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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: ‘Sudden and tragic’

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, according to a statement Thursday from his family, his racing team and NASCAR."On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated... Read More.

Koe Wetzel surprises fans with not one but two new tracks from ‘The Night Champion’

Friday, May 8 by ABC News

When Koe Wetzel announced his new album The Night Champion earlier this week, he said he'd be releasing a new song called "Hurts Like You" on Friday. Well, he did, but he also gave fans a... Read More.

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Koe Wetzel embodies ‘The Night Champion’ on new album

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Koe Wetzel's current album, 9 Lives, was certified Gold and spawned the five-week #1 "High Road," which went on to become the most-played country song of 2025. Now The Night Champion, which arrives June 12, is the next step."It's a continuation of 9 Lives,... Read More.

College football champion Indiana Hoosiers to visit White House this month: Source

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Indiana Hoosiers -- 2025 College Football Playoff national champions -- will visit the White House on Monday, May 11, according to a source familiar with the team's plans.It's unclear whether former Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza will attend.... Read More.

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Super Bowl champion, former UAPB coach Monte Coleman dies

Sunday, April 26 by Luke Matheson

Monte Coleman, a Pine Bluff native who built a championship career in the NFL before returning home to lead the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football program, has died, UAPB officials confirmed. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential football... Read More.

Quadruple amputee cornhole champion acted in self-defense in deadly shooting, attorney says

Thursday, April 2 by ABC News

(LA PLATA, Md.) -- An attorney for a quadruple amputee cornhole champion who has been charged with murder says the Maryland man acted in self-defense when he shot and killed his friend last month.Dayton James Webber, 27, is accused of fatally shooting the... Read More.

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Koe Wetzel will be The Night Champion on tour

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

Koe Wetzel will kick off his The Night Champion World Tour May 3 in Melbourne, Australia, before taking his show to Canada in July. His first U.S. date on the 45-city run will be July 23 in Nampa, Idaho.Shane Smith & The Saints, Ole... Read More.

Boozman receives Champion of Academic Medicine Award

Tuesday, July 8 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was recognized with the 2025 Champion of Academic Medicine Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) for demonstrating extraordinary leadership advancing priorities that benefit patients, medical educators, academic institutions and the broader health care system. “I’m proud to champion the vital work of our... Read More.

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1964 Olympic champion and former Pine Bluff native passes away at 84

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Dallas Long, the 1964 Olympic shot put champion in Tokyo and multiple world record-breaker, has died at the age of 84. Dallas Crutcher Long was born in Pine Bluff (AR) on June 13, 1940 and passed on Sunday (Nov. 10) in Whitefish, Montana of natural... Read More.

Champion swimmer Riley Gaines appears with Governor Sanders for signing ceremony

Thursday, May 2 by Rick Walker

Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was in Little Rock this afternoon and spoke before an Executive Order signing ceremony on Title IX. The order is designed to strengthen the state's stance on sexual orientation in athletics. The new EO would force institutions in the... Read More.

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UAPB Men Hoops: Big Games From French, Williams and Milton Lead UAPB over Champion Christian 116-73

Friday, November 10 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Men Hoops: Big Games From French, Williams and Milton Lead UAPB over Champion Christian 116-73 PINE BLUFF, AR --Joe French, Rashad Williams, and Kylen Milton each put up at least 20 points to help lead the UAPB men's basketball team past the 116-73 at... Read More.

8-4A Champion Watson Chapel Wildcats Prepare For Regional Tournament

Wednesday, February 22 by Laron Marbley

8-4A Champion Watson Chapel Wildcats Prepare For Regional Tournament The 8-4A champion Wildcats are headed to Warren, Arkansas today for the first round of their regional tournament. The Cats' were undefeated in conference play, posting an impressive 14-0 record. First year head coach Jevon Barnes said... Read More.

Stories tagged with: champion

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: ‘Sudden and tragic’

Koe Wetzel surprises fans with not one but two new tracks from ‘The Night Champion’

Koe Wetzel embodies ‘The Night Champion’ on new album

College football champion Indiana Hoosiers to visit White House this month: Source

Super Bowl champion, former UAPB coach Monte Coleman dies

Quadruple amputee cornhole champion acted in self-defense in deadly shooting, attorney says

Koe Wetzel will be The Night Champion on tour

Boozman receives Champion of Academic Medicine Award

1964 Olympic champion and former Pine Bluff native passes away at 84

Champion swimmer Riley Gaines appears with Governor Sanders for signing ceremony

UAPB Men Hoops: Big Games From French, Williams and Milton Lead UAPB over Champion Christian 116-73

8-4A Champion Watson Chapel Wildcats Prepare For Regional Tournament

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