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Here’s Your Chance to Hit ‘Em Off a Major League Stadium!

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Here’s Your Chance to Hit ‘Em Off a Major League Stadium!

ST. LOUIS – Upper Deck Golf is bringing golf back to Busch Stadium, giving fans an exclusive opportunity to play a round inside the iconic St. Louis ballpark on November 10-12, 2023. Tee times will be available for bookings to the public starting in late September, but fans can sign up for early access now at cardinals.com/upperdeck.

“Upper Deck Golf is a truly unique golfing experience inside the most legendary stadiums and ballparks across the country,” said Brian Graham, Upper Deck Golf Co-Founder. “Fans will have a chance to hit tee shots throughout Busch Stadium down to custom greens on the field below while enjoying great music, cold beers, food and multiple golfing challenges at a clubhouse festival inside the ballpark.”

“We are excited to once again partner with Upper Deck Golf to bring this great event back to St. Louis for golfers of all skill levels,” said Vicki Bryant, Cardinals Vice President, Event Services & Merchandising. “We encourage fans to sign-up for the VIP waitlist for the best chance to gain access to Upper Deck’s release of limited tee times for this popular event.”

Upper Deck Golf will offer standard and VIP tee times for the three-day event, with tee times available to be booked as early as 7AM on each of the three dates and as late as 9PM on Friday—Saturday and 7PM on Sunday. Tee times will be offered in two to 12 player increments with prices that start at $84.99 per person. VIP tee times offer a more premium experience for fans looking to enjoy additional perks at the event including free entry into driving, chipping, and putting challenges and complimentary food and beverage items.

Tee times are limited and are expected to sell out quickly. Additional details will be announced at a later date. For more information and to join the VIP waitlist, go to cardinals.com/upperdeck.

Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball organization.

Razorbacks Begin Preseason Practice Friday

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Razorbacks Begin Preseason Practice Friday

FAYETTEVILLE- After a Liberty Bowl victory over Kansas, the winter offseason, spring practice, and grueling summer workouts, preseason practice has arrived for the official start of the 2023 Razorbacks football season.

Arkansas will open the upcoming season in Little Rock on September 2 when they host Western Carolina at War Memorial Stadium.

The Razorbacks will conduct practices on August 4-8, 10-11, 14-18, 21-31. Scrimmages will be held on August 12 and 19.

Stay with RNN Sports as we bring you updates on the Razorbacks’ preseason preparation leading up to their game with Western Carolina.

Jr. PGA Championships First Round Results from Hot Springs

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Jr. PGA Championships First Round Results from Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGSー A steamy day in aptly named Hot Springs could not slow down the best junior golfers in the country as 65 players—29 girls and 36 boys—shot below par in the first round of the 47th Junior PGA Championships. With boys and girls competing concurrently at Hot Springs Country Club, No. 2-ranked Gianna Clemente and Owen Bolles found themselves atop their respective leaderboards at the end of play Tuesday. Clemente, of Estero, Florida, tied a Girls Junior PGA Championship record with an opening round 7-under-64 on the Park Course. The 15-year-old’s bogey-free round featured seven birdies, including three straight on holes 10-12, to give her a one-stroke lead heading into day two. “I just made the putts, that was pretty much the story of the day today,” said Clemente, who made history in 2022 as the youngest player to Monday qualify for three straight LPGA Tour events. “That birdie stretch was really important to keep the foot on the gas a little bit and kept the momentum going. I’m just trying to play the best that I can and make as many birdies as possible. “Just behind Clemente on the leaderboard is her playing partner from the opening round, Yana Wilson, the No. 4-ranked junior from Henderson, Nevada, who carded a 6-under 65. The two friends, who said they were new four-ball partners heading into 2024, battled the whole round, posting identical scores of 4-under on the front nine before Clemente’s birdie stretch. “We had never had that pairing before, so I was glad that we all got to play together today,” said Wilson. “We were both making birdies on the exact same holes and making pars on the exact same holes, so it was super weird. We were joking about how we’d be horrible four-ball partners because we would make the same score on every hole. ”Kylee Choi, of Murrieta, California, sits in third place in the girls’ division after topping the morning wave with a 5-under 66. Amelia Guo (Seabrook, Texas), Zixin Ni (Los Angeles, California) and Honorine Nobuta-Ferry (Windermere, Florida) are all T-4 after posting rounds of 67. Bolles, of Chandler, Arizona, carded a 5-under-66 with six birdies on the Arlington Course. After opening the round with back-to-back birdies, he finished with a birdie on 18 to take a one-stroke lead into the second round. “I mean, starting off strong with two birdies is always nice,” said Bolles. “I hit a pretty close wedge on one from the rough, and it’s obviously nice to start out hot. On the second hole as well, a good par 3, I put one just below the hole and made another good putt. “I’m feeling pretty comfortable on and around the greens. “Three players are tied for second after rounds of 4-under-67 on the day: Carson Bertagnole from Pinehurst, North Carolina; No. 12-ranked Miles Russell from Jacksonville Beach, Florida; and Eric Yun from Menlo Park, California. Ten boys are T-4 after posting rounds of 68.

