Arkansas
These are the most livable ‘small’ cities in Arkansas: study
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Wonder if you live in one of the most “livable” cities in the Natural State. Half of them are in Northwest Arkansas.
Financial technology company SmartAsset ranked 281 “small” cities with populations between 65,000 and 100,000.
“Housing affordability, the spread of business offerings, financial standing and unemployment levels, average commute times and healthcare coverage can all affect the well-being and comfort of the community as a whole,” SmartAsset said.
To determine the rankings, SmartAsset looked at
- Housing costs as a percentage of household income
- Percentage of residents below the poverty line
- Unemployment rate
- Percentage of residents with health insurance
- Average commute time
Here are the top cities in Arkansas:
Conway
No. 1 in Arkansas (No. 76 in U.S.)
- Annual housing costs as a percent of income: 17.7%
- Population below poverty level: 17.3%
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation businesses: 1.1%
- Commute time: 19.9 minutes
Jonesboro
No. 2 in Arkansas (No. 79 in U.S.)
- Annual housing costs as a percent of income: 17.8%
- Population below poverty level: 19.2%
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation businesses: 1.1%
- Commute time: 19.2 minutes
Fort Smith
No. 3 in Arkansas (No. 100 in U.S.)
- Annual housing costs as a percent of income: 19.3%
- Population below poverty level: 19.9%
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation businesses: 1.1%
- Commute time: 16.5 minutes
Springdale
No. 4 in Arkansas (No. 104 in U.S.)
- Annual housing costs as a percent of income: 19.6%
- Population below poverty level: 14.9%
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation businesses: 1.3%
- Commute time: 18.3 minutes
Rogers
No. 5 in Arkansas (No. 121 in U.S.)
- Annual housing costs as a percent of income: 17.8%
- Population below poverty level: 12.3%
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation businesses: 1.4%
- Commute time: 20.5 minutes
Fayetteville
No. 6 in Arkansas (No. 137 in U.S.)
- Annual housing costs as a percent of income: 22.6%
- Population below poverty level: 22.2%
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation businesses: 1.3%
- Commute time: 18.5 minutes
To see the full rankings, visit SmartAsset’s website.
Alabama softball ace Jocelyn Briski is prepared for opportunity vs UCLA in WCWS
Alabama softball ace Jocelyn Briski is prepared for the Crimson Tide’s opportunity vs. UCLA at the Women’s College World Series.
It’s win or go home for half of the Women’s College World Series field on Friday, May 29.
In the nightcap of the WCWS elimination games is No. 8 UCLA vs. No. 5 Arkansas, two teams that suffered come-from-behind wins on May 28 by Alabama and Nebraska, respectively. The Bruins couldn’t take advantage of back-to-back home runs against Jocelyn Briski in the third, eventually falling 6-3 to the top-seeded Crimson Tide.
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The Razorbacks’ loss was arguably more painful (or, at least, took longer). Arkansas twice led against Nebraska and USA Softball Player of the Year Jordy Frahm, but was unable to maintain either lead before Ava Kuszak walked the Razorbacks off in the bottom of the 10th inning in the 5-3 defeat.
Now the Bruins and Razorbacks both must gear up for a second game in as many days, with their WCWS hopes on the line. Here’s how to watch as UCLA takes on Arkansas in a pivotal win-or-go-home game:
What TV channel is UCLA vs Arkansas softball on today?
ESPN will broadcast Friday’s elimination game between UCLA and Arkansas. Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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UCLA vs Arkansas softball time today
- Date: Friday, May 29
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City)
First pitch for UCLA vs. Arkansas is set for 9:30 p.m. ET on May 29 from Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
WCWS bracket, schedule 2026
All times Eastern
Thursday, May 28
- Game 1: No. 11 Texas Tech 8, Mississippi State 0 (5 innings) (RECAP)
- Game 2: No. 7 Tennessee 6, No. 2 Texas 3 (RECAP)
- Game 3: No. 1 Alabama 6, No. 8 UCLA 3 (RECAP)
- Game 4: No. 4 Nebraska 5, No. 5 Arkansas 3 (10 innings) vs. (RECAP)
Friday, May 29
- Game 5: Mississippi State vs. No. 2 Texas | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
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Game 6: No. 8 UCLA vs. No. 5 Arkansas | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Saturday, May 30
- Game 7: No. 11 Texas Tech vs. No. 7 Tennessee | 3 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
- Game 8: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 1 Alabama 7 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Sunday, May 31
- Game 9: 3 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
- Game 10: 7 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
Monday, June 1
- Game 11: Noon | ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 12 (if necessary): 2:30 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 13: 7 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
- Game 14 (if necessary): 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
Wednesday, June 3
- WCWS finals Game 1: 8 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Thursday, June 4
- WCWS finals Game 2: 8 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Friday, June 5
- WCWS finals Game 3 (if necessary): 8 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Arkansas
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Hunter Yurachek is “extremely concerned and displeased” about the late kickoff.
(Michael Woods | AP) Hunter Yurachek, Arkansas vice chancellor and director of athletics, speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark.
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