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Triple Trophy: deer hunting’s trifecta (12/11/19)With the annual white-tailed deer rut beginning to decline across most of the state, many hunters are beginning to trade in their deer rifles for duck guns, but there’s still plenty of time left to claim a spot in Arkansas’s deer hunting honor roll by completing the Triple Trophy Award. ...
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Centennial Bank Player of the Week (12/11/19)The Highland Lady Rebel Basketball team in conjunction with Centennial Bank and the Rebel Booster Club recognized Senior Abby Dietsche as the player of the week for Nov. 24 – 30. Dietsche had a double-double of 11 points, 10 rebounds, recorded 57% FG shooting, while managing to scoop up 4 blocks. ...
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Public invited to speak up about Spring River trout fishery (12/11/19)The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a special public meeting at the Mammoth Spring School Complex from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 16 to gather public input on a trout management plan specific to Spring River. The Complex is at 410 Goldsmith Ave. in Mammoth Spring...
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CWD-positive deer found in Independence County (12/11/19)A new case of chronic wasting disease has been found in Independence County. A hunter-harvested white-tailed deer taken east of Oil Trough tested positive for the disease. The buck, sampled through the AGFC’s network of partnering taxidermists, tested positive for CWD at the Arkansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and was confirmed by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Madison...
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Recent high school basketball activity (12/11/19)Bob MitchumCave City The Cave City Cavemen recently added another victory on Friday, Dec. 6, when they traveled to Riverview (Searcy) and returned home with a victory 51-45. This win brought their record to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference. The Cavemen are next scheduled for tournament action at Lyon College in Batesville on Monday, Dec. 9...
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MDC reports young hunters checked 1,909 deer during late youth portion (12/4/19)Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages six through 15 harvested 1,909 deer during Missouri’s late youth portion of the 2019 deer hunting season, Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. Of the 1,909 deer harvested, 752 were antlered bucks, 200 were button bucks and 957 were does...
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Call to MDC’s Operation Game Thief hotline yields poaching arrest (12/4/19)The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) credits public cooperation, investigative work, and an anonymous tip for a major poaching arrest near the Lake of the Ozarks. Throughout the month of October, conservation agents who work the area near the Lake of the Ozarks responded to multiple complaints of dead deer with only the heads, tenderloins, and other parts removed. ...
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Stats from Thayer Bobcats’ final game of the season (12/4/19)Bob Mitchum Sports ReporterAs of press time last week, statistics from the game had not been received. The article this week takes a deeper look at player stats and game details. Thayer finished the season 11-2 after a 15-14 loss to Valle Catholic Warriors on Saturday, Nov. 23. The season had been extended the previous week in the last few seconds with a field goal by Kale Willison in a 22-20 win...
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MDC reports November firearms deer harvest ends with 178,936 (12/4/19)Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 178,936 deer during the November portion of fall firearms deer season, Nov. 16- 26. Of the 178,936 deer harvested, 91,420 were antlered bucks, 17,237 were button bucks, and 70,279 were does...
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Centennial Bank Player of the Week (12/4/19)The Highland Rebel Basketball team in conjunction with Centennial Bank and the Rebel Booster Club recognized Junior Austin Circle as the player of the week for Nov. 17 – 23. Circle is a guard that was the best Rebel defender this past week. Circle had six deflections and three steals to earn the recognition. Congratulations, Austin, we are proud of you! Pictured from left to right is Coach Isaac Middlebrooks, Austin Circle and Ethan Barnes, Loan Officer at Centennial Bank (member FDIC)...
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Centennial Bank Player of the Week (12/4/19)The Highland Lady Rebel Basketball team in conjunction with Centennial Bank and the Rebel Booster Club recognized Sophomore Bailee Duhme as the player of the week for Nov. 17 – 23. Duhme averaged five points per game, five rebounds and four assists in the three games that she has played. Congratulations, Bailee, we are proud of you! Pictured from left to right is Coach Carrie Eoff, Bailee Duhme and Ethan Barnes, Loan Officer at Centennial Bank (member FDIC)...
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Crowley’s Ridge offering European taxidermy workshop for deer hunters (12/4/19)The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will host a special workshop on how to prepare your own European skull mount of your deer from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Dec. 28. Although there’s no substituting a professionally prepared mounted head of a trophy deer from a taxidermist, many hunters like the look of a cleaned skull mount, commonly called a European mount because of its popularity with big-game hunters overseas. ...
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Arkansas deer harvest passes 140,000 (12/4/19)With the first two weeks of modern gun deer season behind us, Arkansas hunters have checked more than 140,000 deer throughout the state — and there’s still plenty of time to get out and participate. To put things into perspective, Arkansas hunters have already checked more deer than the total harvest for any year before 1995 in The Natural State. ...
