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Razorbacks
Hiltz leads field into 1,500m final, Brooks & Chadwick set PRs to reach semifinal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: Shawn Price UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD Online Version: https://bit.ly/2UjDoQZ EUGENE, Ore. – Three Arkansas alums advanced during the second day of the U.S. Olympic Trials held at Hayward Field on Saturday. Nikki Hiltz qualified for the 1,500m final while career best times in the 100m hurdles had Taliyah Brooks and Payton Chadwick moving on to the semifinal. Hiltz ran in the second semifinal…
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Irwin advances to pole vault final, Ballengee scores first day PR at Olympic Trials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: Shawn Price UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MEN’S TRACK & FIELD Online Version: https://bit.ly/3gCTQV3 EUGENE, Ore. – Second day action at the U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field included Arkansas alum Andrew Irwin qualifying for the pole vault final while Razorback junior Markus Ballengee started competition in the decathlon. Ballengee scored a career best 3,982 points through the first five events of the decathlon and is currently in…
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Hunter Woodhall qualifies for Tokyo Paralympics in two events at U.S. Trials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: Shawn Price UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MEN’S TRACK & FIELD Online Version: https://bit.ly/3cSdMRw MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Arkansas alum Hunter Woodhall qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics in two events this weekend during the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials. Woodhall won the 400m and finished runner-up in the 100m. “The main point of the Trials is to make it to the Games,” stated Woodhall, after winning the 400m. “It was…
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Obituaries
Nancy Nobles
Mrs. Nancy Nobles, age 55 of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Thursday June 17, 2021, at her home. Nancy was on November, 29 1965 to Harold and Peggy Eaves Rogers. She was of the Christian Faith. She loved to read and play games. She is preceded in death by her father Harold Rogers and brother Harold “Bubba” Rogers, Survivors include; mother Peggy Bobo, husband Mike of Spring Hill, Arkansas, three sons, Alvin Nobles, Ronnie Jones,…
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Obituaries
Patsy “Pat” Burke
Patsy Ann Burke (Rea), 84 of Hope Arkansas went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior. Saturday June 19th, 2021 with her loving husband of 63 years by her side. She was born April 19th 1937 in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was a long-time member of White Oak Grove Missionary Church in DeAnn. She was a Registered Nurse, and worked several years at Baptist Hospital and then as a team supervisor at Arkansas…
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Community
FWA Watermelon Bash Tickets
Press release, Nick Ward Beginning June 26th tickets will be available for the FWA Watermelon BASH. The event will take place at the Hope Fair Park Coliseum in the swine barn from 11am to 2pm. General Admission, $12.00. Meet and Greet, Front Row Seats, $15.00.
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Razorbacks
Werner advances to 5,000m final, Hiltz reaches 1,500m semifinal at Olympic Trials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: Shawn Price UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD Online Version: https://bit.ly/2UjUZIv EUGENE, Ore. – A pair of Arkansas alums advanced past the opening round of their respective events on the first day of the U.S. Olympic Trials held at Hayward Field. Taylor Werner advanced to the final of the 5,000m while Nikki Hiltz qualified for the 1,500m semifinal. A total of six athletes with ties…
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Razorbacks
Erich Sullins advances to hammer final at U.S. Olympic Trials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: Shawn Price UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MEN’S TRACK & FIELD Online Version: https://bit.ly/3gFPNaJ EUGENE, Ore. – Arkansas alum Erich Sullins was the first Razorback to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials on Friday at Hayward Field and the UA hammer record holder advanced to Sunday’s final with a toss of 234 feet (71.32) during the qualifying round. Sullins also becomes the first thrower from Arkansas to compete…
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Politics
Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Schedule: June 20 – June 26
MEDIA ADVISORY:June 18, 2021 LITTLE ROCK – The following is a list of public appearances by Governor Asa Hutchinson from Sunday, June 20, 2021, through Saturday, June 26, 2021: Monday, June 21, 2021 LITTLE ROCKDepartment of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Announcement1 p.m.Live Stream: YouTubeGovernor’s Conference RoomState CapitolLittle Rock, Arkansas Tuesday, June 22, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C.Examining Federal Sentencing for Crack and Powder CocaineSenate Judiciary Committee Hearing10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CTLive Stream: judiciary.senate.govDirksen Senate Office Building Room 106Washington, D.C. Wednesday, June 23,…
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Community
The Balloon Man Visits Hempstead County Library
Rob Holladay, aka “The Balloon Man’ visited the Hempstead County Library this afternoon and was met with a fully packed house. Children of all ages, parents and staff crowded round to watch the fun-filled show. As balloons were twisted into animals of all sorts; an octopus, a chicken, the three little pigs and of course the big bad wolf, to name a few, the onlookers giggled and clapped in delight. Music played to suit each…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address ARHOME: Doing More for Arkansans’ Health Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 18, 2021 Governor Hutchinson’s weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Works will end on December 31, and today I’d like to talk about the program that will replace it. We call the new program Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me, also known as ARHOME. Department of Human Services Secretary Cindy Gillespie’s team created a health care insurance program that does more than pay for medical care. Historically, the role…
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Razorbacks
