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Politics
Correction: Governor Hutchinson Issues Statement on the Watson Chapel School Shooting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 1, 2021 LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement on the 15-year-old student who was shot Monday at Watson Chapel Junior High in Pine Bluff.“We have been informed that the 15-year-old has not died and is in serious condition. Our prayers remain with the family.”
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Announcements
Apply Now for the Hope Collegiate Academy at U of A Hope
Casey Curtis, Communications Director HOPE, AR – March 1, 2021 The application to apply for the Hope Collegiate Academy is now open. The deadline to apply for the collegiate academy is June 1. Students who will be entering the 10th grade can apply to the academy Students must be enrolled or be eligible to become enrolled as a Hope Public School student and meet the collegiate academy entrance requirements to attend. The academy is a…
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Razorbacks
SEC Honors Moody
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas guard Moses Moody was named the SEC Freshman of the Week Monday by the SEC Office in Birmingham, Ala.Moody, 6-6 of Little Rock, helped the Razorbacks last Wednesday and Saturday defeat then nationally No. 6 Alabama and LSU at Walton Arena by averaging 21.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the games.Moody posted career assists highs, four against Alabama and five against LSU, in both games and made 16…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson Issues Statement on the Watson Chapel School Shooting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 1, 2021LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement on the death of the 15-year-old student who was shot Monday at Watson Chapel Junior High in Pine Bluff.“My heart broke when I learned that the victim of this shooting had died,” Governor Hutchinson said today. “This terrible act of violence has deprived a young man of his future and his parents of their dreams for their son. We must redouble…
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Announcements
Drinking Green Beer? Use a Designated Driver!
Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving 2021 ST. PATRICK’S DAY CAMPAIGNMarch 17, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2021CONTACT: Assistant Chief Kim Tomlin On March 17, 2021, Americans will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This holiday dates back to the 1600’s and first celebrated by America 1737. While this year’s celebration may look a little different in your hometown, however you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Paddy’s Day by remembering one…
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Razorbacks
DVH on No. 1 at Swatters Club
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – No doubt most Razorbacks baseball boosters viewing Monday’s virtual Swatters Club meeting more outwardly celebrated Arkansas’ No. 1 ranking than did very businesslike Coach Dave Van Horn.The 7-0 Razorbacks, No. 8 in Preseason, and No. 2 after the season’s first week sweeping Texas Tech, Texas and TCU at the State Farm College Baseball Showdown, ranked No. 1 in Monday’s D1 Baseball and Baseball America polls after sweeping a 4-game series from…
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Razorbacks
Arkansas No. 12 in AP Basketball Rankings
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – Avenging early season SEC defeats by beating then nationally No. 6 already SEC champion Alabama and LSU last Wednesday zoomed the Arkansas Razorbacks into the top dozen of Monday’s latest Associated Press men’s basketball rankings. Coach Eric Musselman’s Razorbacks, cracking the rankings at No. 24 for the first time two weeks and advanced to No. 20 last week, stand No. 12 in Monday’s rankings. Only Alabama, dropped to No. 8 after…
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Razorbacks
No. 24 Arkansas Run-Rules Texas Tech in Weekend Finale, 8-0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2021 – JACOB PAVILACK ONLINE VERSION UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SOFTBALL FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Infielder Braxton Burnside hit two home runs, and pitcher Mary Haff threw a shutout as No. 24 Arkansas run-ruled Texas Tech in six innings, 8-0, in the Razorback Invitational finale at Bogle Park on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The Razorbacks (11-2) finished the event a perfect 6-0, and in two games against Texas Tech (5-6), outscored…
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Obituaries
Wanda F. Needham Grant
Wanda F. Needham Grant, 82, of Hope, AR passed away February 28, 2021 in Hope. Mrs. Grant was born March 19, 1938 in Michigan to Jim and Jewel Carter Passmore. Wanda was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Carl Needham, and a sister, Donna. Wanda is survived by her son, Larry Crossno; a brother, Sherman West; three sisters, Doris, Peggy, and Nancy; one grandson, Jonathan Crossno. Graveside services will be held Wednesday,…