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Recent high school basketball activity (12/4/19)Bob MitchumBasketball season is now underway at Cave City and Highland. Cave City The Cave City Cavemen got off to a 2-0 start with wins over Westside (Jonesboro) and Highland at the Highland Classic. On Monday, Nov. 18, the Cavemen defeated Westside by a score of 62-59. They returned on Thursday, Nov. 21 and defeated the host Highland Rebels 53-18. Cave City’s next action is scheduled for an away conference game at Riverview (Searcy, Arkansas) on Friday, Dec. 6...
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AGFC firing range offers free passes with license purchase (11/27/19)If you’re looking for a place to sight in your rifle or knock the rust off your shotgunning skills before duck season opens, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Dr. James E. Moore Jr. Camp Robinson Firing Range has a special deal to promote license sales and shooting sports. Any customer who purchases a hunting license at the range will receive free passes to shoot...
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Trout stockings return to community ponds for Thanksgiving (11/27/19)Looking for a great way to relax outdoors with the family after the turkey and dressing are finished off? The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Family and Community Fishing Program is releasing hundreds of rainbow trout in program ponds throughout the state, ready for anglers to come catch some memories...
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Lady Rebels defeated by Lady Longhorns (11/27/19)Bob MitchumViola’s Lady Longhorns jumped out to an early lead against the Highland Lady Rebels and won the game 49-14 in the Highland Classic on Thursday, Nov. 21. In early evening action at the Highland Classic at the A.L. Hutson Memorial Center, the Viola Lady Longhorns won their tenth game of the season (10-0 overall and 4-0 in conference) with the victory over the Lady Rebels, who have just started their season and now stand 0-2 for the season...
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Cavemen defeat Rebels in Highland Classic (11/27/19)Bob MitchumOn Thursday, Nov. 21, the Cave City Cavemen (2-0 overall) travelled to Highland High School to face the Highland Rebels (0-2 overall) in the Highland Classic. The Cavemen took an early lead and won the game 53-18. The Cave City Cavemen jumped out to a 7-0 lead on the Highland Rebels and then led 12-0 with around 1:54 remaining in the first quarter. ...
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Recollet bags big buck (11/20/19)Dylan Recollet showing off an eight point buck he killed while hunting with the Southern Sportsmen’s Foundation in Mineral Springs.
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Millions of shad stocked in Arkansas lakes to benefit bass and other sport fish (11/20/19)While fall temperatures are driving most anglers indoors or to the deer woods, staff at Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hatcheries throughout the state are still going full bore to improve future fishing conditions for anglers. More than 4 million threadfin shad have been raised in hatchery locations and nursery ponds throughout the year, and most of those shad have been released into Arkansas lakes in the last month...
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Highland Classic lineup (11/20/19)Bob MitchumBasketball fans can take in a week full of games as the Highland Classic kicked off Monday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. with the Highland Junior Girls facing Marmaduke. Next, at 5 p.m., the Highland Senior Girls met up with Marmaduke. Followed by the Highland junior boys playing Marmaduke at 6:15. The final action of the evening was a senior boys matchup between Batesville and Marmaduke...
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Bobcats win thriller against the Eagles to advance in playoffs (11/20/19)Bob Mitchum Sports ReporterThe Thayer Bobcats (11-1 overall and 6-1 in district) defeated the Pierce City Eagles in Thayer on a cold Friday, November 15, on a soggy field. It may be a while before fans see another game with such a “nail-biter” finish. The Bobcats advanced and now meet the Valle Catholic Eagles (Ste. ...
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Planting leafy greens in early fall ensures soil health in garden (11/13/19)As urban and suburban areas expand in Arkansas, the state’s wildlife — including the bobcat — is learning to adapt to new neighbors, said Becky McPeake, extension wildlife specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Bobcats are present in healthy numbers in the state,” she said. “According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, despite popular perceptions of increasing numbers of bobcats, survey data indicate their populations have been relatively stable.”...
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WBU Volleyball announces open tryout date (11/13/19)The Williams Baptist University volleyball program has announced it will have an open tryout for high school seniors on Friday, November 15. The tryout will be held on the WBU campus in the Southerland-Mabee Center. “We are hosting high school seniors who are interested in competing at the next level. Prospective student-athletes will participate in collegiate drills with the opportunity of earning scholarships,” said Head Coach Michele Lawson...
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Trumann beats Cave City 36-7 (11/13/19)The Trumann Wildcats beat the Cave City Cavemen 36-7 at Cave City on Friday, Nov. 7. The Wildcats finished the season 4-6 overall and 3-4 in conference. Cave City completed its season 0-10 overall and 0-7 in conference. Through nine games, Will Debaun had completed 19 passes out of 44 attempts for 301 yards. ...
