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Central Arkansas battles, eventually falls to FCS No. 2 Tarleton State
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. For the second week in a row, the University of Central Arkansas went toe-to-toe with one of the United Athletic Conference's top teams. And for the second week in a row, the Bears failed to make the kinds of plays -- both simple and extraordinary -- needed to win. UCA fell 49-35 to FCS No. 2 Tarleton State on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas, in a game decided by key mistakes.
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Friday's games 7A-CENTRAL Bryant 48, FS Northside 0 Cabot 35, Pulaski Academy 28 Conway 49, LR Central 7 North Little Rock 52, LR Christian 37 7A-WEST Bentonville 44, Fayetteville 10 Rogers 44, Springdale 7 Shiloh Christian 44, Rogers Heritage 11 Springdale Har-Ber 17, Bentonville West 14 6A-EAST Benton 49, El Dorado 28 Jonesboro 49, Marion 14 Sheridan 48, Searcy 45 Sylvan Hills 54, West Memphis 27 6A-WEST FS Southside 36, LR Catholic 35 Lake Hamilton 47, LR Southwest 7 Mountain Home 40,...
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Scores | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Friday's games 7A-Central Bryant 49, Pulaski Academy 14 Conway 69, Cabot 14 LR Christian 31, LR Central 9 North Little Rock 55, FS Northside 7 7A-West Bentonville 49, Rogers Heritage 7 Bentonville West 31, Rogers 22 Shiloh Christian 45, Fayetteville 21 Springdale Har-Ber 39, Springdale 16 6A-East Marion 42, West Memphis 21 Searcy 52, Jonesboro 27 Sheridan 59, Benton 49 Sylvan Hills 41, El Dorado 21 6A-West FS Southside 49, Siloam Springs 21 Lake Hamilton 63, Russellville 50 Mountain Home 35,...
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Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. COMMENT The Saints have scored 40-plus in five straight and show no signs of stopping. COMMENT The Tigers bounced back from their first loss in emphatic fashion. COMMENT Seven different Wampus Cats rushed for touchdowns in a 55-point win over Caobt. COMMENT There may not be anyone in 5A that can slow the Senators down.
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High school football rankings -- By Sam Lane RK. TEAM;CONFERENCE;RECORD 1. Shiloh Christian;7A-West;6-0 COMMENT The Saints have scored 40-plus in five straight and show no signs of stopping. 2. Bentonville;7A-West;5-1 COMMENT The Tigers bounced back from their first loss in emphatic fashion. 3. Conway;7A-Central;5-1 COMMENT Seven different Wampus Cats rushed for touchdowns in a 55-point win over Caobt. 4. Joe T.
As GLP-1s reshape America, questions and new uses emerge
11 hours ago The infamous Donation of Constantine was a medieval deepfake, and 10 popes used it to expand their domain. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: During the eighth or ninth century, someone fabricated a document recounting how Emperor Constantine had given land to Pope Sylvester out of …
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Friday's games 7A-Central Cabot 29, FS Northside 3 Conway 49, North Little Rock 20 LR Christian 25, Bryant 22 Pulaski Academy 14, LR Central 13 7A-West Bentonville West 35, Springdale 9 Fayetteville 42, Rogers 26 Shiloh Christian 42, Bentonville 15 Springdale Har-Ber 42, Rogers Heritage 12 6A-East Benton 44, Sylvan Hills 40 El Dorado 31, Marion 7 Searcy 38, West Memphis 0 Sheridan 49, Jonesboro 21 6A-West Lake Hamilton 45, LR Catholic 7 Van Buren 31, FS Southside 28 Mountain Home 30,...
Bentonville, Shiloh Christian could determine who holds state’s No. 1 spot Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Not every season provides heavyweight title fights for the state's No. 1 overall ranking in high school school. But this isn't your typical season. In just the sixth week of games, Bentonville is in its second such game. It won the first thanks to a last-second defensive stand at Conway on Sept. 4, coming away with a 20-14 win.
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Friday's games 7A-Central Bryant 14, LR Central 2 Conway 45, FS Northside 7 North Little Rock 64, Pulaski Academy 50 LR Christian at Cabot, ccd.
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Friday's games Abundant Life 32, Brinkley 16 Arkansas Christian 56, Guy-Perkins 20 Ashdown 44, De Queen 43 Atkins 48, Bigelow 14 Baptist Prep 57, Cossatot River 6 Bearden 50, Parkers Chapel 20 Bentonville 20, Hays, Kan. 14 Berryville 28, Cedarville 21 Bossier City (La.) Airline 40, Pulaski Academy 35 Brookland 35, Melbourne 20 Cabot 21, LR Catholic 14 Cedar Ridge 60, Rose Bud 30 Centerpoint 28, Spring Hill 20 Central Ark.
