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Follow important safety guidelines to enjoy outdoor activities
During the cooler months in Arkansas, there are many opportunities for outdoor fun, such as hunting, camping and riding all-terrain vehicles. While enjoying these activities in the Natural State, it’s important to follow safety guidelines to avoid accidents and injuries.
Recent results from Viola Longhorns basketball
The latest results for the boys and girls Viola Longhorns basketball squads. In Fox, AR, the Lady Longhorns defeated Rural Special 48-45.
Elks Lodge annual free throw contest results
Highland Elks Lodge #2539, Cherokee Village, AR sponsored their annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Sat. Jan. 7 at the A. L. Hutson Center in Highland. Fourteen boys and girls, ages 8–13, from four area schools, participated in the event.
Follow important safety guidelines to enjoy outdoor activities
During the cooler months in Arkansas, there are many opportunities for outdoor fun, such as hunting, camping and riding all-terrain vehicles. While enjoying these activities in the Natural State, it’s important to follow safety guidelines to avoid accidents and injuries.
Lady Rebels take Lendel Thomas Classic
The Highland Lady Rebels went undefeated in the Lendel Thomas Classic and finished as tournament champions recently, winning 60-49 over the Manila Lions. Harlee Deloach was named to the All-Tournament team, and Sadie Meyer was named as the tournament MVP. Scoring details from final game: - Hyslip 27 - Burton 11 - Deloach 10 - Trivitt 6 - Meyer, Parish, and Taylor 2.
Lyon College celebrates five new inductees into Athletic Hall of Fame
BATESVILLE, AR – Lyon College recently celebrated five new members of the Lyon College Athletic Hall of Fame with a banquet and induction ceremony on the Batesville campus. The 2022 Lyon College inductees included Benjamin Bridges, ‘97, for baseball; Kristi Kelley, ‘12, for softball; Kimberly Scarborough, ‘04, for volleyball; J.
Viola Lady Longhorns results from Lady Blackhawk Invitational
Lady Blackhawk Invitational at Pea Ridge: Game 1: Viola 58 Mena 56 AJ McCandlis 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals; Kailey Hallmark 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Audrey Newberry 7 points, 4 assists; Cheyenne Newberry 7 points; Addison Shaddon 4 points and Marissa Hutson 3 points, 5 rebounds.
Longhorns fall in Cabool Holiday Tournament
The Viola Longhorns traveled to Cabool, MO, to participate in the Cabool Holiday Tournament for the second year in a row. The Longhorns faced and lost to a Licking, MO team in the first round moving them into the consolation bracket to face Salem, MO with the Longhorns falling short in both match ups.
Arkansas State Parks introduces Club 52 program
Visitors get reward items for stamped passports Arkansas State Parks is introducing Club 52, a rewards program that encourages people to visit all 52 state parks. Club 52 is an extension of the Arkansas State Parks Passport Program, which helps guests document trips to state parks by receiving a stamp (or stamp rubbing) in an Arkansas State Parks Passport. Club 52 members get their passports stamped when they visit a state park and earn rewards for visits of five parks, 25 parks and 52 parks.