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Razorbacks
Ramirez Finds The Range, Arkansas Beats Alabama, 94-76
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –– COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: Mario Bravante UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Online Version: https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/ramirez-finds-the-range-arkansas-beats-alabama-94-76/ FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- No. 16 Arkansas (19-7, 9-6) finished the regular season with a game to remember, beating the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-8, 8-8) on Senior Night, 94-76. Head Coach Mike Neighbors’ Hogs went supernova from beyond the arc in the regular season finale, hitting 19 threes as a team, a program single-game record. That total is also a single-game SEC…
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Announcements
Apply Now for the U of A Hope Campus Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Casey Curtis, Communications Director HOPE, AR – March 1, 2021 The application for admission to the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at the University of Arkansas-Hope campus is now open. Students can apply online at www.uaht.edu from March 1 to May 1, 2021. The LPN program is a full-time, 11-month, selective admission program leading to a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing. The program prepares students for licensure through the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN). The…
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Razorbacks
Razorback Track
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – Apparently it doesn’t take many, or even any, champions for track and teams repeating as SEC champions. The Arkansas Razorbacks proved that repeating as SEC Women’s and SEC Men’s champions at the SEC Indoor Championships that the University of Arkansas hosted last Thursday through Saturday at its Randal Tyson Indoor Track. Coach Lance Harter’s nationally No. 1 Razorbacks garnered only Krissy Gear’s championship in the mile and the 4 x 400…
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Razorbacks
Arkansas vs. SEMO Series Baseball Wrap Up
razorbacks FAYETTEVILLE – With an Arkansas 11-4 victory halted upon 4 1-2 innings of rain and ever wetter grounds Sunday at Baum-Walker Stadium, Coach Dave Van Horn’s nationally No. 1 (Monday’s D1 Baseball and Baseball America’s polls) now 7-0 Razorbacks completed a 4-game sweep of the Ohio Valley Conference’s Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) Redhawks. The previous weekend sweeping nationally Nos. 3 Texas Tech, No. 9 Texas and No. 10 TCU at the State Farm College…
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Announcements
Special Weather Alert for Hempstead & Nevada Counties
Event: Special Weather Statement Alert: SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HEMPSTEAD…EAST CENTRAL MILLER…NORTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE AND NEVADA COUNTIES UNTIL 715 PM CST… At 640 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gurdon to near Garland. Movement was east at 30 mph. Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms. Locations impacted include… Stamps, Lewisville, Buckner, Rosston, Garland, Willisville, Bodcaw, Bluff City, White Oak Lake State Park, Cale, Patmos,…
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Obituaries
David Brooks Rider
David Brooks Rider,70, died Thursday, February 25, in Texarkana. David was born in Hope, Arkansas, on December 12,1950 to Dorothy Brooks Rider and Fairrel Rider. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Richard Rider, and one nephew Christopher Rider. Survivors include his wife Kay Rider of Patmos, son Adam Rider and wife Katie of Hope, daughter Kayla Dorman and husband Gary of Patmos, three grandsons Luke Rider, Owen Dorman, and Barrett Dorman, two…
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Obituaries
Pat Davis
Mrs. Pat Davis, age 78 of Bryant, Arkansas, formerly of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Saturday February 27, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. No family visitation is planned. Graveside service will be 2:00pm on Wednesday March 3, 2021, at DeAnn Cemetery in Prescott. Online condolences www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com Full obit to follow
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Announcements
Nick Wyatt Announces Candidacy for Hope School Board, Zone 7
My name is Nicholas (Nick) Wyatt. I am a 42 years old native of Hope, Ar. I am an Alumnus of Hope High School Class of 1997. I attended UAACH from 2012-2013 and studied Information Systems. I’ve been married for 17 years. I have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. I am very involved in my Community, I was the founder of the Power 92.3 Charity Basketball Game here in Hope. I also worked with the Knights…