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All games at 7 p.m. Thursday's games Hazen 42, Marshall 0 LR Parkview 42, Lonoke 14* Friday's games Bald Knob at McCrory Barton at Lafayette County Batesville at Beebe Bauxite at Arkadelphia Berryville at Dover Bismarck at Glen Rose Booneville at Newport Brinkley at Dermott Brookland at Pocahontas Camden Fairview at Hamburg Carlisle at Des Arc Cave City at Izard County Cedar Ridge at Blevins Central Arkansas Christian at Mena Clarendon at Riverview Clarksville at Gentry Conway at Marion...
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Friday's games Bald Knob 30, Marianna 12 Baptist Prep 48, Foreman 6 Bauxite 46, Glen Rose 33 Benton 43, Bryant 42 Bentonville 24, Tulsa Union 7 Bentonville West 28, Greenwood 24 Bigelow 34, Conway Christian 7 Blevins at Augusta, ccd. Booneville 34, Charleston 27 Broken Arrow, Okla.
Trump’s mass deportation campaign takes a toll on college students
, and [EXCERPT] For years, researchers and advocates have documented the barriers students from immigrant families face when pursuing higher education. But the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign has introduced new challenges and fears, even for many immigrants who are legally in the United States. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Minnesota for our series Rethinking College.
Class 6A girls soccer: Bentonville West scores 4 goals, parks bus vs. Conway
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. CONWAY -- After last year's meeting in the Class 6A girls soccer tournament, the Bentonville West Wolverines knew they needed their best when playing the Conway Wampus Cats on Friday. Bentonville West narrowly defeated Conway in the quarterfinals last season, relying on a late goal to advance.
TRAVELERS 5, WIND SURGE 2 Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Arkansas Travelers used early runs to defeat the Wichita Wind Surge on Thursday night at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Wichita opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when Hendry Mendez grounded out to second base, bringing home Kyle DeBarge to make it 1-0.
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. HOT SPRINGS -- After four years of falling short, the North Little Rock girls basketball team reached the pinnacle once again Saturday. North Little Rock defeated Springdale Har-Ber 46-40 at Bank OZK Arena in the Class 6A girls championship game The Lady Charging Wildcats used a dominant first-half defensive performance to capture the program's sixth state championship and first since 2022. "These kids ...
Five Barton basketball players suspended for 2A finals following fight in semifinals
The Arkansas Activities Association has suspended five members of Barton's high school boys basketball team from playing in the Class 2A state championship game after taking part in a brawl during a semifinal game Saturday against England in Poyen. The association announced in its release Tuesday morning on social media the five Barton players have been ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
State sports briefs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The No. 9 University of Arkansas men's team surged to a second-round lead Monday at the Cabo Collegiate after scorching the Twin Dolphin course in Los Cabos, Mexico. The Razorbacks carded a 14-under 270 to take a three-shot lead over No. 11 Oklahoma State heading into Tuesday's final round. No. 7 Arizona State is six shots back at 11 under, and Rice is sitting fourth at 8 under.
UCA men at Stetson | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. COACH John Shulman (26-34 in second season at Central Arkansas, 283-219 in 16th season overall) COACH Donnie Jones (95-120 in seventh season at Stetson, 250-249 in 16th season overall) CHALK TALK UCA has won its past 10 games set the program's Division I regular-season win record with 17. ... The Bears secured a first-round bye in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament with Saturday's 79-62 win over West Georgia. ...
State sports briefs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The University of Arkansas men's team jumped from No. 11 to No. 1 in the latest update to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association rankings released Tuesday. The Arkansas women's team was ranked No. 8. Last weekend's Tyson Invitational was the first time in weeks that Arkansas had most of its athletes healthy, and several runners made their season debuts.
Central Arkansas men vs. Jacksonville
Central Arkansas men vs. Jacksonville WHEN 6:30 p.m. WHERE Farris Center, Conway RECORDS Central Arkansas 7-10, 2-2 Atlantic Sun Conference; Jacksonville 6-11, 1-3 SERIES Jacksonville leads 6-0 TV None RADIO KUCA-FM, 91.3, in Conway STREAMING ESPN-Plus PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS JACKSONVILLE POS.
UCA women at Jacksonville
UCA women at Jacksonville WHEN 5:30 p.m. Central WHERE Swisher Gymnasium, Jacksonville, Fla.
