Media Quiz #2

 

Local News

1. Family Day draws large crowd to Southern Arkansas University

Southern Arkansas University's annual Family Day brings hundreds of family members and friends to celebrate on campus Saturday, September 26. There were games, organizations tables, and a football game  to end the day.

(Magnolia Reporter)

State News

2. President Donald Trump leaks Tom Cotton's phone number and is urging Americans to contact Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton as he pushes for permanent daylight saving time. Trump supports keeping daylight saving time year-round instead of changing clocks twice a year, while Cotton opposes the proposal because of concerns about darker winter mornings. The issue remains under consideration in the Senate.

(KARK)

3. Miss Arkansas State Fair Allison Frazier is encouraging young people to get involved in pageants and community service ahead of the Arkansas State Fair. Frazier, an 18-year-old Arkansas State University student, hopes to use her role to inspire others and make a positive impact in their communities. The Arkansas State Fair is scheduled to open October 16 in Little Rock.

(KARK)

National News

4. Televangelist Jim Bakker, who became famous through his television ministry and the “PTL Club,” has died at age 86. Bakker built a large Christian television empire with his first wife, Tammy Faye, before it collapsed following financial crimes and scandal. He was convicted of fraud in 1989 and served more than four years in prison before later returning to television ministry.

(NBC)

5. Cornell University faculty members have introduced a resolution calling for a no-confidence vote in the university administration over its handling of a 2024 alleged sexual assault case. Faculty members say students and colleagues have raised concerns about safety and the university’s response. The resolution is expected to be considered by the full Faculty Senate on October 14, potentially increasing pressure on Cornell’s leadership.

(NBC)

International News

6. Three scientists, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on optogenetics. Their research uses light to control nerve cells, allowing scientists to better understand how the brain influences memories, feelings and behavior. The breakthrough has transformed neuroscience and could also contribute to future treatments for neurological conditions.

(NBC)

7. High school students in the poorer suburbs of Paris have started a nationwide protest over problems in France’s education system. Students are demanding better school facilities, smaller class sizes, more teachers, and increased resources, saying students in disadvantaged areas are not receiving equal educational opportunities. The protests have spread to more than 1,200 schools across France and have led to clashes with police and thousands of arrests.

(NBC)

Sports News

8. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says the team should rely more on its passing game after struggling to run the ball in a 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bengals had just 18 rushing yards on 13 designed runs, while Burrow threw for 428 yards and completed 39 of 54 passes. Despite the strong passing numbers, Burrow threw two interceptions, including one in the red zone, as the Bengals fell to 2-2.

(NBC)

9. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 24-14 on Sunday, improving their record to 4-0. After a low-scoring first half that ended 3-3, the 49ers scored three touchdowns in the second half, including a 56-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy to George Kittle. San Francisco’s defense also played a key role, limiting Denver’s offense and helping the 49ers remain undefeated.

(NBC)

Popular Culture/ Entertainment News

10. Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on October 1 on domestic violence charges, including felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery. Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, surrendered to police and was released on $5,000 bond after pleading not guilty. His attorney says Ross is being wrongfully accused, and Ross has denied the allegations.

(NBC)

11. Netflix released a reboot of the classic sitcom A Different World on September 24, bringing the fictional HBCU Hillman College back to television. The new series follows Deborah Wayne, the daughter of original characters Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert, as she begins college alongside a new group of students. Several original cast members return, while the reboot introduces new characters and explores modern college and HBCU experiences.

(NBC)

Off-beat News

12. Police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, arrested 12 men suspected of operating a ring that stole and resold about 2,700 cats for meat. Investigators say the group targeted neighborhoods at night and captured several cats each night, with police later recovering about 50 cats and numerous traps. Thirteen rescued cats have been returned to their owners, while animal welfare groups are caring for the others.

(AP)

13. Backpack, also known as Bear 89, was named the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion at Alaska’s Katmai National Park. He narrowly defeated Bear 910 after receiving 103,344 votes in the final round. The annual competition celebrates the brown bears as they eat large amounts of salmon and gain weight to prepare for winter hibernation.

(AP)

Trending on Social Media

14. Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition from the United States to the United Kingdom, where they face charges including rape and human trafficking. The brothers asked a U.S. judge to release them on bail while the extradition case continues, arguing that they are not flight risks. Prosecutors oppose their release, citing the seriousness of the allegations and concerns about flight and possible witness interference. The Tates deny the allegations and say they are innocent.

(NBC)

15. Oklahoma influencer Sara Gilson was killed after her estranged husband, Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey, fatally attacked her before dying himself in what authorities determined was a murder-suicide. Gilson had recently filed a protective order against Duffey after allegations involving inappropriate behavior toward a teenage girl. The case gained widespread attention after Gilson had publicly discussed her concerns about Duffey on social media shortly before her death.

(NBC)