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Lady Dragons hope to rebound at regional Junction City’s girls tasted defeat Friday for the first time in two months. Coach Henry Harrell hopes the Lady Dragons’ 62-51 loss to Spring Hill in the finals... by Tony Burns - February 19, 2019

Fatigue takes toll on Hogs FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said that with a long season beginning to take its toll on his young basketball team, the Razorbacks n... by Bob Holt - February 19, 2019

Anbody else out there missing basketball? I love basketball. I really do. I played every sport available while growing up. But, my favorite was always basketball. It's the perfect sport. It's not compli... by Tony Burns - February 18, 2019

Dedmer's 47 leads Cougars past Trojans FORDYCE - Andreus Dedmer scored 47 points Friday night to lead Lafayette County to a 68-38 win over Parkers Chapel in the championship game of the 8-2A District... by Tony Burns - February 17, 2019

Spring Hill knocks off Junction City FORDYCE – Spring Hill scored the first 17 points of the game in Friday's 8-2A District Tournament girls final against top-seeded Junction City. The Lady Dragons... by Tony Burns - February 17, 2019

Dragons win, Lady Trojans fall short in third place games FORDYCE – Junction City used a 13-3 run in the third quarter to build a cushion and pulled away to a 72-63 win over Hampton Friday in the boys third place game ... by Tony Burns - February 17, 2019

Smith excited to be leading Dragons As an assistant coach, Brad Smith played a pivotal role in Junction City’s success on the gridiron since he arrived in 2003. by Jason Avery - February 16, 2019

Ingram slated to become defensive tackles coach FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas is expected to name Memphis native Kenny Ingram its next defensive tackles coach, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has co... by Tom Murphy - February 16, 2019

Arkansas to host Mississippi State FAYETTEVILLE — Five of the University of Arkansas basketball team’s final seven regular-season games are against teams projected to make the NCAA Tournament. by Bob Holt - February 16, 2019

Razorbacks to play doubleheader today FAYETTEVILLE — The No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks were forced to wait a day to open the baseball season after rain and near-freezing temperatures postponed Friday’s... by Tom Murphy - February 16, 2019

Strong falls in semifinals EMERSON - Derrion Davis had 16 points and Emauri Newton added 12 points, but it wasn’t enough, as Strong fell to Dermott 81-38 in the semifinals of the 8-1A Dis... by News-Times Staff - February 15, 2019

Lady Dragons advance to finals FORDYCE - Junction City’s girls advanced to the championship game of the 2A-8 District Tournament Thursday, pushing past Woodlawn 49-44. by News-Times Staff - February 15, 2019

Mississippi State forward ready to make Walton debut FAYETTEVILLE — Reggie Perry finally will play a game in Walton Arena when Mississippi State faces the University of Arkansas basketball team on Saturday night. by Bob Holt - February 15, 2019

Arkansas to open season against Eastern Illinois FAYETTEVILLE — Do the Arkansas Razorbacks have the goods to make a return trip to the College World Series? by Tom Murphy - February 15, 2019

Parkers Chapel clinches spot in regional tourney FORDYCE - With three sophomore starters, Parkers Chapel’s girls were supposed to be a year away from the postseason. Apparently the young Lady Trojans aren’t ve... by Tony Burns - February 15, 2019