According to 2023 data from the Arkansas Forestry Division, 55% of the state is covered in forests. ARKANSAS, USA — As fires continue to race through Southern California, local fire officials throughout Arkansas are weighing in on local preparedness should a wildfire occur in the area.

An Arkansas woman is heartbroken after learning about the tragic fate of two of her family members after they were caught in California wildfires.

Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain along parts of the Southeast, as well as southern Arkansas, the weather service reported. Forecasters warn that icy conditions, between a tenth and a quarter inch of ice, will make travel dangerous for many. Power outages and downed branches are also a concern.

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People from around the country, including Northwest Arkansas, are descending upon Southern California to do what they can to help those impacted by devastating wildfires.

A major winter storm is causing disruptions in the southern US, with ice, snow, and freezing winds leading to downed trees. Temperatures in Dallas dropped to 16°F, and the storm will bring snow and ice to Texas,

The official return of the La Niña weather pattern was declared on Thursday. Even though the disrupting weather pattern is late and weaker than normal, it is still having an impact on winter weather which is seen in the rain in the Northwest and the droughts across the country.

Colgate at Lafayette, 1 p.m. Maine at UMBC, 1 p.m. Mercyhurst at Wagner, 1 p.m. Albany (NY) at Binghamton, 2 p.m. Canisius at Fairfield, 2 p.m. Cornell at Penn, 2 p.m.

Appalachian St. at Marshall, 1 p.m. Bryant at Mass.-Lowell, 1 p.m. Bucknell at Navy, 1 p.m. CCSU at Fairleigh Dickinson, 1 p.m. Davidson at St. Bonaventure, 1 p.m. Fairfield at Canisius, 1 p.m. Manhattan at Niagara, 1 p.m. Penn at Cornell, 1 p.m. UMBC at Maine, 1 p.m. Wagner at Mercyhurst, 1 p.m. Army at Boston U., 2 p.m.

Arkansas coach John Calipari found himself in an unusual position this week: His team was 0-4 in Southeastern Conference play and tied for last in the standings. Calipari is trying

The only time his legs found a seat last weekend in Champaign, Illinois, was for 60 measly seconds, and USC forward Saint Thomas found himself laboring amid USC’s upset bid. He’d played the most minutes of anyone in a Trojans jersey.

Marc Brown leads ABC7's "SoCal Strong" special, celebrating how Southern Californians are coming together during the fires.