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Arkansas Lottery announced winning numbers for various draw games on April 23, 2025, including Powerball, Cash 3, and LOTTO. The Powerball numbers were 15-44-63-66-69 with a Powerball of 20. Other games also revealed their winning combinations, providing players with opportunities to check payouts and previous drawings.
Arkansas baseball completed a midweek sweep of Little Rock with a 4-0 victory, marking their second consecutive shutout. The No. 4 Razorbacks capitalized on five errors by the Trojans and strong pitching efforts, including five scoreless innings from Tate McGuire. Arkansas improved to 36-7 on the season.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will review a new public camping ordinance aimed at balancing public safety and compassionate treatment of the unsheltered during a study session on April 22. The proposed ordinance introduces designated camping areas and emphasizes outreach, although legal concerns about its clarity and enforcement have been raised. Additionally, the board will assess community development funding recommendations and departmental budgets.
D&N Machining in Greenwood has merged with Anchor Harvey to enhance manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers. The integration aims to create new career opportunities while maintaining local operations and leadership. This move positions Greenwood as a growing hub for precision manufacturing.
Arkansas Tech University's Board of Trustees approved a 2.55% increase in tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year due to reduced state funding and rising costs. Undergraduate students will pay an additional $127.35 per semester, bringing total tuition to $5,113.50. The board also made policy changes, including updates to the hazing prevention policy and rescinding its affirmative action policy.
Arkansas Lottery's draw games revealed winning numbers for April 22, 2025, including Mega Millions and Cash 3. Players can purchase tickets in-person or online through the Jackpocket app, available in various states. Drawings occur daily and weekly, providing multiple chances for big wins.
Winning numbers for the Arkansas Lottery's April 21, 2025, drawing include Powerball numbers 04-33-45-46-51, with a Powerball of 25. Other results include Cash 3, Cash 4, Lucky For Life, and Natural State Jackpot numbers. The lottery provides various games with daily and weekly drawings, and tickets can be purchased both in-store and online.
The Arkansas Lottery announced winning numbers for multiple draw games on April 20, 2025. The Cash 3 evening numbers were 7-4-0, while Cash 4 evening numbers were 1-8-5-1. Players can check payouts and previous drawings online or purchase tickets in person or via the Jackpocket app.
Regional gas prices in the Gulf Coast fell to an average of $2.75 per gallon, down from $2.84 last week. The current average is about 13.3% lower than the national average of $3.17. Prices in the region have varied between $2.56 and $3.24 over the past year.
Initial unemployment claims in Arkansas rose to 1,478 for the week ending April 12, up from 1,378 the previous week. In contrast, national claims decreased by 9,000 to 215,000. Kentucky experienced the largest percentage increase in claims, while Tennessee saw the most significant drop.