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Sheridan’s Matt Scarbrough named Athletic Director of the Year for the State of Arkansas

Monday, March 13 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board had a short meeting Monday night where it was announced that Director of Athletics Matt Scarbrough has been named the Athletic Director of the Year for the State of Arkansas. Scarbrough, who was named Class 5A Athletic Director of the Year... Read More.

McEntire Named SEC Pitcher Of The Week

Monday, March 13 by Staff

Arkansas right-hander Will McEntire has been named the SEC Pitcher of the Week. McEntire threw a nine-inning complete game with six strikeouts against Louisiana Tech to help the Razorbacks clinch their 26th consecutive non-conference home weekend series win. The right-hander needed only 97 pitches to... Read More.

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Arkansas Seeded Eighth, Draws Illinois For 2023 NCAA Tournament

Monday, March 13 by Staff

Arkansas, seeded eighth in the West Region, will face Illinois, the region’s No. 9 seed, on Thursday, March 16 in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Championship. The Razorbacks and Illinois will play in Des Moines, Iowa at Wells Fargo Arena. The game... Read More.

UAPB Baseball Sweeps Dillard In Weekend Series

Monday, March 13 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball Sweeps Dillard In Weekend Series The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball team bats and pitching got hot as they defeated Dillard Blue Devils 9-4 and 7-2 this weekend at the Torii Hunter Baseball Complex. With the win, UAPB extended their streak to... Read More.

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UAPB Women Hoops Rally Late, But Fall To Southern U. In Conference Finals

Sunday, March 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops Rally Late, But Fall To Southern U. In Conference Finals BIRMINGHAM, AL --The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team took a 41-38 lead into the fourth quarter, but fell 62-53 to the Southern Lady Jaguars at Bartow Arena Saturday in... Read More.

Pine Bluff dominates Lake Hamilton for the 5A State Championship

Friday, March 10 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras walked away from the Lake Hamilton Wolves to win the Class 5A State Title by a score of 67-51 Thursday night at the BankOZK Arena in Hot Springs. The Z’s outscored the Wolves in ever quarter of the game, led by... Read More.

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Billy Dixon discusses final prep for Pine Bluff’s state title opportunity

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras will play for the Class 5A State Championship Thursday night against Lake Hamilton at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, and Head Coach Billy Dixon knows his team has a tough task at hand. The Z’s have defeated Lake Hamilton twice... Read More.

Coach Dawn Thornton discusses the UAPB Lady Lions upset win over Alabama State in the SWAC Tournament

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

The UAPB Lady Lions entered the 2023 SWAC Basketball Tournament as a 7 seed against the 2 seed Alabama A&M, and found a way to knock off one of the top seeded teams in the tournament 62-55 at Bartow Arena on the campus of... Read More.

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AGFC accepting paid intern applications

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

Arkansas Game and Fish is now accepting applications for paid summer interns. Nykki Allred in the intern coordinator and joined Rick Walker for Sunrise Deltaplex to discuss the program. Walker asked her what those hired will experience. She stressed this is a paid internship with the ability... Read More.

SeArk President and new AD discuss athletic plans for the college

Tuesday, March 7 by Staff

SeArk College recently announced that they will begin a new athletic program in the fall of 2023 with baseball and softball being the inaugural sports for the program. The SeArk Sharks will be a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and will... Read More.

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UAPB Women Hoops Body Shines On Senior Night With Double-Double in Win Over Alcorn State

Monday, March 6 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops Body Shines On Senior Night With Double-Double in Win Over Alcorn State PINE BLUFF, AR - Markisha Body secured a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds to help the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team defeat the Alcorn State... Read More.

Red Wolves Edge Missouri State in Series Finale Sunday

Sunday, March 5 by Staff

Owning a one-run lead with two outs, junior pitcher Jake Algee got back-to-back swinging strikeouts in the ninth to secure the Arkansas State baseball team’s 8-7 win over Missouri State Sunday at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field. The righty retired all six batters he faced in the... Read More.

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