• Arkansas-born Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay won big at the Grammy Awards last night. The duo’s hit single “Speechless” garnered them the Grammy for Best Music Duo/Group.

Dan Smyers (Left) and Shay Mooney (Right), victorious at the Grammys.

  • The Fayetteville City Council released their “Fayetteville 2040” plan. The plan outlines methods for infrastructure and affordable housing improvements, meant to handle the city’s predicted population growth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests public input on dealing with the enlarged populations of certain predator birds causing large losses in fisheries. If you have strong opinions about what should be done with double-breasted cormorants, please comment here.
  • The Center for Disease Control reports that a fifth case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the United States. All five of the U.S. infected had recently visited Wuhan, China, where the outbreak began.

 

  • 18-Time NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident yesterday. Among the other crash victims were his daughter, Gianna, and seven of their friends and associates.
  • The Arkansas State Red Wolves (14-7) defeated the South Alabama Jaguars (12-9) last Saturday, confirming their #3 ranking in the Sun Belt.

 

  • January 27, 1825: U.S. Congress approves the Oklahoma Territory’s use as “Indian Territory,” leading to the forced relocation of Native American tribes, leading to the infamous Trail of Tears.
  • January 27, 1973: Officials from the United States and North Vietnam sign the Paris Agreement, officially ending the Vietnam War.