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2026-27 Arkansas Tech University spirit squads announced
23+ hour, 7+ min ago (379+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette 2026-27 Arkansas Tech University spirit squads announced RUSSELLVILLE -- Arkansas Tech University announced Wednesday the names of the people who will represent Arkansas Tech on its coed cheerleading team and its dance team during the 2026-27 academic year. The ATU…...
Fort Smith Board of Directors mulls possible solutions for Deer Trails Golf Course
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (695+ words) FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors renewed talks surrounding the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority and a public golf course located at Chaffee Crossing. During the Sept. 1 meeting, directors George and Christina Catsavis requested a discussion about the city…...
Bentonville tops Conway in battle of top teams. Greenwood drops out of Top 10
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (64+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette The Bentonville Tigers maintained their spot atop the Arkansas Sports Media Poll in a battle of the top two teams in the state. Bentonville won at No. 2 Conway, 20-14, on Friday and earned first-place votes from 13 of 16 sportswriters…...
Black Diamonds shine late, claim victory over Mavericks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (42+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Black Diamonds shine late, claim victory over Mavericks SALLISAW, Okla. – A bad first series on offense and a sluggish start on defense didn't deter the Sallisaw Black Diamonds on Friday night....
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1+ week, 2+ day ago (27+ words) Photo River Valley Democrat-Gazette Pocola offensive coordinator Ethan Hutson coaches the quarterbacks at a team camp at Sallisaw in June.(Special to River Valley Democrat-Gazette/Leland Barclay)...
Register for the Arkansas Tri-Region E-Bike Incentive Program
1+ week, 5+ day ago (200+ words) FORT SMITH -- City officials are reminding residents to register for e-bike vouchers being offered through the Arkansas Tri-Region E-Bike Incentive Program before the vouchers are awarded on Sept. 15. The Fort Smith region consists of Sebastian, Crawford, and Franklin counties in…...
Registration for fall Walk Across Arkansas now open
1+ week, 6+ day ago (340+ words) FORT SMITH -- Walk Across Arkansas is back for its fall event, beginning Sept. 7. The eight-week exercise program, organized each spring and fall by the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has the goal…...
Booneville holds on to defeat Charleston
2+ week, 2+ day ago (19+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Booneville holds on to defeat Charleston BOONEVILLE 34, CHARLESTON 27...
Big Piney Creek Bridge on Arkansas 123 closes starting Aug. 31 for rehabilitation; not expected to reopen until Dec. 3
2+ week, 3+ day ago (306+ words) JOHNSON COUNTY -- The historic Big Piney Creek Bridge on Arkansas 123 in Johnson County is scheduled to close around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Dec. 3, according to a news release from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Weather permitting, the closure will…...
Bentonville, Greenwood and Mansfield all highly ranked
2+ week, 5+ day ago (62+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette The Bentonville Tigers, Greenwood Bulldogs and Mansfield Tigers are expected to again finish the season at or near the top of their respective classifications. Greenwood is ranked No. 1 in Class 5A in the preseason Arkansas Sports Media poll…...