Of the 10 Arkansas junior golfers competing this week at Hot Springs Country Club, two are projected to make the initial cut: Will Gordon from Hot Springs, Arkansas, who is T37 after a round of even-par-71 and Anna Kate Nichols from Little Rock, Arkansas, who is T42 after an opening round 1-over-72. The cut after 36 holes is to the low-60 boys and low-60 girls, plus ties, and after 54 holes to the low-30 boys and low-30 girls, plus ties. The 47th Junior PGA Championships continue Wednesday at Hot Springs Country Club. Second-round action gets underway at 7:30 a.m. CT.

Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from PGA of America. RNN Sports will bring you pictures of the final round as well as a tournament recap this weekend!

McGlothern Named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List

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McGlothern Named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas defensive back Dwight McGlothern was named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is presented annually to the best defensive player in college football.

McGlothern is one of 94 defensive standouts on this year’s watch list. The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce finalists for the 2023 trophy on Nov. 15 and the winner will be unveiled Dec. 4 at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet in Charlotte, N.C.

Players may be added or removed from the watch list during the course of the season. As in previous years, the FWAA will announce a National Defensive Player of the Week each Tuesday this season. If not already on the watch list, each week’s honored player will be added at that time.

The Houston native had an impressive debut season for the Hogs last season after transferring from LSU, earning Second Team All-SEC by the league’s coaches and Third Team All-SEC by Pro Football Focus. He led the Razorbacks and ranked second in the SEC with four interceptions. The cornerback picked off passes in each of his first two games with the Hogs against Cincinnati and South Carolina before adding interceptions vs. Alabama and Kansas. He matched his career-high with 52 tackles while starting all 13 games.

The Razorbacks kick off the season at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, against FCS foe Western Carolina at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Ark. The game will be available on SEC Network+/ESPN+. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling the Razorback Ticket Center at (479) 575-5151.

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Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from the University of Arkansas Office of Communications, Grace Tafolla.

Arkansas State Announces 2023 Cross Country Schedule

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Arkansas State Announces 2023 Cross Country Schedule

JONESBORO– Arkansas State Director of Track and Field and Cross-Country Dr. Jim Patchell and head cross country coach Jesse Duvall unveiled the 2023 cross country schedule Tuesday.

A-State opens the year at the City Auto Memphis Twilight Classic (Sept. 2), followed by another trip to the Bluff City for the Rhodes Invitational (Sept. 16). The Scarlet and Black then travel across the state to the Chile Pepper Festival (Sept. 29) in Fayetteville to conclude the first month of the season.

The Red Wolves’ final pre-conference tune-up comes in the form of a trip to Bryan-College Station, Texas, for the highly-competitive Arturo Barrios Invitational (Oct. 13). A-State then looks to continue its run of success at the league level, competing in the Sun Belt Conference Championships, held Oct. 28 in Foley, Ala.

On Nov. 10, Arkansas State vies for a coveted bid at the national meet, returning to Fayetteville for the South Central Regional Championships. The NCAA Championships, should an A-State team or individual qualify, will be held Nov. 18 in Charlottesville, Va.

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Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from Arkansas State University Sports Information, Caleb Garner.

Lions’ 2023-24 Men’s Basketball Schedule Announced

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Lions’ 2023-24 Men’s Basketball Schedule Announced

FORT SMITH – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball has announced its 2023-24 schedule, the first for head coach Zane Gibson and the final year in the Lone Star Conference for the Lions.

The schedule features 28 games, with six nonconference opponents and 22 LSC contests. Six foes were 2023 NCAA Tournament participants.

The season tips off once again with the South Central Region Challenge, which sees the Lions travel to Spearfish, South Dakota, Nov. 10-11 to face Metropolitan State University of Denver and host Black Hills State. Black Hills State reached the Final Four a season ago.

UAFS then hosts Harding University in its home opener at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center November 18 followed by a home contest against Ecclesia College Nov. 21.

A trip to Southern Nazarene on Nov. 25 is sandwiched between those to home games and the start of conference play, which begins at the Stubblefield Center Nov. 30 against West Texas A&M. The opening weekend of conference play concludes with a matchup against Lubbock Christian December 2.

The Lions will close out the first half of their schedule before winter break at Angelo State (Dec.7), UT Permian Basin (Dec. 9) and Oklahoma Christian (Dec. 19).\

Dallas Christian College comes to Fort Smith Dec. 30 to conclude nonconference play and to get the second half started before the Lions go back on the road at Dallas Baptist and UT Tyler to resume LSC action.

