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Greenwood tops Van Buren in 5A-West Conference volleyball match
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (88+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Greenwood tops Van Buren in 5A-West Conference volleyball match VAN BUREN -- Greenwood sophomore outside hitter Riley Kaminshine has looked forward to making her first conference start since beginning playing volleyball. She made the most of it Tuesday…...
SOSRiverBoy III showcases local talent; brings fun entertainment to Fort Smith
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (76+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette SOSRiverBoy III showcases local talent; brings fun entertainment to Fort Smith FORT SMITH -- An annual concert and community event will return for the third year in a row when SOSRiverBoy III is held Nov. 28 at the Fort…...
Franklin County native Joshua Nichols turns ATU writing assignment into book contract
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (741+ words) RUSSELLVILLE -- What began as a graduate student project in the Arkansas Tech University writing lab has blossomed into a burgeoning writing career for Joshua Nichols. A native of Franklin County and graduate of Ozark High School, Nichols began his post-secondary…...
Panama Lady Razorbacks earn top seed in LeFlore County Fast-pitch Softball Tournament
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (71+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette The Panama (Okla.) Lady Razorbacks are the top seed in the 46th annual LeFlore County (Okla.) Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament, which begins on Monday. Cameron is the host school, but all games will be played at the Poteau Area…...
Fort Smith Northside defends its home turf with win over Russellville
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (114+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Fort Smith Northside defends its home turf with win over Russellville FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies forged their most complete game of the season to close out nonconference action with a winning mark. Northside scored…...
Heydenreich has hometown Mansfield Tigers doing what they do on volleyball court
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (52+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Heydenreich has hometown Mansfield Tigers doing what they do on volleyball court Hackett took Round 1 against its south Sebastian County rivals, the Mansfield Lady Tigers, back in late August. But on Thursday, Mansfield flipped the script....
Greenwood QB Coatney gets first win as Bulldogs starter
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (128+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Greenwood QB Coatney gets first win as Bulldogs starter GREENWOOD -- Senior quarterback Cruz Coatney added to his family's Greenwood legacy in more ways than one Friday night. Looking up at the scoreboard at the end of the…...
2026-27 Arkansas Tech University spirit squads announced
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (379+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette 2026-27 Arkansas Tech University spirit squads announced RUSSELLVILLE -- Arkansas Tech University announced Wednesday the names of the people who will represent Arkansas Tech on its coed cheerleading team and its dance team during the 2026-27 academic year. The ATU…...
Joint trial for Fort Smith pair accused in 16-year-old boy???s homicide delayed for mental fitness exam
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (111+ words) Joint trial for Fort Smith pair accused in 16-year-old boy’s homicide delayed for mental fitness exam River Valley Democrat-Gazette Joint trial for Fort Smith pair accused in 16-year-old boy’s homicide delayed for mental fitness exam Man accused in Fort Smith…...
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