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Busy slate continues for EHS wrestlers
El Dorado’s first conference wrestling meet of the season at Wildcat Arena on Tuesday served as a guide, particularly for the wrestlers who are making their va…
Stories by Jason Avery
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SouthArk sweeps Region 2 doubleheader
South Arkansas College’s women’s basketball team made a successful return to the hardwood on Monday with a hard-fought 93-88 overtime victory over Arkansas Sta…
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado wrestling teams ready for first conference meet
After being idle last week, El Dorado’s wrestling teams are set to embark on their busiest stretch of the season to date.
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El Dorado’s Lansdell retiring after 35 years with school district
In a business where change is commonplace at all levels, El Dorado Athletic Director Phillip Lansdell has been content to stay in one place.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSouthArk focuses on rebounding with signing class
South Arkansas College women’s basketball coach Jon Pigott had one task in mind with the 2025 recruiting class: rebounding.
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El Dorado wrestling meet rescheduled
It was a case of good news and bad news for El Dorado’s girls wrestling team on Thursday.
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SouthArk's Thursday basketball games postponed
South Arkansas College’s basketball games against North Arkansas College that were scheduled to be played in El Dorado on Thursday have been postponed due to i…
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El Dorado competes in Central Arkansas Classic
There was much for El Dorado wrestling coach Alex Townsend to be pleased with and much for his teams to work on after competing in the Central Arkansas Classic…
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Reading, kindness and respect initiatives highlight fall semester at Smackover
Tailgating is not usually associated with reading, but it was for an event in Smackover.
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Subscriber ExclusiveKey off to great start for Stars
A year ago, former Junction City standout Jakourion Key was mostly a spectator during South Arkansas College’s run to the NJCAA Division II Tournament.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSouthArk aiming to build on good start
South Arkansas College’s men’s basketball team headed into the holiday break having won two of its first three Region 2 games.
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Subscriber ExclusiveGrowth key for SouthArk
If there has been one trait South Arkansas College’s women’s basketball team has shown so far in coach Jon Pigott’s first season, it’s resolve.
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado ready for Central Arkansas Classic
El Dorado’s wrestling teams will have their final tuneup before beginning conference meets with the Central Arkansas Classic, which is being hosted by Sylvan H…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLinemen highlight standout group of underclassmen
If there is one spot to watch over the next few seasons for Union County’s football teams, it’s up front.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUnheralded standouts fuel success on gridiron
The players who regularly find themselves in the end zone are usually the ones that get the most attention.
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Subscriber ExclusiveStrong has ingredients to continue success after title run
After winning a state championship in a dominant perfect season in 2024, what can Strong do for an encore next year?
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Demonstrating how and why math works is key to success for Waggoner
Math can be a sore subject with students regardless of age.
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado set for final trip to Louisiana
El Dorado’s wrestling teams will make their last trek to Louisiana this year for the Lone Survivor Invitational, a two-day event at Parkway High School that st…
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Subscriber ExclusiveJunction City aiming to build on fast start
The transition from football to basketball can be difficult for some schools, but for Junction City, it’s been seamless.
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Polk fuels Smackover’s high-octane offense
Mitchell Polk’s arrival to Smackover brought plenty of attention.
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Big plays the norm for Junction City’s Grimes
There aren’t many players that can make the fans in the stadium hold their collective breath when he gets the ball, but Junction City’s Dominique Grimes is one.
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Strong’s McHenry-Jones caps career with title
The metamorphosis of Kaiden McHenry-Jones becoming one of the most dominant players in the state regardless of class began just before the 2022 season.
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Grant gives students opportunity to learn about life of Daisy Bates
Students in the Strong-Huttig School District are learning about one of the most important figures in the Civil Rights Movement who was born just a few miles a…
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Junction City's Grimes, Banks earn All-State nods
In their return to the 2A ranks, Junction City reached the state semifinals, and a big reason why was the play of their All-State selections.
