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Sam Pittman to miss Florida game after testing positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas said Tuesday that coach Sam Pittman will miss the game at No. 6 Florida on Saturday after having two positive COVID-19 tests. Pittman was tested Sunday as part of the team’s normal protocol and learned Monday morning that his test... Read More.

ULM postpones Saturday’s game at Arkansas State due to COVID breakout

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

Arkansas State’s home game scheduled for Saturday against ULM has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Warhawk program. "Out of an abundance of caution along with following the CDC and Sun Belt Conference protocols, a recent round of positive COVID tests within... Read More.

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Arkansas Activities Association releases 2020 football playoff brackets

Saturday, November 7 by Staff

The 2020 Arkansas Activities Association football playoff brackets have been released, and several Deltaplex area teams have made the cut. In Class 2A Poyen will host Cedar Ridge, Fordyce will host Earle, and England will travel to Bigelow in round one. See the Class 2A bracket... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Bradley Clark named the Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

Pine Bluff senior FB/DE Bradley Clark has been named the Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Clark was instrumental on both sides of the football in the Zebra’s 27-26 victory over West Memphis. He spoke about what it means to... Read More.

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Arkansas youth deer hunt Nov. 7-8

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The kickoff to modern gun season is less than two weeks away, but hunters under 16 will get an early crack at a deer this weekend during the Arkansas modern gun youth deer hunt. Only hunters 6-15 may harvest deer during the... Read More.

A-State Athletics Statement Reiterating ADH-Approved Plan and Guidelines for Centennial Bank Stadium

Friday, October 30 by Staff

In support of this week’s joint communication from 11 northeast Arkansas hospitals urging residents of the region to remain diligent in their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas State Athletics Department has issued the following statement: The athletics department implemented its Arkansas... Read More.

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White Hall’s Kam Robinson named the Week Nine Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, October 29 by Staff

White Hall senior athlete Kam Robinson has been named the Week Nine Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. The Southeast Missouri State commit was involved with numerous big plays for the Bulldogs Friday night, to include a five-yard pick six for... Read More.

Razorbacks set to battle #8 Texas A&M

Thursday, October 29 by Staff

Arkansas has won two Southeastern Conference games this season after going winless in the league the past two years. After snapping their streak of conference futility, the Razorbacks (2-2) will attempt to end another long skid when they visit No. 8 Texas A&M (3-1) on... Read More.

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Take a stand for public land deer

Wednesday, October 28 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — With the exception of maybe hunter orange and a rifle, few pieces of equipment are more representative of the white-tailed deer hunting experience as a tree stand. When scouting out places to hunt on public land, most hunters are looking for... Read More.

Drawing for tagged catfish prizes Nov. 5

Wednesday, October 28 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a Facebook Live drawing at 10 a.m. Nov. 5, to announce the winners of the Family and Community Fishing Program’s fall tagged catfish promotion. In addition to the prize packs already received by... Read More.

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Anderson: Red Wolves have no choice but to grow up and grow together

Wednesday, October 28 by Staff

By: Luke Matheson Arkansas State is coming off of a 45-17 loss to Appalachian State this past Thursday, leaving the team searching within themselves to make corrections that could help them in the back half of the season. The Mountaineers dominated the Red Wolves throughout the... Read More.

Week 9 Arkansas Sports Media Poll

Tuesday, October 27 by Staff

Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending October 24. Ranking... Read More.

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