Remaining home opponents will then include Texas A&M-Kingsville, Texas A&M International, Midwestern State, Cameron, UT Tyler, DBU, St. Edward’s, St. Mary’s and Oklahoma Christian for the regular season finale on March 1.

The road schedule also includes trips to St. Mary’s, St. Edward’s, Texas A&M International, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Western New Mexico and Eastern New Mexico.

Postseason play begins with the LSC Tournament March 7-10 with the NCAA South Central Regional set to take place March 16-19.

Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Sports Information Office, Jostun Pomplun.

UAM Softball Finishes Academic Year in Top Ten Programs in NCAA Division II

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UAM Softball Finishes Academic Year in Top Ten Programs in NCAA Division II

LOUISVILLE, KY– The University Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms softball program finished the academic year among the top-10 highest team GPAs in Division II. The Blossoms saw 19 student-athletes earn All-America Scholar-Athlete honors as recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association (NFCA) announced Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Bailey Camp, Emily Cecil, Kennedy Cox, Adrianna Erichsen, Maguire Estill, Jadyn Ferguson, Madison Gardiner, Bailey Groom, Hannah Holdbrook, Maggie Miller, Madison Morrissey, Grace Neal, Alexis Pevehouse, Madeline Pfleging, Courtnee Sensibaugh, Greenlee Smith, Alissa Suarez, Chandler Weast, and Kyann Woods all earned Easton / NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete accolades for receiving a 3.5 or higher GPA during the academic year.

The UAM Softball team held a 3.72 team GPA, finishing just behind Auburn University at Montgomery in the eighth spot at 3.723. The Blossoms were only team on the list representing the Great American Conference.

The team rankings are submitted by member head coaches and recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association’s membership categories.

2022-23 Easton / NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete Honors

NFCA Team GPA Top 10

Post University (3.82)
University of Central Missouri (3.81)
Regis University (3.778)
Tiffin University & University of Indianapolis (3.77)
Shorter University (3.74)
Washburn University (3.73)
Auburn University at Montgomery (3.723)
University of Arkansas at Monticello (3.72)
Mercyhurst University (3.713)

The Blossoms return to the field in the spring semester to open up the 2024 season. Be sure to follow along at uamsports.com for updates to the 2024 roster and schedule. Record books have been updated prior to the beginning of the new season and can be found here.

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Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from the University of Arkansas at Monticello Sports Information Office, Ryan Tow.

Arrest Reports 7/23

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Arresting agency- Arkansas Parole:
Samuel Jim Bias of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 31 at 9:50 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Bias was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Nicholas Kent Chronister of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 24 at 10:45 p.m. and released on signature bond July 25 12:03 a.m. Chronister was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Obscene Language or Gesture.

Joshua Daniel Hardin of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 28 at 1:43 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 28 at 4:46 p.m. Hardin was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Brittany A Howard of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 23 at 11:30 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 24 at 2:01 a.m. Howard was charged with three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Second Degree, and Assault On Family Or Household Member-3rd Degree.

Matthew William Larsen of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 28 at 8:06 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 29 at 2:38 p.m. Larsen was charged with Assault On Family Or Household Member-2nd Degree.

Leon Silas Peoples of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 31 at 7:49 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Peoples was charged with Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree.

Sean David Spoon of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 26 at 3:12 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Spoon was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 2nd offense.

Madison Paige Thibodeaux of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 28 at 10:51 p.m. and released on signature bond July 29 at 2:48 a.m. Thibodeaux was charged with Public Intoxication – Danger to self or others.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Dakota Nicholas Dewitt of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 26 at 8:25 p.m. and released on July 26 at 9:25 p.m. Dewitt was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Misd., Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Theft of Property <$1k.

Candace Nicole Lahaie of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 28 at 5:58 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 28 at 11:44 a.m. Lahaie was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Paul Michael Lerch of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 24 at 3:35 a.m. and released on cash bond July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Lerch was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Sarah Elizabeth Rogers of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 30 at 6:09 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 30 at 1:10 p.m. Rogers was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 2nd offense, and Refusal To Submit To a Chemical Test-adult.

Arresting agency – Bonanza Police Department:
Dylan Wayne Strozier of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 27 at 8:46 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on July 28 at 10:07 a.m. Strozier was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Felony.

Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Randy Loyd Turpen of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 24 12:11 p.m. and released on signature bond July 24 at 4:08 p.m. Turpen was charged with Driving While License Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked.

Arresting agency – Hackett Police Department:
John Glenn Widmer of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 27 at 6:48 p.m. and released on signature bond July 27 at 9:12 p.m. Widmer was charged with Theft Of Property – By Deception Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Laddy Thompson, 27 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 27 at 1:28 p.m. Thompson was charged with contempt of court.

