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PANTHERS UNABLE TO HOLD LATE LEAD IN SALT BOWL
(Game story courtesy of Sam Lane, high school sports writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) History was almost made Friday night. With one quarter to play, Benton had all the momentum. Elias Payne had just hurdled a defender on his way to give the Panthers their first lead over Bryant in more than a decade. The possession before that, their defense forced a turnover on downs.
50th Anniversary “The Gold Standard” Salt Bowl game brings in thousands of fans from Saline County
Panthers and Hornets fans gathered for the tailgate at 4 p.m., followed by the going to the game to see who will bring home the 50th Anniversary Salt Bowl Championship Friday night.
UPDATE: Harrison at Branson Football Game to Resume Tonight at 6:00
Officials with the Branson and Harrison School Districts have decided to restart the football game called at halftime on Friday night later today. Branson Activities Director Brandon Wilson says that the game will pick-up at the start of the second half. The Goblins got a late first half touchdown to take a 7-3 lead at half over the Pirates. The Game was delayed for around almost two hours during the second quarter due to lightning in the area.
Gosnell School District announces elementary interim principal
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - On Friday, the Gosnell School District announced its interim principal. According to a statement from Superintendent Len Whitehead, Tiffany Kennemore will serve as interim principal at Gosnell Elementary. This comes after former elementary principal Tina Godsey was arrested for suspicion of a DWI. K8 News has...
Tyson Foods Announces New CFO
Longtime finance leader Curt Calaway replaces founder’s grandson. Tyson Foods, Inc. has tapped Curt Calaway as its CFO, succeeding John R. Tyson. Great-grandson of founder John W. Tyson, John R. Tyson was suspended earlier this summer after he was charged with driving while intoxicated. Calaway has served as interim...
Adventure awaits this weekend at Village Creek State Park
VILLAGE CREEK — There will be a flurry of activity again this weekend at Village Creek State Park. It starts with a Trail of Tears guided hike at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday). The meeting place is the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot. The program will last an hour and consist of hiking 1.5 miles. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
HyperFiber Expands Fiber-Optic Internet to Hot Springs Village
HyperFiber, a leading independent fiber internet provider, is set to expand its high-speed services to approximately 6,000 homes in Hot Springs Village. The expansion will provide residents with reliable fiber internet, delivering multi-gigabit speeds by the end of the year. Construction began in August, with the first customers expected to...
SHORT ROAD TRIP FOR BEARS' SEASON OPENER
CONWAY, Ark. _ The University of Central Arkansas Bears will open its highly anticipated 2024 season with a tough test on Saturday night in Jonesboro, Ark. The Bears, ranked No. 11/13 in the FCS national polls, will take on the FBS Arkansas State Red Wolves at 6 p.m. at Centennial Bank Stadium.The season opener against an FBS opponent will be the 11th for the Bears since moving to NCAA Division I in 2006.
Yellowjackets face tough 2024 season opener amid challenges, new rivals
WYNNE — The 2023 season was a year like no other for the Wynne Yellowjackets. The March 31, 2023, tornado destroyed Wynne High School, damaged Yellowjacket Stadium, and threatened the first season for new Yellowjackets coach Clay Totty before it got started. “The last year was an extremely challenging...
Cross County Thunderbirds kick off Van Paschal era with rivalry game against Harrisburg tonight
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County Thunderbirds will begin the Van Paschal era tonight as the T-Birds host the Harrisburg Hornets. For Paschal and the rest of T-Bird nation, it’s a game that many have been looking towards for a long time. “There’s always a rival, everywhere I’ve...
RPM And Texarkana 67 Speedway Coming Up For ASCS Elite Wing And Non-Wing During USAC Sprint Car Swing
In just under a week’s time, the sights and sounds of 410 Sprint Cars will permeate the short tracks of Texas and Arkansas as the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship ventures south for RPM Speedway in Crandall, TX on Thursday, Sep. 5, before hitting the Non-Wing Short Track Nationals on Friday, Sep. 6 and Saturday, Sep. 7 at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, AR.
We’re giving away weekly passes to Walmart NW Arkansas Championship!
The best female golfers on the planet will be competing at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Sept. 27-29 at beautiful Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Ark. This is your chance to enjoy the tournament and the amazing LPGA players, courtesy of Golf Oklahoma and our friends with the championship. Golf...
Tagging dinosaurs: Alligator gar en route to Arkansas River
LONOKE– August is usually associated with the final trek of summer; the last stretch before school begins and the heat finally breaks. For the AGFC Fisheries Division, it’s time to tag alligator gar. For the second year, excess fry from the Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery in...
Collision closes Balboa entry gate
A vehicle collision last night left Hot Springs Village's Balboa entrance gate inoperable. HSV Property Owners' Association staff is “working diligently to restore the gate's functionality; however, the necessary parts are not anticipated to arrive until possibly Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Balboa entrance gate will remain closed until repairs are completed,” the HSVPOA said at 8:30 a.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 31 in a release.
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