Sports

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces it has reduced the number of counties in its management zone for chronic wasting disease (CWD) from 48 to 29 starting in July. Changes to the CWD Management Zone will impact restrictions on feeding deer, antler-point restrictions, antlerless permits for some counties, and mandatory CWD sampling...

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously to create a new Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combination License that would be available at a reduced rate for resident military veterans meeting certain criteria during its regularly scheduled meeting June 20...

Star of the Week, 2 Game Score Plus Handicap, Charlie Morgan (205). June 17 game winners Pit 1 Gruger and Brooks 198 Pit 2 Weeks and Brown 186 Pit 3 McHugh and Jones 185 Pit 4 T. Ruuska and Yanke 171 Pit 5 Hollis and Reger 187 June 21 game winners...

USDA announced recently it is offering $75 million in funding for the eradication and control of feral swine through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) in a joint effort with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The 2018 Farm Bill included this new pilot program to help address the threat that feral swine pose to agriculture, ecosystems and human and animal health...

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously to create a new Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combination License that would be available at a reduced rate for resident military veterans meeting certain criteria during its regularly scheduled meeting June 20...

Highland coaches John Hansen, Adam Meeker, and new Highland golf coach Andy Arnold, along with the Highland Golf Team provided instruction for Rebel Junior Golf Camp held recently. There were 31 campers and a great time was had by all. Winners of the chipping: 11-13 year old girls, Gwenyth Figgins;11-13 year old boys, Cline Himschoot; 8-10 year old girls, Whitley Young; and 8-10 year old boys, Landon Farris...

Results from May 23, 9-holers only: 1st place tie – Sonny Grieshaber, Churck Wolff and Bob Bryson; another 1st place tie – Jim Branth, Don Apel and Gene Peck.

During the weekend of June 14-16, Bull Shoals-White River State Park is hosting its annual Trout Days event. The White River is one of the nation’s finest trout streams. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there is something for every age and ability! Activities on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 include Fish Feeding, Trout Fishing Basics, a Trout Cooking Demonstration, and children’s programs like Fish Print T-Shirts and a Kids’ Campfire Cookout...

If you are a fan of cheerleading, you will have an opportunity to showcase and improve your stunts and tumbling on June 29. Head Cheer Coach Emily Wisby announced the Williams Baptist University spirit squads will host a camp beginning at 9 a.m. for all high school students, including graduated seniors...

No rod? No reel? No problem. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has more than 100 locations where people can check out fishing equipment just as though they were checking out a library book. “Libraries actually make up a majority of our tackle loaner locations,” said J.J. Gladden, coordinator of the AGFC’s Aquatic Resources Education program. “We also have state parks, campgrounds, AGFC regional offices and other locations, but libraries make up the bulk of the program.”...

Star of the Week, 2 Game Score Plus Handicap is Archie Metheny, 194. June 3 game winners Pit 1 Brackett and Watts 181 Pit 2 Clementi and Prusak 191 Pit 3 Hollis and Kimber 204 Pit 4 Howe and McHugh 185 Pit 5 Lofquist and Yanke 179 June 7 game winners...

If you’ve ever read an Arkansas Hunting or Fishing Guidebook and had to scratch your head to figure out a regulation, now is your opportunity to speak up. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is conducting a public survey to identify regulations that may be confusing or unnecessary. The survey is available at the following link: https://agfc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bftyGIHRTnKuxNj...

The annual Tommy Bolt Memorial Golf Tournament slated for June 29 is quickly approaching. For many years, golfers have traveled to Cherokee Village to participate in the annual event which has been used as a fundraiser for area non-profit charities...

The 2nd annual JacksonStrong#PayitForward Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, May 4 at Turkey Mountain Golf Course in Horseshoe Bend with 37 teams participating and once again was a huge success. A tournament this large takes a lot of work and our family is so grateful for the volunteers who always step up and are so willing to help us in this endeavor. Because of that hard work, we are proud to say this year's tournament raised over $10,000...