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Cave City's Luke Walling wins state XC (11/13/19)Bob Mitchum, Sports ReporterCave City junior Luke Walling finished his long run to a state cross country crown in Hot Springs on Saturday, Nov. 10, winning the 3A boys championship in 15:46.5. Walling led the Cavemen to the 4A team title in 2017, finishing second overall in 17:03 as a freshman. He finished third last year in 16:50, behind teammate Fischer Miller in second as the Cavemen took the 3A title...
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Mammoth Spring Lady Bears 3-1 in early season (11/6/19)The Mammoth Spring Lady Bears Basketball team is off to a 3-1 start in non-conference action. To start the season, Mammoth Spring lost a close one, 45-42, to Mt. Vernon-Enola at a neutral site. Next, the Lady Bears won the home opener in a non-conference game against Buffalo Island Central (Monette, Ark.) by a score of 66-18. ...
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Mammoth Spring Bears go 2-2 in early season action (11/6/19)The Mammoth Spring Bears lost the season opener to Mt. Vernon-Enola at a neutral site, 67-56. Then, the Bears won their home opener 64-44 in a non-conference game against Marmaduke. Next, Mammoth Spring lost a non-conference matchup 64-55 on the road at Bay. The Bears won a non-conference road game 48-37 at Sloan-Hendrix...
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Thayer defeats Diamond 45-7 in playoff game (11/6/19)Bob Mitchum Sports ReporterThe Thayer Bobcats won Friday’s (Nov. 1) home playoff game against the Diamond Wildcats by a score of 45-7. This game is a part of the 2019 Missouri High School Football Playoff Brackets: MSHSAA - Class 1 tournament. The Thayer Bobcats have a neutral playoff game against Cabool on Friday, Nov. 8...
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Staying active in the fall improves overall health (11/6/19)With the arrival of cooler weather, individuals often feel the urge to go into “hibernation mode,” Teresa Henson, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Extension specialist – nutrition outreach coordinator, said. During the fall and winter months, many are less motivated to stick to a regular exercise routine...
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AG alert: Don’t test your luck over a trophy buck (11/6/19)From deer to ducks, Arkansas is every outdoorsman’s paradise. According to Arkansas law, all hunters are required to carry a hunting license with them while they are hunting and must tag all harvested deer within 24 hours. “I want every Arkansas hunter to enjoy themselves,” said Attorney General Rutledge. ...
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Five tips to improve your deer hunting odds on public land (11/6/19)According to the Quality Deer Management Association’s 2019 Whitetail Report, approximately 60 percent of Arkansas deer hunters each year check at least one deer. This success rate is the fourth-highest for deer hunters in the nation. Considering more than 350,000 deer hunters take the woods each year, that success rate is pretty impressive. ...
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WBU hits century mark in blowout victory; Abney scores 10 (11/6/19)For the first time since January 25, 2014, the Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team scored 100 points in a game. The Lady Eagles blew out Ecclesia College 101-29 in front of their home fans on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Southerland-Mabee Center in Walnut Ridge. It was the season opener for Williams. It ties for third for most points scored in the modern era of WBU women’s basketball. (since 2004)...
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Brookland defeats Highland 35-18 (11/6/19)Bob Mitchum, Sports ReporterOn Friday, Nov. 1, the Highland Rebels traveled to Brookland (4-5 overall and 3-3 in conference). The Brookland Bobcats won the game with the final score being 35-18. The Rebels (1-8 overall and 1-5 in conference) will next travel to play Pocahontas (Pocahontas, Arkansas) on Friday, Nov. 8. The Pocahontas enters the 4A Region 3 game with a 6-3 record. In their last game, Pocahontas beat Gosnell, 45-18, in conference play...
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Rivercrest defeats Cave City 54-7 (11/6/19)Bob Mitchum, Sports ReporterCave City traveled to Wilson, Ark., on Friday, Nov. 1, to face the Rivercrest Colts (6-3 overall and 4-2 in conference) and lost the game 54-7. During the season, the Cave City Cavemen have had a number of injuries and have lost some players for the remainder of the season. The Cavemen are 0-9 overall and 0-6 in conference...
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MDC wetland managers share tips as duck season approaches (10/30/19)Southeast region managed wetland area habitat provides solid opportunity despite the year’s floods. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is preparing area wetlands for upcoming waterfowl seasons. Duck season in Missouri’s Middle Zone is Nov. 9 to 15and Nov. 21 to Jan. 12, 2020. The South Zone duck season is Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 to Jan. 31, 2020. Managers of the wetland conservation areas in southeast Missouri have information for hunters on what to expect...
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Mammoth Spring Bears basketball (10/30/19)On Oct. 22, Mammoth Spring senior girls faced Mount Vernon Enola, losing 42-45. Terra Godwin scored 13 points. Mammoth Spring Bears senior boys also faced Mount Vernon Enola losing 56-67. Alex Mero had 20 points, Zack Flynn scored 17 and Clint Lester scored 10...
