McCrory Senior High Cheer Wins 1st Place in Hot Springs

The McCrory Senior High Cheer Squad is celebrating a 1st-place finish at the Southern Spirit Federation Cheer Competition in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Saturday, November 14, 2026. According to information shared by the McCrory School District, the Jaguar cheerleaders brought home 1st place in their first competition of the season,...

Arkansas TV to Air All 7 State Football Championships LIVE

High school football fans across Arkansas will have a front-row seat for the 2026 Arkansas High School Football State Championships when Arkansas TV Sports broadcasts all 7 Centennial Bank State Football Championships LIVE from War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The 2026 championship broadcasts begin Thursday, December 3, at 7...

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Sitting down with Jacksonville head coach Reggie Swinton ahead of playoff game with Harding Academy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Jacksonville Titans have had an impressive season boasting an 8-2 record heading into the 5A playoffs this week. The team’s first challenge is the Harding Academy Wildcats who went 6-4 this year and won its first conference title since moving up to 5A.

University of Arkansas president provides update to ongoing review of athletic resources

University of Arkansas System President Jay Silveria provided an update to the ongoing review of the state of competitiveness of Razorback Athletics during a special Arkansas Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Nov. 13. Silveria spoke for approximately 12 minutes and detailed five key findings from his review. He said that the five takeaways all fall under the umbrella of need for alignment within the university structure. "The modern college athletics environment requires leadership alignment across the university," Silveria said. "Success requires a university-wide effort and commitment from the board of the board of trustees to the president, to the chancellor and athletic director, and to other senior leadership on campus." Earlier this month, Silveria was confirmed to be the next president of Purdue University. He will officially make the move on Feb. 1, and Arkansas expects Silveria to continue his role with the university until that time. "I can say clearly that regardless of who is in the seats, the board, the president, the chancellor, the AD, Arkansas is not going to achieve its potential in athletics without everyone pulling in the same direction," Silveria said. With alignment the defining theme of Silveria's words, below are the five key

Mountain Home’s Naz Johnson up for Arkansas High School Football Player of the Week for Nov. 5-7

Several impact players help their teams record victories in the regular season finales and now get ready for the postseason. It’s finally playoff time in Arkansas high school football. But before we look ahead to the tantalizing postseason matchups in all of the classifications, it’s time to take a...

Pine Bluff, Watson Chapel superintendents meet state Education Board over F ratings

LITTLE ROCK — Keith McGee spent his birthday morning speaking before the Arkansas Board of Education, but it was under less-than-celebratory circumstances. McGee, who leads the Watson Chapel School District, was one of seven superintendents scheduled Thursday (Nov. 12) to discuss their plans for improving their F ratings in the Arkansas Department of Education’s latest Report Card. The Watson Chapel and Pine Bluff school districts both earned an F for the second year in a row under the formula, which takes into account academic performance, growth of all students, growth of the lowest-performing quartile of students, and how well-prepared students are after graduation. Up to 100 points are counted for each subcategory across these four categories, meaning a district can earn up to 900 points for its formula score.

Willenberg and Harris named to Top 100 Women of Arkansas list

University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Chancellor Lisa Willenberg and Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Executive Director Janet Harris are two of the Top 100 Women of Arkansas for 2026, according to The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas and Little Rock Soiree. UACCM spokesperson Mary Clark says the individuals on the list were selected from over 400 nominations statewide…

Wynne School Board receives report on intermediate school growth

WYNNE — A Wynne Intermediate School data presentation was the main topic of discussion during Monday’s meeting of the Wynne School Board. “They showed growth in all subjects. English, math, science, every single one for the whole school. That was a big positive,” said Wynne Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Moore. “The third grade, in ELA, they grew 18 points. In math, they grew eight, and in science, they grew 13.

Ricebirds begin state title pursuit against Berryville in Class 4A playoffs

The Berryville Bobcats’ season is already a success. For the first time since 2006, the Bobcats are headed to the playoffs, ending a postseason drought surpassed by only Paragould among Arkansas high schools. Berryville comes to Stuttgart as the 4A-1’s No. 5 seed after finishing the regular season 5-5,...

Three UAM students join Arkansas State’s inaugural College of Veterinary Medicine class

MONTICELLO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — Three University of Arkansas at Monticello students have taken the next step toward careers in veterinary medicine after being accepted into the inaugural class of Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Carley George of Warren, Kiara Jackson of Dumas and Shea Goodwin of Greenwood began veterinary school in August after […]

Sylvan Hills advances in 6A Playoffs with 53-25 win over Catholic

SHERWOOD, Ark. (KATV) — The Sylvan Hills Bears looked to avoid an early exit in the 6A Playoffs when they hosted the Catholic Rockets Friday night. The Bears lived to see another day, as they defeated the Rockets 53-25.

Rivercrest band wins Class 3A state title for fourth year in a row

WILSON, Ark. (KAIT) - Rivercrest’s band took first place in Class 3A at the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association’s state competition at War Memorial Stadium, its fourth first-place finish in a row. Five Northeast Arkansas bands medaled. Senior Jonah Tucker has been part of the past four...

2 Cabot 6th Graders Earn National Student of the Month Honors

2 outstanding 6th-grade students from Cabot Middle School South have been named National Students of the Month by Jostens Renaissance for their compassion, kindness, and dedication to making another student feel welcomed and included. Kennedy Ruhter and Paisley Wallis have been named Jostens Renaissance National Students of the Month for...

Baptist Prep remains undefeated, as they take down East Poinsett 38-18

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The undefeated Baptist Prep Eagles looked to keep their winning streak going, as they hosted the East Poinsett County Warriors for the first round of the 2A Playoffs. The Eagles would remain undefeated, as they took down the Warriors 38-18.

East End School District changing name to Bigelow School District

The East End School District will officially become the Bigelow School District, effective July 1st, 2027. The Arkansas State Board of Education on Thursday unanimously approved the district’s request to change the name. This follows a unanimous vote of support from the local school board…. Superintendent Heidi Wilson wants...

Arkansas High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 11, 2026)

Pulaski Robinson ends regular season at No. 1, but will be in action right away starting defense of its Class 5A state championship