LND topic: north-arkansas page 1

north arkansas

Weather‑Smart Soccer: MLS’s New Play Plan

March 28, 2026

Major League Soccer is shifting its calendar to a winter‑focused schedule next year. The change aims to keep teams out of the hottest months in southern cities while avoiding the harsh cold in northern markets. In practice, this means more games will be played during December and February in places

sports

High School Sports Showdown: Strikes, Scoring and Transfers

March 28, 2026

The day started with a strikeout storm as Abington’s senior pitcher, Elsie Testa, collected 16 outs on the mound and pushed her career tally past five hundred. Her team rolled to an 11‑1 win over Pembroke, keeping the single run she allowed to the end of the game. In a different arena, North Read

business

Kakao Entertainment’s New Co‑CEO Duo Sets a Global Growth Plan

March 28, 2026

The Korean entertainment powerhouse has reshuffled its top leadership, adding JungHee Ko as co‑CEO alongside Joseph Chang. The change was ratified during the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on March 25, signaling a fresh push toward international expansion. Ko brings a strong background in

opinion

Minnesota Farms: The Backbone of Our Food

March 28, 2026

The state’s farmers are the unseen heroes that keep our plates full. Minnesota is sixth in overall farm output across the U. S. and leads in more than 20 products, such as sugar beets, turkeys, green peas, hogs, sweet corn, soybeans, sunflower seeds, canola, dry beans and oats. Corn is the fou

education

Big Boosts: Which New Jersey Schools Get the Most Money?

March 27, 2026

The new education budget plan announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill promises to raise state funding for more than 400 school districts in New Jersey. While most schools will receive modest increases capped at 6%, nine districts stand out with hikes exceeding 7%. These gains are largely tied to special ed

sports

Sports TV Lineup for the Weekend: What to Watch

March 27, 2026

The schedule starts on Monday with college baseball, featuring NC State against Georgia Tech at 7 p. m. The same evening brings a women's college basketball semifinal from Wichita, followed by an elite‑eight game in Texas. Baseball fans also get a South Carolina vs. Mississippi State matchup on SECN

sports

Sweet 16 Showdowns: Key Matchups and What to Watch

March 27, 2026

The women’s NCAA tournament is back on Friday with four Sweet 16 games that promise drama and surprises. Vanderbilt faces Notre Dame in a battle of standout players. The Fighting Irish have pushed further than many expected, while the Bulldogs boast a high‑scoring offense. A defensive showdown

crime

Life in a City of Hidden Numbers

March 27, 2026

The city was buzzing with trouble. People were scared because the streets were full of fights and broken windows. A woman named Anna lived in a building that had shops on the ground floor. She could not sleep, worried that thieves would break in. State leaders sent a huge army of National Guard sol

crime

Young Driver Accused of Intentional Crash and Drug Charges

March 27, 2026

A 22‑year‑old man from North Charleston is now in court on several serious accusations. Police say he deliberately hit another car with the goal of harming its passengers. The incident happened early Friday on International Boulevard. The driver, named Joseph Gordon Jr. , was arrested after officer

business

A Smooth Ride and a Helping Hand

March 27, 2026

Athletic Limo, a family‑run business in Trumbull, Connecticut, has spent more than ten years moving people from point to point with calm confidence. They focus on airport pickups and drop‑offs for both business trips and vacations, covering the major hubs of New York City and New Jersey as well. E