreunne Colberts son, Melinda Yarley Garcia Molinas son, Siya Moore and Amonie Williams-Taylors son, and more. Parents like Rachel and Evan Nuemeier are already looking forward to their little ones first New Years cuddles and resolutions.

Protests in Iran escalate, with at least 72 killed and 2,300 detained, as the government ramps up its crackdown. Despite internet and phone lines being cut off, videos show thousands chanting death to Khamenei and clashes with security forces. The U.S. and Irans exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi express support for the protesters, while the Iranian government threatens the death penalty for protesters and helpers. The situation remains tense and unpredictable.

Former President Donald Trump proposes a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at ten percent, aiming to save Americans around $100 billion annually. The plan, announced on Truth Social, faces opposition from the credit card industry, which warns of potential harm to low-income borrowers. Current average rates range from 19.65% to 21.5%, down slightly but near record highs. Existing caps limit rates on certain cards and loans. The proposal could significantly impact how credit works for everyday Americans.

Little Rock experiences a surge in burglaries, with at least seventeen incidents reported between January third and eighth, targeting homes, businesses, and even a church. Stolen goods total tens of thousands of dollars, with some high-profile hits including a home on West Charles Bussey Avenue losing $36,753 and Southern Pipe Supply on South Shackleford Road losing $20,000. Police are investigating patterns and urge residents to report any suspicious activity to prevent further crimes.