State sports brief | Arkansas Democrat Gazette Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Lake Hamilton School District announced Friday its hiring of Cabot assistant coach Justin Bigham, a former Beebe and Gentry coach, to be its newest head coach. "From the beginning, we knew that when the right head coach emerged, it would be clear, and that moment was unmistakable," Lake Hamilton Superintendent Dr. Tony Thurman said in the district's statement.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Isiah Reese had shown everything he needed to on the field, but when Tyler Uptergrove accepted the job to become Joe T. Robinson's head coach prior to the 2025 season, he realized there was more to do. Uptergrove challenged the rising senior, nicknamed "Tank", to become the sort of vocal leader the Senators would need for the upcoming season.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Kane Archer had a nearly impossible act to follow heading into his senior season. As a junior, he won nearly every statewide offensive award, set the state completion percentage record (81.5%), had more touchdowns than incompletions and totaled more than 4,500 yards for the state champion Greenwood Bulldogs.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Starting a sophomore at any position in high school sports brings an added risk, especially if that sophomore is young for his grade and playing the most important position on the field. The 5-foot-10 sophomore excelled from the start, leading the Lions to nine wins -- their most since 2019. For that, he is the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Underclassman of the Year.
What the Scandinavian concept of hygge can teach Americans about comfort and happiness
Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Lisa Desjardins: As this holiday season comes to a close and parts of the country face frigid temperatures, this New Year’s, we wanted to take a moment and explore a concept of comfort, warmth, and joy that began in Scandinavian countries but has recently spread to America. Our Deema Zein has this story about the art of hygge.
Trump administration moves to restrict gender affirming care for minors nationwide
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a series of actions meant to effectively ban transition-related medical treatments nationwide for those under 18. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Selena Simmons-Duffin, who covers health policy for NPR.
Colorado becomes refuge for Texas family seeking gender-affirming care for trans teen
Dec 17, 2025 6:30 PM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In 2023, we introduced you to a transgender girl named Leah. She was living in Texas with her parents, John and Mary. We concealed their identities because families like theirs faced growing threats. Since then, lawmakers have taken steps to further restrict the rights of transgender people. William Brangham recently caught up with Leah and her family as they wrestled with their next steps.
Colorado aims to protect vaccine access as Trump administration casts doubt on safety
Nov 21, 2025 6:40 PM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio This week, the CDC changed its website to suggest that vaccines may cause autism, even though there's no scientific evidence to prove such a link. It’s the latest change to vaccine guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In response, some Democratic-led states have taken steps aimed at protecting access to vaccines and pushing back on misinformation. William Brangham reports.
This week’s high school football schedule | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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State sports brief | Arkansas Democrat Gazette Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The first hire of the high school football coaching cycle was announced Thursday with Episcopal Collegiate hiring Forrest City assistant Tye Forte as its director of football programs and head varsity coach. The school also announced former University of Arkansas linebacker Sam Olajubutu has joined Forte's staff as an assistant coach.
This week’s high school football schedule
FRIDAY'S SECOND-ROUND GAMES CLASS 7A Springdale at Bentonville Bentonville West at Conway Fayetteville at Bryant LR Christian at Rogers CLASS 6A Marion at Sylvan Hills El Dorado at Shiloh Christian Jonesboro at Greenwood Mountain Home at Benton CLASS 5A Farmington at Joe T.
‘The Gales of November’ explores the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and the legend it inspired
Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Amna Nawaz: This week marks 50 years since the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank while crossing Lake Superior. The shipwreck, which killed all 29 men aboard, became the most well-known wreck to ever occur on the Great Lakes. William Brangham recently spoke with the author of a new book that explores both the tragedy and the enduring legend it inspired.
‘The Gales of November’ explores the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and the legend it inspired
Nov 11, 2025 6:25 PM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio This week marks 50 years since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank while crossing Lake Superior. The shipwreck, which killed all 29 men aboard, became the most well-known wreck to ever occur on the Great Lakes. William Brangham recently spoke with the author of a new book that explores both the tragedy and the enduring legend it inspired.
‘The Gales of November’ explores the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and the legend it inspired
Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Amna Nawaz: This week marks 50 years since the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank while crossing Lake Superior. The shipwreck, which killed all 29 men aboard, became the most well-known wreck to ever occur on the Great Lakes. William Brangham recently spoke with the author of a new book that explores both the tragedy and the enduring legend it inspired.
High school football schedule | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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This week's high school schedule Thursday's games 5A-Central Maumelle at Joe T.
This week’s high school football schedule
This week's high school football schedule Thursday's game 5A-South LR Parkview 42, Texarkana 14* Friday's games 7A-Central Cabot at Pulaski Academy Conway at LR Central LR Christian at North Little Rock LR Southwest at Bryant 7A-West Bentonville at Fayetteville FS Northside at Rogers Heritage Rogers at Springdale Springdale Har-Ber at Bentonville West 6A-East Benton at El Dorado Jonesboro at Marion Sheridan at LR Catholic* West Memphis at Sylvan Hills 6A-West FS Southside at Van Buren...
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