FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s matchup against Tennessee at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, will kick at either 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. and be televised on either ABC or ESPN, the Southeastern Conference announced on Monday. The matchup will be the 20th meeting between the programs, with Tennessee leading the all-time series…
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Star City to Dedicate Emily Snyder Tennis Complex on Sept. 24, Senior Night to Follow Matches
STAR CITY, Ark. – The Star City School District will dedicate the Emily Snyder Tennis Complex on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. The complex is named in memory of Emily Snyder, the Star City Tennis Coach, who sadly passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. This dedication honors her significant contributions to the…
TJ Metcalf Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas defensive back TJ Metcalf was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the Razorbacks’ 24-14 win at Auburn in their SEC opener on Saturday. Article by arkansasrazorbacks.com Metcalf had a role in four of the Razorbacks’ five takeaways with two interceptions, a forced fumble and a pass breakup…
Fatal Crash on Highway 82 South of Hamburg Claims Life of West Monroe Woman
A crash on U.S. Highway 82 south of Hamburg, Arkansas, on September 18, 2024, claimed the life of Mary Howard Lenard, 55, of West Monroe, Louisiana. Lenard was driving a 2023 Hyundai Palisade when it crossed into the westbound lane, colliding with a 2017 Kenworth truck driven by Larry Wayne Sledd, 64, of Fountain Hill.…
Tigers Grind Out Win at SAU
MAGNOLIA, Arkansas – The 17th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team made the big plays when needed leading to a 25-20 road victory over Southern Arkansas University on Saturday night at Wilkins Stadium. The Tigers (3-0) struck first at the 9:06 mark of the first quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run by Kendel Givens on a drive that was…
UAM Volleyball Drops Two at Home, Look to GAC Play Next Week
MONTICELLO, Ark.- UAM Volleyball fall to, 4-6, on the season, inside Steeleman Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon. The Blossoms dropped game one against the Cardinals of William Jewell (Mo.), 3-1, before falling in game two, 3-1, versus the Lady Bulldogs of Union University (Tenn.). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Game 1 – William Jewell (Mo.)…
Warren JROTC Seeks Community Support to Foster Future Leaders Through Fundraiser
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School JROTC is calling on the community to help support their cadets through a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $8,000. The funds will go toward competitions in drill, archery, color guard, and physical fitness, all of which are integral to developing leadership, discipline, and teamwork among students. The program’s…
Voter Registration Deadline for November Election Approaching
The deadline to register for the upcoming November General Election is quickly approaching. If you haven’t registered yet, you have until Monday, October 7, to submit your voter registration form. The General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election will take place on November 5. Early voting will kick off on October 21, with polls open from…
Regina C. Valentine Huddleston
Regina C. Valentine Huddleston, age 56 of New Edinburg passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 20, 2024. Born October 15, 1967, she was a homemaker and devoted MeMe. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Even as her health declined, she always found a way to be at as many games…
Hunters check 1,231 deer during inaugural early buck hunt
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas bowhunters harvested 1,231 deer during the state’s first statewide early buck hunt earlier this month. The jump-start to deer season was added during the biannual regulations-setting process this spring to offer hunters the opportunity to pursue a buck still “in velvet.†Ralph Meeker, deer program coordinator for the Arkansas Game and…
Star City Rolls Past Lakeside 56-22, Remains Undefeated After Week 3
LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. – The Star City Bulldogs continued their unbeaten streak in the 2024 Arkansas high school football season, rolling past the Lakeside Beavers (Lake Village) with a commanding 56-22 victory on the road Friday night. The win advances Star City to 3-0 after week three of the season. Lakeside won the coin toss…
Monticello Shuts Out Dumas, 27-0
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DUMAS, Ark. – The Monticello Billies improved to 2-1 on the season with a commanding 27-0 victory over the Dumas Bobcats on the road Friday night. The game began with a defensive highlight as Monticello defensive tackle Michael Girtman brought down a Dumas tailback for a safety, giving the Billies a 2-0 lead under six…
McGehee Stuns DeWitt with Late Comeback Victory
DEWITT, Ark. – The McGehee Owls secured a dramatic 22-21 upset over the DeWitt Dragons on the road Friday night in a thrilling non-conference battle. DeWitt opened the scoring in the first quarter, as quarterback Justin Ross capped an 11-play drive with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Travis London. Wyatt Womack added the extra point…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard-Week Three
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Little Rock Man to be Charged with First-Degree Murder, After Wrong-Way Fatality Wreck
The following article is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: A Little Rock man will be charged with First-Degree Murder and Felony Fleeing in the death of a 27-year-old Maumelle man following a wrong-way collision on Interstate 430 near Colonel Glenn Road early this morning. Anthony B. Smith, 24, of Little Rock was…
Weevils Drop Thursday Night Match-up with No. 1 Ranked Harding Bison
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team returned to Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium on Thursday evening. The Boll Weevils hosted fellow GAC member and 2023 National Champion, Harding University. The contest concluded with a 63-3 loss for UAM. Senior quarterback Demilon Brown gave UAM a 9-20 performance with 79 passing yards. Isaiah Cross was the leading…
2024 Bradley County Fair Premium Sale Sets Record
WARREN, Ark. – 9-20-24 – The 2024 Junior Livestock Exhibitor Premium Sale reached a new milestone this year, raising a record $37,050. Of that total, $26,975 was from the sale of livestock projects, and an additional $10,075 was contributed by local businesses and individuals in the form of add-on funds. Forty exhibitors participated in the…
Warren Tennis Celebrates Senior Night with Victory Over Drew Central
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Tennis Team celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, September 19, with a successful match against Drew Central. Head Tennis Coach Micah Richey expressed gratitude for the support that made the evening special, stating, “From the fans, to the family members, and the sponsors, the Warren Lumberjack Tennis Team thanks you.”…
Commission updated on Private Land Deer Management
MORRILTON – Commissioners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commision heard an update on the agency’s Deer Management Assistance Program during today’s commission meeting at the Dr. T.W. Hardison Visitor Center at Petit Jean State Park. The program has existed in some form since the 1990s, but was formally named in 2001. It provides customized…
Southeast Arkansas District Fair to kick off Sept. 23
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Think you’ve got a green thumb? Know your way around the kitchen? Fancy yourself a quilter? The 85th annual Southeast Arkansas District Fair could be your time to shine. The fair will open to the public at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Admission is free until 4 p.m.; there is…
Mainline Health Systems, Inc. nationally recognized for its commitment to improve cardiovascular health
MONTICELLO, AR— Mainline Health Systems, Inc. has received three (3) American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care…