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    ONE Razorback Roadshow set for Thursday night event in Fort Smith

    By Jackson Fuller, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record,

    25 days ago

    The ONE Razorback Roadshow is gearing up to travel across the state of Arkansas , culminating with a visit to Fort Smith's Uncork’d on May 16.

    The Roadshow is designed to connect and interact with Razorback fans of all ages and will begin on May 13 in Heber Springs. All eight events on the Roadshow are free and fans interested in attending are asked to RSVP online.

    The four-day bus tour will feature Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek and other members of Razorback Athletics, including coaches, spirit squads and band members along with Big Red. The ONE Razorback Roadshow is a part of Razorback Athletics’ ongoing commitment to be involved in communities across Arkansas while celebrating the passion and support of the Razorbacks throughout the state.

    Roadshow events include free, public receptions where fans can gather to hear from members of Razorback Athletics while also enjoying complimentary appetizers and beverages. Photo opportunities with the Razorback spirit squads and Big Red as well as other Razorback giveaways will be available.

    Fans will have the opportunity to enter to win special prizes, including complimentary game tickets, sideline passes to games, autographed items and special experiences. Various trophies will also be on display showcasing some of the great Razorback moments from this past year.

    New this year at each stop, an official Razorback Road sign will be presented to community leaders as an opportunity to name a street in their city to showcase Razorback pride and spirit.

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    Jon Williams, the public announcer for Razorback Women’s Basketball and Razorback Baseball, along with Matt Zimmerman, the color analyst for Razorback Men’s Basketball radio broadcasts and the co-host of the Razorback Daily podcast, are set to serve as emcees for the events.

    Doors will open for the Fort Smith stop at 5:30 p.m. with a program beginning at 6:00 p.m. Sam Pittman has already announced he will attend the Jonesboro event, and John Calipari will be in Little Rock. The university has not yet announced any special guests for Fort Smith.

    2024 ONE Razorback Roadshow Locations

    Monday, May 13: Lunch event – Heber Springs (Red Apple Inn) | Evening event – Jonesboro (The Lounge at Huntington Square)

    Tuesday, May 14: Lunch event – Forrest City (The Legacy) | Evening event – Little Rock (The Hall)

    Wednesday, May 15: Lunch event – Pine Bluff (Leon’s Catfish and Steakhouse) | Evening event – El Dorado (Madhouse 101 @ MAD)

    Thursday, May 16: Lunch event – Texarkana (Pop’s Place) | Evening event – Fort Smith (Uncork’d)

    This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: ONE Razorback Roadshow set for Thursday night event in Fort Smith

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