Kopps Wins Dick Howser Trophy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: OLIVER GRIGG Online version | MLB Network interview FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Kevin Kopps is beyond legendary. The Arkansas star pitcher won the 2021 Dick Howser Trophy on Friday, becoming the first reliever to win the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association’s player of the year award. The NCBWA also presented Kopps with its 16th Stopper of the Year Award as college baseball’s top relief pitcher. Kopps was one…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson to Make a Special Announcement on Outdoor Recreation in Arkansas
MEDIA ADVISORY:June 18, 2021 LITTLE ROCK – Outdoor recreation in the Natural State supports around 96,000 jobs with an estimated combined wages or salaries of $2.5 billion. On Monday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson will be joined by Stacy Hurst, Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, and Congressman French Hill to make a special announcement regarding outdoor recreation in the state of Arkansas. This will include the announcement of new offerings that will expand state…
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Obituaries
Larry Gene Hirst
Larry Gene Hirst of Gurdon, AR passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Hot Springs. Larry was born April 5, 1966, in Muncie, IN to Bobby and Lucy Mahoney Hirst. He was retired from Georgia Pacific. Mr. Hirst is preceded in death by his father Bobby Dale Hirst, Sr; three brothers Bobby Dale Hirst Jr, Brian Hirst, and Ronald Hirst. He is survived by his wife Tammy Felton Hirst; his mother Lucy Hirst; two sisters…
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Politics
State Board of Finance to Hold Special Board Meeting
MEDIA ADVISORY:June 18, 2021LITTLE ROCK – The State Board of Finance will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.Details are as follows: WHAT: Special Board Meeting to Discuss Insurance Plans for State & Public School Employees WHEN: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9:30 a.m. WHERE: …
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Politics
Sign Up: 2021 Elder Abuse Conference
Register today for Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s second statewide Elder Abuse Conference. The training will be held Thursday, September 2nd at Arkansas State University’s First National Bank Arena. This all-day event is free and open to the public. Law enforcement, medical professionals, providers, attorneys and home caregivers are welcome to learn how to better protect older and developmentally disabled adults. An agenda will be posted in the coming weeks. DATE: Thursday, September 2WHEN: …
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Daily Devotionals
The Vinedresser and Fathers
Pastor Steve Ellison John 15 paints a beautiful portrait of God the Father as The Vinedresser. Often, we focus on Christ as The Vine and He certainly deserves all the attention we can give Him, but it seems to me that this passage is even more focused on God the Father. Here at Father’s Day, we have cause to think of earthly fathers. Since God the Father is The Vinedresser, surely we as human fathers…
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Razorbacks
Kopps Honored
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE — Already the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s National Player of the Year, Arkansas All-American senior pitcher Thursday was named National Pitcher of the Year by the College Baseball Foundation. Kopps finishing Arkansas’ SEC championship season with a 12-1 record, 11 saves and 0.90 earned run average and 131 strikeouts vs. 18 walks in 89 2-3 innings, is under consideration for two national awards to be announced Friday, the Dick Howser Trophy for its…
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Olympic Trials Preview
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – Starting today through June 27 some 19 Arkansas Razorbacks and former Razorbacks aim to earn spots on this summer’s U.S Olympic Track and Field team at the U.S Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore. Those from Coach Chris Bucknam’s current Razorbacks men’s team with U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying marks to advance to Eugene are decathlete Markus Ballengee, 110-meter hurdlers Tre’Bien Gilbert and Carl Elliott and 400-meter hurdler Nicholas Hilson and former Razorbacks…
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Politics
Border Crisis Continues Under Biden Policies
There’s chaos on our southern border. It’s a humanitarian and national security crisis that threatens the safety of Americans and the Biden administration’s careless rhetoric and progressive policies are undeniably at fault.In May more than 180,000 illegal immigrants were apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at our southern border. CBP recently reported this new 21-year high, marking the third consecutive month of record increases. Despite the skyrocketing number of border apprehensions, the administration continues to deny a crisis exists. Vice…
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Obituaries
Larry Hirst
Larry Hirst of Gurdon Arkansas passed away June 16, 2021 in Hot Springs. Services are pending at this time. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Larry G. Hirst, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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Obituaries
Nancy Nobles
Mrs. Nancy Nobles, age 55 of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Thursday June 17, 2021 at home Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson’s Response To SCOTUS Affordable Care Act Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 17, 2021 LITTLE ROCK – The United States Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by 18 states that challenged the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Governor Asa Hutchinson’s response: “The Supreme Court’s ruling, dismissing the case on procedural grounds, leaves the question of the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act unanswered. In my view, the question of whether the Congress overreached its powers in enacting the far-reaching health care law was important…
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Rutledge Issues Statement on SCOTUS Decision Recognizing that Obamacare is Unenforceable
Says, ‘At no point in today’s decision do the Supreme Court Justices address the merits of our argument that Obamacare is unconstitutional’ LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued a statement following today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on procedural grounds. Arkansas was a part of an 18-state coalition arguing that the ACA’s individual mandate is unconstitutional. Today’s decision recognized that the individual…
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