Year: 2025

Inside the Life of UA Philosophy Professor Edward Minar

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University of Arkansas philosophy major Edward Minar in his office. | Photo credit: J. Ross Packwood For the past three decades, a veteran professor in the University of Arkansas philosophy department, has been influencing students and perfecting his teaching in ways that continue to impact everyone inside and outside of the classroom.  Professor Edward Minar is the kind of…Continue Reading Inside the Life of UA Philosophy Professor Edward Minar

Alison Jumper leads Fayetteville’s growing outdoor recreation and parks system

Alison Jumper stands in front of a nature themed mural at the Fayetteville Parks offices.

Alison Jumper in front of a mural located at the Fayetteville parks offices. | Photo credit: Casey Mann When Alison Jumper is not at work, she is thinking about work, or talking about it or living it. If she is not in her office, she is running the steep trails of Mount Kessler, pedaling across…Continue Reading Alison Jumper leads Fayetteville’s growing outdoor recreation and parks system

Light Night and Fayetteville Festivities: The Downtown Square Light Ceremony

Fayetteville major Molly Rawn (left, in the red jacket) throws the switch to illuminate the lights on the Fayetteville downtown square. | Photo credit: Caitlyn Shaw FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Fayetteville Downtown Square is now shining bright after its annual Light Night ceremony that took place on Nov. 21. Paired with a series of events…Continue Reading Light Night and Fayetteville Festivities: The Downtown Square Light Ceremony

JBU Girls Soccer wins the SAC Championship game to enter the NAIA National Championship

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The John Brown University soccer team celebrates their victory over Science and Arts College of Oklahoma. | Photo credit: Chloe Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— No. 10 John Brown University women’s soccer secured a win at theSooner Athletic Conference Championship game against the No. 17 Science and Arts (Okla.)girls soccer team on Nov. 12. The game was…Continue Reading JBU Girls Soccer wins the SAC Championship game to enter the NAIA National Championship

A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear: Arkansas Bear Expert Believes Humans are to Blame

  • Author By benboudreau
  • Publication date November 24, 2025
  • Categories: News
A black bear standing in front of a grassy field

Arkansas is home to an estimated 3,000-5,000 bears. | Photo credit Tomas Malik; license-free photo courtesy of Pexels.com. When two fatal black bear encounters shook Arkansas this fall – one near Mulberry Mountain in Franklin County and another at Sam’s Throne in Newton County – the news echoed through the Ozarks. However, according to Dr….Continue Reading A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear: Arkansas Bear Expert Believes Humans are to Blame