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Lady Razorbacks get big transfer from in-state program

Wednesday, March 20 by Rick Walker

Lady Razorback Coach Mike Neighbors is looking to rebuild his roster for next season and he has started in state by getting a transfer committment from Arkansas State's leading scorer Izzy Higginbottom. The Batesville, Arkansas native started her career at Mizzou before transferring to... Read More.

Air fryers being recalled due to fire danger

Tuesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

The USPSC is recalling nearly 300,000 air fryers made by Insignia sold by Best Buy due to a fire hazard. The fryers can overheat while being used, causing the handles to melt. The glass can also shatter causing fire, burn and cut hazards. Several... Read More.

Disney On Ice rolls into NLR next month

Tuesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero will be skating into Simmons Bank Arena April 11th-14th for six great shows. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy will be there will many of their friends for this great show, which will showcase various stories of heroism. Also... Read More.

Pine Bluff Arsenal to host blood drive

Tuesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

Blood donations are always down during the spring and summer months due to vacations and other travel. However, need is always up due to more people spending time outside and an increase in vehicle accidents.The Pine Bluff Arsenal will have a blood drive on... Read More.

Rashad Williams set to play in All-Star Game

Tuesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

UAPB guard Rashad Williams will be heading to Arizona next month to compete in the prestigious HBCU All-Star Game. The game will be at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix at noon on April 7th, and be broadcast on CBS.Williams, the SWAC Newcomer of The... Read More.

Former Watson Chapel star continues to dominate in Cardinals spring training

Monday, March 18 by Rick Walker

Tink Hence has opened a lot of eyes this spring and continues to make a push towards getting on the Cardinals big league roster. The former Watson Chapel pitcher was one of the St Louis representatives in inaugural Spring Breakout Games. These games highlight... Read More.

UAPB star guard says she will return for one more run

Monday, March 18 by Rick Walker

Lady Lions guard Zaay Green says she will return to play for Dawn Thornton next season. Green told reporters of her plans after UAPB was eliminated on Friday from the SWAC tournament. The Duncanville, Texas native played this year as a grad student but... Read More.

Baptist Health opens new family clinic in Sheridan

Monday, March 18 by Rick Walker

The new Baptist Health Family Clinic is now open in Sheridan. The clinic, a service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County is open Monday through Friday from 8-5 and closed during lunch. It is staffed by two APRNs, Misty Douthit and Deonna Whatley.... Read More.

Former Arkansas State star accused of killing his girlfriend and unborn child

Friday, March 15 by Rick Walker

Former A-State football player Blaise Taylor was arrested by U.S. Marshals last night in Utah and served with an indictment from Nashville police. He is accused of poisoning his girlfriend and unborn child in February of 2023. The 27 year old Taylor, who has... Read More.

Long time Sheridan school employee named High School Principal

Wednesday, March 13 by Rick Walker

The Sheridan School Board has voted to hire Candace Wilson as the district's new High School Principal.Wilson currently serves as the assistant principal as SHS. She has been in education since 2005 and first joined the district as a teacher in 2008. She was... Read More.

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Attorney General Griffin recommends state’s gun laws stay the same

Tuesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

During a legislative meeting yesterday focused on Arkansas' gun laws, recommendations from the state's Attorney General were introduced. The initial recommendation from Tim Griffin was that people with licenses should be able to carry in a school zone but not a school building. This... Read More.

Keep Arkansas Beautiful kicks off in advance of Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission is kicking off the 2024 Keep America Beautiful's "Great American Cleanup in Arkansas".The clean-up allows Arkansans to help with beautification and cleanup efforts statewide. Those interested can host a cleanup or sign up to volunteer.Shea Lewis, the Secretary of... Read More.