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Zebras Roy is Kevin Bonnette Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, September 11 by Greg

PB Zebra Quintin Roy is this weeks Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Roy had 4 catches for 130 yards including a spectacular 95 yard TD in Dallas Saturday morning in the Z's heartbreaking overtime loss to Dallas Kimball 27-20.

Relyance Bank Presents Watson Chapel With $500K Check; Receives Naming Rights for New High School Arena

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) has secured a major boost for its new high school project thanks to a $500,000 sponsorship from Relyance Bank, a longtime supporter of education and youth programs in Jefferson County. In recognition of the generous contribution, the district announced... Read More.

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England High School Cancels Football Game After Brawl Leads to Suspensions and Injuries

Wednesday, September 10 by Luke Matheson

England High School’s scheduled football game against Mayflower on Friday, September 12, 2025, has been cancelled due to a forfeit. The decision follows last week’s game against Drew Central, which was cut short after a sideline brawl. That incident resulted in 14 player suspensions leaving... Read More.

SEARK Sharks Head Basketball Coach Chad Kline Talks 2025 Arkansas JUCO Tour And More

Wednesday, September 10 by Luke Matheson

The Southeast Arkansas College Sharks men’s basketball team is set to take part in the 2025 Arkansas JUCO Tour at National Park College in Hot Springs on Saturday, September 20. The Sharks will take the floor at 9:30 a.m., marking the first practice in a... Read More.

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Drew Central and England High Schools Face Player Suspensions After On Field Brawl Ends Game Early

Wednesday, September 10 by Luke Matheson

Both Drew Central and England high schools will be short-handed in their upcoming football games after a brawl erupted during their contest last week, leading to an early end to the matchup. The Arkansas Activities Association has confirmed that Drew Central will be without four... Read More.

SEARK Sharks Men’s Basketball to Open 2025 Arkansas JUCO Tour

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

The Southeast Arkansas College Sharks men’s basketball team is set to take part in the 2025 Arkansas JUCO Tour at National Park College in Hot Springs on Saturday, September 20. The Sharks will take the floor at 9:30 a.m., marking the first practice in a... Read More.

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UAPB Hosts Lincoln University in Home Opener as Season Tickets Remain Available

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

By: Floyd Donald The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will play its Home opener this Saturday at Simmons Bank Field. The Golden Lions will play host to Lincoln University of California—this comes on the heels of two straight losses on the road. Meanwhile UAPB ticket... Read More.

UAPB Football: Golden Lions Fall to Central Arkansas 41–17

Monday, September 8 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football: Golden Lions Fall to Central Arkansas 41–17 uapblionsroar.com CONWAY, AR– The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team dropped a 41–17 decision to Central Arkansas on Saturday night at Estes Stadium. With the result, the Bears improved to 1–1 on the season, while the... Read More.

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Governor Sanders Urges Annual Arkansas vs Arkansas State Football Game in Little Rock

Monday, September 8 by Luke Matheson

Less than two days after Arkansas and Arkansas State played in their first-ever football matchup, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is pushing to make the game an annual tradition in Little Rock. Sanders sent a letter to the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University boards... Read More.

Sideline Fight Halts England–Drew Central Football Game

Saturday, September 6 by Luke Matheson

What began as a tense Friday night football game ended in chaos and an early whistle when a sideline brawl forced the contest between England and Drew Central to be called off. The altercation broke out late in the game on September 5, spilling dangerously... Read More.

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Deltaplex Teams Dominate in Week One of 2025 Arkansas High School Football Season

Saturday, September 6 by Luke Matheson

Week one of the 2025 Arkansas high school football season saw a lot of action Friday night, and several Deltaplex area teams made early statements with convincing wins across the region. Leading the way was Dumas, which blanked Star City 39-0 in a dominant season... Read More.

Taylor Field to Celebrate 85th Anniversary with Collegiate Baseball Game October 4

Friday, September 5 by Luke Matheson

One of Arkansas’ most historic ballparks is preparing for a major milestone. On Saturday, October 4, Taylor Field will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a full day of baseball and family-friendly activities. Built in 1940 by the Works Progress Administration under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Taylor... Read More.

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