New York is apparently not the red-white-and-blue bastion that the 250th Anniversary Parade might suggest. The Empire State ranked the second least patriotic state in the Union, according to a troubling study by WalletHub. New York was the second to last with an overall patriotism score of 28.96 out of 100. WalletHub didn’t specify why … Read more
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek called out ESPN by name in an open letter he posted to social media, criticizing the scheduling for two early-season games for the Razorbacks while “formally” requesting the network and the SEC to “aggressively pursue an alternative solution.” Yurachek took issue with the fact that Arkansas is slated to play … Read more
She‘s a local rock star. Bidding a temporary farewell to the Big Apple boded well for future bride Micherre Fox, 31, who stumbled upon a 2.30-carat white diamond — worth around $27,000 — during a three-week hunt at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. It’s a finger-licking find that’s saving her fiancé a handful of … Read more
Is it costing you major Star-bucks? The beverage that fuels people’s productivity may be costing them a pretty penny in wages. Java website Coffeeness analyzed how many minutes Americans in each state need to clock to get their daily fix of Starbucks — with Arkansas coming in first in this regard. The bean counters reportedly … Read more
You can make a pretty penny at this park. This American public park is the only one in the world where visitors can mine and take home real diamonds from their original volcanic source. Crater of Diamonds State Park, located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, has been visited by jewel hunters since 1972. Crater of Diamonds State Park, … Read more
They’re beautiful places — but are they to die for? U.S. News and World Report has ranked the 10 most dangerous states in America, with several picturesque places considered among the most violent. The site used FBI estimates to factor in the violent crime rate and property crime rate of each state to assess overall … Read more
John Calipari’s daughter was going through it while sitting in the stands during Arkansas’ hard-fought victory over Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. CBS cameras captured Megan Calipari with her head tucked her in lap as the Razorbacks went on a 7-0 run to go up four with less … Read more
A year after undergoing the first whole-eye and partial-face transplant, Aaron James is finding beauty in the mundane. He can finally appreciate solid foods again — smelling is even a simple pleasure — and he doesn’t shudder when he looks in the mirror. And while most people loathe the DMV, James happily replaced his driver’s … Read more
A highly popular dog food blend has been voluntarily recalled for a risk of containing loose metal. The product in question is the 44-pound-sized bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food that were sold at Walmart, according to the Food and Drug Administration. There were 315 bags impacted … Read more
An Arkansas mother claimed she was fired for showing up an hour late to her new job due to a harsh blizzard that swept through her area the night before. Damita JoMama, who recounted her story and aired out her grievances on TikTok, said she left her previous job to join a “popular ambulance company” … Read more
It’s all about selling a fishy fix at this Crack house. An Arkansas seafood restaurant named “The Crack House” has caused a stir on social media — with some concerned its unique name could be interpreted by returning college students as an establishment to buy drugs. “All I’m saying is I’m selling addicting food, that’s it,” William Ford, owner … Read more
It was the taco the town. A large truck carrying cans of nacho cheese let loose all over an Arkansas highway Tuesday, the Arkansas Department of Transportation shared in a Facebook post — and drivers were feta off avoiding the area. “Taco Tuesday, anyone?” the ADOT wrote in the social media post, accompanied by two … Read more
An Army National Guardsman has made it big on TikTok for joking about Gen-Zers on the battlefield — and now wants to desert his dreams of a military career in exchange for a life in the limelight. When he’s not fulfilling his responsibilities as a petroleum supply specialist at Fort Chaffee, a US National Guard … Read more
A search is underway for percussionist Chuck Morris of the Denver band Lotus and his 20-year-old son Charley. Morris and Charley went missing while kayaking in Arkansas and have not been seen since March 16, according to FOX31 Denver. The band’s Twitter account delivered the grave news on Wednesday, telling fans that their search and … Read more
Caroline Carlson knew exactly which special person she wanted to dress up as for her school’s “Superhero Day” — her very own teacher, Miss. Jaime Deigh. Deigh is a second-grade teacher at R.E. Baker Elementary in Bentonville, Arkansas, and has been teaching at the school for eight years, Deigh told Fox News Digital. Each year, Bentonville Public … Read more
This diamond in the rough wasn’t hard to find. A Minnesota couple on an 11-state road trip to celebrate their 10th anniversary stumbled upon a 1.9-carat brown diamond, according to FOX 54 News Now. Seth and Jessica Erickson were at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas Nov. 4 when they came across the sparkler … Read more