Federal Sentencing: A Mexico man convicted in a Searcy teen shooting and illegal reentry case was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross. Rural Health Funding: Gov. Sarah Sanders announced $54.6 million in second-round Rural Health Transformation Program grants, including awards to UAMS and projects aimed at boosting access and prevention in rural Arkansas. Arkansas Basketball Eligibility: Miikka Muurinen was cleared by the NCAA to play for Arkansas in 2026-27 after months of review tied to his pro season in Serbia. College Sports Spotlight: Arkansas football hosts undefeated Tulsa Saturday night in Fayetteville, with quarterback duties still being evaluated. Public Safety & Community: Northeast Arkansas fire departments in Lake City, Bay, and Monette won $672,819 in FEMA grants for new firefighting breathing gear; the Northeast Arkansas District Fair opens with added security and a clear-bag policy. Hunger Relief: The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas raised $69,327 at its Empty Bowls event, aiming to fund about 208,000 meals. Law Enforcement: Arkansas State Police seized nearly 60 pounds of marijuana in two I-40 stops in Pope County, leading to arrests. Local Politics: Fort Smith mayoral and city director candidates have begun filing campaign finance reports, with one mayoral contender leading fundraising so far.