JONESBORO, Ark. — Barges plying the shrinking lower Mississippi River have to reduce their draft, meaning operators will have to cut the amount of cargo their boats carry to meet the latest restrictions. “The gauge at Memphis dropped to the low water threshold of minus 5 feet on Aug. 30,” said Scott Stiles, extension economics program associate for…
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Arkansas at Mississippi State game time announced
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s week six matchup at Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Starkville will kick at 11 a.m. CT and air on SEC Network. The Hogs (3-1) lead the all-time series against the Bulldogs, 18-13-1, and defeated Mississippi State in Fayetteville last year, 31-28. This weekend, No. 20 Arkansas takes on No.…
Dr. Corey Wiggins confirmed by U.S. Senate as Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chair
CLARKSDALE, Miss. – Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today announced Dr. Corey Wiggins has been confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate to serve as DRA Federal Co-Chairman. Nominated by President Biden on December 15, 2021, Wiggins becomes the fifth DRA Federal Co-Chairman to serve in the position. A native of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Chairman Wiggins brings a…
Arkansas wins regular season finale
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Arkansas Women’s Basketball (17-12, 7-9) will head into the SEC Tournament with some momentum, as the Hogs beat Mississippi State (15-13, 6-10) 87-79 in Humphrey Coliseum on Sunday night. With the win, Arkansas finished the regular season eighth in the Southeastern Conference standings. Head Coach Mike Neighbors’ Razorbacks will meet a familiar…
Lady Jack Keller Bigham commits to play basketball for Mississippi College
Warren Lady Jack basketball standout Keller Bigham announced Friday, October 29, 2021 via twitter that she has committed to play basketball at Mississippi College. Bigham, a senior center for the Lady Jacks, received offers from multiple schools within the past year. “So excited to announce that I have committed to Mississippi College to further my…
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State to kickoff at 3pm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s week nine matchup against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium will kick at 3 p.m. CT and air on SEC Network. The Razorbacks lead the all-time series against the Bulldogs, 17-13-1, and defeated No. 16 Mississippi State in Starkville last year, 21-14. For ticket…