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Razorbacks
Hogs Beat LSU
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – A big second half closed Arkansas’ final atonement day in a big way. Previously atoning for early season losses with SEC successful second time arounds against Missouri and Alabama, Arkansas Saturday afternoon at Walton Arena at halftime trailed, 37-32 the LSU Tigers that routed the Razorbacks, 92-76 on Jan. 13 in Baton Rouge, La. Coach Eric Musselman’s Razorbacks roared louder than any Tiger during Saturday’s leading LSU up to 21 points…
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Razorbacks
Arkansas’ Team Depth Secures 24th SEC Indoor Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Shawn Price UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MEN’S TRACK & FIELD Online Version: https://bit.ly/3pWENqB FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Claiming it’s 24th SEC Indoor championship among the 30 contested since Arkansas joined the league, the Razorbacks achieved the title with a very rare feat. Arkansas displayed the importance of its depth in securing the team title without an individual or relay title among the 17 events contested indoors. It’s the first time in the history of the SEC…
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Announcements
Powers Named 7-4A AD of the Year
Hope Public Schools Co-Activities Director Susan Powers has been named Arkansas Activities Association Conference 7-4A AD of the Year. – Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools HOPE – The athletics directors of Arkansas Activities Association Conference 7-4A have named Hope Public Schools Co-Activities Director Susan Powers as Athletic Director of the Year. “It is very humbling and an honor being named Conference 7-4A AD of the year,” Powers said after the announcement Feb. 24. “I would like…
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Announcements
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 6:00 pm
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 12 is in effect until 6:00 pm CST for the following Counties in Arkansas: HempsteadHowardLafayetteLittle RiverMillerMontogomeryNevadaPikePolkScottSevier
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Razorbacks
Haff Throws No-Hitter, No. 24 Hogs Trounce Texas Tech and SEMO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: JACOB PAVILACK ONLINE VERSION UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SOFTBALL FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Redshirt junior pitcher Mary Haff threw her second career no-hitter and the offense tied a single-game school record hitting five home runs, as No. 24 Arkansas defeated Texas Tech, 9-0 (5 innings), in game one of a doubleheader at Bogle Park. The Razorbacks won their eighth consecutive game over Southeast Missouri, 9-3, behind infielder…
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Razorbacks
Razorbacks set themselves up for big final day in SEC Indoor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY, FEBUARY 26, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: Shawn Price UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD Online Version: https://bit.ly/3aZCgrK FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorbacks scored 25 points on the second day of the SEC Indoor Championships, while advancing 18 entrants to Saturday finals at Randal Tyson Track Center. “That’s beyond any expectations, to say the least,” said Arkansas women’s head coach Lance Harter. “The SEC is so loaded and talented, and to be…
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Razorbacks
Long Ball Powers Razorbacks to Fifth Straight Win
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 2021 – COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: OLIVER GRIGG UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS BASEBALL Online version: http://bit.ly/3aVHKnd FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Four home runs were more than enough firepower to lead No. 2 Arkansas to its fifth straight win as the Hogs defeated Southeast Missouri State, 7-3, on Friday evening at Baum-Walker Stadium. Second baseman Robert Moore, right fielder Cayden Wallace, catcher Charlie Welch and center fielder Christian Franklin each went yard in the win…
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Razorbacks
Hogs Escape SEMO
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas Razorbacks’ baseball team discovered Thursday it’s tougher playing the now 2-2 Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) Redhawks of the Ohio Valley Conference at home than nationally ranked Big 12 powers Texas Tech, Texas and TCU on the road. But scoring three runs in a wild ninth inning to tie it, then Jalen Battles bases-loaded infield single after teammate Cayden Wallace’s 14-pitch walk to win it, the Razorbacks prevailed, 6-5 in…
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