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Commission approves new veterans waterfowl hunt in Arkansas (10/30/19)Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioners unanimously voted to approve special veteran’s waterfowl hunts to coincide with this year’s youth hunts at today’s regularly scheduled meeting. The hunt originally was approved at the federal level earlier this year as a way to show increased support for men and women who have served their country in the armed forces. ...
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Online test adds convenience for Arkansas Hunter Education course (10/30/19)With fall air finally making an appearance in The Natural State, many people are looking for a way to enjoy some time outdoors. For hunting, that can mean scrambling to find a hunter education class at the last minute. While free in-person classes are always much more informative and beneficial, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission offers a complete hunter education course online to fill those last-minute needs...
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Weekly scores from the Cherokee Village Horseshoe Pitching Association (10/30/19)Stars of the Week, 2 Game Score Plus Handicap: Archie Matheny – 239 and Wayne Kimber – 239. Oct. 22 game winners: Pit 1 Gruger and Ruuska 199 Pit 2 Clementi and Metheny 172 Pit 3 Garner and Howe 186 Oct. 28 game winners: Pit 1 Matheny and Howe 190...
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AGFC looking for deer stand research assistants (10/30/19)Hunters can help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife management efforts through the AGFC’s free Deer Hunting Observation Survey available through the AGFC app on their smartphone. The app is available through both the iTunes app store and the Google Play store. ...
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Rebels defeated by Pirates on the road (10/30/19)Bob Mitchum, Sports ReporterThe Highland Rebels (1-7 overall and 1-4 in conference) lost a road conference game to the Gosnell Pirates (5-3 overall and 5-0 in conference) 52-24. The Pirates lead the conference with Westside (Jonesboro) in second place with a 4-1 conference record...
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Brookland defeats Cave City 35-7 (10/30/19)Bob Mitchum, Sports ReporterThe Brookland Bearcats (3-5 overall and 2-3 in conference) defeated the Cave City Cavemen (0-8 overall and 0-5 in conference) 35-7 on Friday, Oct. 25. The Cavemen rushed the football 39 times for 172 yards for a 4.4 yard per carry average. Eli Taylor ran the football 8 times for 83 yards and a 10.4 yard per carry average. ...
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Thayer beats Mountain Grove 27-8 (10/29/19)Bob Mitchum Sports ReporterOn Friday, Oct. 25, the Thayer Bobcats beat the Mountain Grove Panthers 27-8 at Mountain Grove. With the win, Thayer upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Bobcats host Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, Missouri) in a non-league game on Friday, Nov. 1. The Wildcats go into the game with a record of 2-7. Diamond lost 40-6 in their recent league outing against Lockwood/Golden City (Lockwood, Missouri). With the loss, Mountain Grove moves to 0-9 on the season...
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MU specialist shares economics of switching from dairy to beef (10/23/19)Consolidation in the dairy industry has University of Missouri Extension helping dairy producers switch to beef. MU Extension recently sponsored a session for producers at MU’s Southwest Research Center in Mount Vernon. The dairy industry began consolidating after World War II as farms began to specialize in just milking cows, says MU Extension agricultural economist Joe Horner. ...
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NRCS, MDC partner to improve conservation delivery to Missourians (10/23/19)The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) signed an agreement today with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide support for a staff of biologists, private land conservationists, and wetland specialists to help deliver specialized fish, forest, wildlife and wetland resource conservation planning and other assistance to Missouri landowners...
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Thayer defeats Willow Springs, 34-20 (10/23/19)Bob Mitchum Sports ReporterThe Thayer Bobcats won a home conference game against Willow Springs on Friday, Oct. 18, by a score of 34-20. Thayer is 7-1 overall and 5-1 in district at this point in the season. The Willow Springs Bears are now 4-4 overall and 3-3 in district. With 8:25 to go in the first quarter, Jackson Willison scored on a two-yard run. The two-point conversion attempt was no good. Jayce Haven scored on a 10-yard run with 4:30 remaining in quarter...
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Centennial Bank Player of the Week (10/23/19)The Highland Rebel Volleyball team, in conjunction with Centennial Bank and the Rebel Booster Club, recognized junior Hannah Gibson as the player of the week for Oct. 13-19. Gibson is a setter who leads the team in assists from her position on the team and has become a solid leader for the team. ...
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Weekly scores from the Cherokee Village Horseshoe Pitching Association (10/23/19)Star of the Week, 2 Game Score Plus Handicap, Martin Weeks – 192. Oct. 14 game winners: Pit 1 Prusak and Lofquist 180 Pit 2 Brown and Weeks 180 Pit 3 Garner and McHugh 177 Pit 4 Ruuska 97 Oct. 18 game winners: Pit 1 Yanke and Garner 174 Pit 2 Gruger and Matheny 178...