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Trio of Strong standouts earn All-State honors
It’s not easy to duplicate the feat of earning All-State honors, but a trio from Strong did just that.
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Parkers Chapel duo earn league football awards
With the offseason just over a month old at Parkers Chapel, the Trojans are getting preparations in for when spring practice arrives.
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado ready to host wrestling meet
When the postseason arrives in February, El Dorado’s wrestlers will have to compete on consecutive days depending on how far they advance.
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Quartet of Smackover gridiron standouts earn postseason accolades
When Mitchell Polk transferred to Smackover from El Dorado toward the end of the summer, the junior didn’t have much time to get acclimated to first-year coach…
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Parkers Chapel grad plays key role in UAM winning esports crown
Jeremiah Hutchison is a man who seems to shun the notion of having any down time.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJunction City focusing on weight room as offseason begins
In their return to the 2A ranks, Junction City came within an eyelash of returning to Little Rock to play for a state championship.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBig weekend set for EHS wrestling teams
Although the season is only a few weeks old, El Dorado’s wrestling teams have a big weekend ahead of them at the Conway Invitational.
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Subscriber ExclusiveStrong to open 2024-25 basketball season at Bradley
There are two notable facts about Strong’s season opener on Friday.
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SouthArk’s Lester excited with groundbreaking for stadium
In January of 2022, South Arkansas College played its first baseball game.
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado ready for Louisiana trip
A busy slate for El Dorado’s wrestlers continues today with a trip to Louisiana.
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Subscriber ExclusiveStrong puts exclamation point on title run
Dominant. If there is a single word that can sum up Strong’s 2024 season, that might be the one that fits best.
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Subscriber ExclusiveMidland at apex of perfect season
The history of Midland football is one that doesn’t have much in the way of success.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRumble at the Rock
Since their 2023 season ended abruptly, Strong has been a team on a mission.
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Subscriber ExclusiveStrong seniors look to repeat freshman success
Three years ago, Strong capped its first season of eight-man football with a state championship.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLack of games not slowing down Strong in postseason run
With this week marking the start of the state championship games, there will be one noticeable statistic that separates Strong from all of the other participan…
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Subscriber ExclusiveJunction City to begin basketball season on Monday
Three days after having their season end on the gridiron, Junction City begins its season on the hardwood on Monday.
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El Dorado News-Times Teacher of the Month: Love of reading bonds Yocum’s Tripple with students
Emily Tripple teaches all subjects at Yocum Elementary School, but there is one that has become a clear favorite.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSouthArk's Lester focusing on preparations for 2025 season
Now that South Arkansas College’s baseball team has finished its fall slate, coach Cannon Lester has been busy evaluating and getting ready for when practice f…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSouthArk finishes fall with World Series
South Arkansas College’s baseball team recently capped their fall campaign with their annual World Series.
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Subscriber ExclusiveConway Christian enjoying historic season
Conway Christian’s deepest playoff run prior to 2024 came in 2015 when the Eagles knocked off Junction City on the road as part of their run to the state semif…
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Subscriber ExclusiveJunction City, Conway Christian set to collide in 2A semifinals
Last week, Junction City dispatched one of the two remaining undefeated teams in 2A.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSmackover looking forward to 2025 season
After qualifying for the playoffs in each of the last two years, Smackover fell agonizingly short of the postseason in Don Harrison’s first season as head coac…
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Subscriber ExclusiveStrong beginning preparations for state championship game
If there are two cornerstones of Strong’s season to date, it’s been dominance on the field and bye weeks.
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Smackover class focuses on face-to-face communication, interviews
With cellphones, email and social media, communication around the world is instantaneous.
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Subscriber ExclusiveExpectations high for EHS wrestlers
Alex Townsend has been even busier than usual this week.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJunction City to take on Carlisle in 2A quarterfinals
Junction City entered the season as the top-ranked team in 2A by Hooten’s.
