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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 09/13/2026 > 2026-27-arkansas-tech-university-spirit-squads

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…...

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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 09/09/2026 > fort-smith-board-of-directors-mulls-possible

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…...

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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 09/08/2026 > bentonville-tops-conway-in-battle-of-top-teams

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…...

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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 09/05/2026 > black-diamonds-shine-late-claim-victory-over

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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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > photos > 09/04/2026 > 4495911

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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)...

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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 09/01/2026 > register-for-the-arkansas-tri-region-e-bike

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…...

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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 08/31/2026 > registration-for-fall-walk-across-arkansas-now

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…...

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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 08/29/2026 > booneville-holds-on-to-defeat-charleston

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...

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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 08/27/2026 > big-piney-creek-bridge-on-arkansas-123-closes

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…...

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rivervalleydemocratgazette.com > news > 08/25/2026 > bentonville-greenwood-and-mansfield-all-highly

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…...