Renee Collins, 33 of Benton, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 28 at 1:11 a.m. Collins was charged with battery in the second degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, resisting arrest, and assault in the first degree.

Heather Bonczyk, 39 of Scranton, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 29 at 4:50 p.m. Bonczyk was charged with escape in the third degree, and warrant served.

Bryan Wilks, 27, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 30 at 12:31 a.m. Wilks was charged with battery in the second degree.

Gentry Williams, 44 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 31 at 10:08 p.m. Williams was charged with three counts of residential burglary, three counts of theft of property, criminal mischief in the first degree, and breaking or entering.

Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Office:
Fernando Benjamin Tumax-Vasquez, 25 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 27 at 3:54 a.m. and released on July 30 at 2:10 p.m. Vasquez was charged with assault on family or household member – 2nd degree/risk of physical injury.

Brittany Lee Stringer, 36 of Van Buren, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 28 at 3:09 p.m. and released on July 31 at 1:43 p.m. Stringer was charged with owner fail to register vehicle – expired tags, and possession of schedule I or II not meth or cocaine.

Rickie James Laughlin, 56 of Bella Vista, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 22 at 8:51 p.m. and released on July 31 at 6:39 p.m. Laughlin was charged with hold for another agency.

Donnie W Core, 46 of Ratcliff, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 21 at 5:14 p.m. and released on August 1 at 1:47 p.m. Core was charged with failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**

James Fork Water Board Votes to Increase Water Rates

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James Fork Water Board Votes to Increase Water Rates

Cities across Sebastian County recently met to discuss a letter from James Fork Regional Water, informing them of a increase in water rates. The letter was preceded by a visit from JFRW General Manager Jeff Pyles to discuss the reasoning behind the increase.

Cities within our coverage area, including, Bonanza, Milltown-Washburn, Huntington, Hackett, Greenwood, Mansfield, are Hartford, are all water suppliers with James Fork.

The rates for James Fork’s largest contract customer, the City of Greenwood, will be considered by the water commission before any recommendations will be made to the council for approval. Mayor Kinslow noted that they have received the notification from James Fork, but have had no formal meeting to date.

“We will have to increase our rates,” shared Mansfield Mayor Buddy Black. “The questions is, by how much? … We will be having a study session at Mansfield City Hall on Thursday, August 3 at 11 a.m. to discuss it. At a later date, we will need to have a rate study done.”

It will be up to the bulk water distributors to determine the rate and timeline for which customers will see an increase.

“James Fork Regional Water District has enacted rate modifications for all municipalities to which it supplies water,” shared Pyles. “This increase comes after much consideration and an intensive internal study into water rates. While the cost of producing water has steadily risen over the past twenty years, there has been a sharp rise over the past ten years as inflation and other economic factors have provided additional challenges to James Fork Regional Water District. Over the past 50 years that the James Fork Regional Water District has served the area, the bulk water rate has lagged behind after each system rate increase. James Fork has chosen to adjust the bulk water rate to align more closely to cost to produce water and the residential customer rate. The staff at James Fork Regional Water District remains committed to providing safe high-quality water to all our residential customers and to the surrounding communities that we serve.”

We will continue to follow this story and update our readership on how these increases will affect you, the customer.

Paris Football Travels to Magazine for Preseason Scrimmage on August 15

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Paris Football Travels to Magazine for Preseason Scrimmage on August 15

MAGAZINE- The Magazine Rattlers will host the Paris Eagles on Tuesday, August 15, in a preseason, controlled scrimmage. The scrimmage will be a formal tune-up for both teams before the start of the 2023 high school football season.

The Eagles will open their season during the Arkansas Activities Association’s “Zero Week” on August 25th when they host the Waldron Bulldogs at Eagles Stadium. Magazine will open their season on the same date when they travel to Mansfield to play the Tigers.

Both Magazine and Paris return large numbers of players from a year ago. According to Hooten’s Arkansas Football publication, Magazine is “returning 90 percent of last year’s production.” Paris, playing this year with just three seniors, will be a young team comprised of several players who received significant playing time last year combined with a talented group of players that have moved up from their junior high program a year ago.

The night’s schedule will begin with a junior high scrimmage starting at 6 p.m. with the senior high scrimmage immediately following. Both schools will want to put their players in game simulated conditions while looking to avoid any possible injuries that could affect the start of the season.

Magazine finished the season a year ago with a record of 3-7, while Paris finished at 1-8. Both programs are looking to improve on last year’s record as they continue to develop young talent from a year ago.

RNN Sports will be there for both scrimmages to bring you the action in pictures. Also, watch for our preseason football special in the RNN Logan / Franklin County weekly newspaper the week of August 18. You won’t want to miss it!

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