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The No. 22 Arkansas Razorbacks aim for their fourth consecutive win against Jackson State tonight at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas enters the game after a thrilling 84-83 victory over Winthrop, while Jackson State seeks its first win of the season. The game will be streamed on SECN+ starting at 7 p.m. CT.
Arkansas Lottery results for Nov. 21, 2025, revealed winning numbers for Mega Millions, Cash 3, Cash 4, Lucky For Life, and Natural State Jackpot. Players can purchase tickets at various locations or online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier. Drawings are held daily for most games, offering multiple chances to win.
Former President Barack Obama will headline the inaugural event of the "Building Bridges" civic dialogue series at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, on December 1. The event is free to the public, aiming to encourage civic dialogue amid national polarization, and will include a private roundtable with Arkansas students and teachers.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance to enhance oversight of unbudgeted capital spending, lowering the review threshold from $500,000 to $100,000. The board also approved fee increases for landfill and commercial solid waste services, while maintaining residential rates. A new Fallen Firefighters Memorial will be constructed at Station House No. 1, funded through community paver sales.
Fort Smith officials aim to address an $8.09 million budget shortfall for 2026 through a series of staffing freezes and operational cuts. Chief financial officer Andy Richards noted that personnel expenses and rising costs are significant factors impacting the city's budget. Directors prefer to implement spending reductions before considering revenue increases, such as a sales tax hike.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary revealed their 2026 exhibition lineup, promoting American identity and cultural expansion. Highlights include a collaboration for the Venice Biennale and exhibitions featuring Keith Haring and Grandma Moses. The museums aim to enhance regional cultural engagement and celebrate Crystal Bridges' 15th anniversary with a major expansion.
Community leader Stephanie Stipins, known for her dedication to uplifting others, passed away due to medical complications following surgery. Her initiative, Influential Females, aimed to empower young professional women but was never fully realized due to the pandemic. Stipins' legacy includes a $15 million judgment for her family’s estate, stemming from her impactful community work.
Arkansas Lottery announced the winning numbers for various draw games on November 18, 2025. The Mega Millions winning numbers were 05-10-23-27-30 with a Mega Ball of 10, while Cash 3 and Cash 4 also had midday and evening draws. Lottery tickets are available for purchase both in-person and online through Jackpocket.
Gas prices in the Gulf Coast region rose to an average of $2.60 per gallon last week, up from $2.51 the previous week. The current price is 15% lower than the national average of $3.06 per gallon, indicating a slight decline from last month.
Rep. Steve Womack missed his first vote in nearly 15 years due to a family medical emergency. He supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House 427-1 and requires the Justice Department to publish unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.