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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins,
Lifestyle Contributor

Hello everyone! It’s circus day in the River Valley with temps expected to be in the upper 70’s. It’s a beautiful day in God’s country.

Michael Wagoner, Jacob Hopkins and myself are in a contest to see who can hold out the longest without A/C. I don’t know why we do crazy things like that, but we do the same thing when it’s time to turn on the heat.

Yesterday was the funeral for one precious soul, Elsie Allen. She is my niece Tonya’s Great-Aunt. She was a spitfire for sure. If she liked you, she would fight a bear for you. She would always tell you what she thought whether you liked it or not. As I was visiting with Michael and Tonya on Saturday, Tonya was telling me about the time she took Elsie to Martins Funeral Home to make her arrangements and pick out her casket. Elsie asked Tonya if she needed her to lay in one of them to try it out so Tonya could see what she would look like in it. I thought that was hilarious and sounded just like her. She even had her clothes and jewelry picked out. See, I’m not the only one who thinks about their funeral. I have never thought of trying out a casket. I may ask Sammy Callahan at Heritage if I can do that next time I’m down there. I probably should just go ahead and pick out my urn because Jacob will have me cremated and be on the first flight to Florida for vacation. Honey the gravy won’t be cold, and he will be making plans for the money he has left. He really does love me, he’s just a tight wad. Ask his wife Loren. I have decided I want Michael Wagoner to do my funeral if he can for fighting back all the tears. I still want Curtis Feimster to sing though. I change my mind a lot, I better start writing this stuff down.

On a lighter note, spring is here and the flowers are starting to bloom. Have a wonderful week!

This week’s recipe comes from my cousin Jon’s wife, Brenda. It’s called a Twinkie Cake. So, get you some strawberries and crush them and add them to the top.

TWINKIE CAKE
1 box yellow cake mix as prepared by box directions
5 tablespoons of flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Mix the cake according to box directions and make two layers, divide the batter evenly between two 9×13 pans, one greased with cooking spray, the other lined with parchment paper so it won’t stick. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cakes are done. Then, cool completely. In a saucepan, mix flour and milk with a whisk, bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from the heat and let cool. In a large bowl or stand mixer with a whisk attachment beat the shortening, butter, sugar, salt and vanilla until fluffy. Add the cooled milk mixture and beat until smooth. Remove the cake that’s been baked in the parchment lined pan onto a cooling rack. Peel off the parchment paper. Spread the filling over the cake that’s still in the 9×13 pan and top with the other layer. Like I said, I would like strawberries on mine. Enjoy!!

Should investors ‘go it alone’? 

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Should investors ‘go it alone’? 

If you’re going to enjoy a comfortable retirement, you should know, among other things, how much money you’ll need. And you may have a much better chance of knowing this if you get some professional help.

Consider these findings from a 2021 study by Dalbar, a financial services market research firm:

• Investors who worked with a financial advisor were three times more likely to estimate what they wouldhave saved at retirement than “do-it-yourself” investors. 

• More than two-thirds of investors with a financial advisor were satisfied with the amount they would have saved at retirement, compared to about 27% of the do-it-yourselfers.

How do financial professionals help their clients in these ways?

First, consider the issue of determining how much money will be needed for retirement. It’s not always easy for individuals to estimate this amount. But financial professionals can help clients like you arrive at this figure by exploring your hopes and goals. How long do you plan to work? What kind of lifestyle do you anticipate enjoying in retirement? Where would you like to live? How much would you like to travel? Are you open to pursuing earned income opportunities, such as consulting or working part time? 

Next comes the other key question: How much money will be available for retirement? This big question leads to many others: How much do you need to save and invest each year until you retire? About what sort of investment return will you need to reach your retirement income goals? What level of risk are you willing to take to achieve that return? What is the role of other incomesources such as Social Security or any pensions you might have?

Having a financial professional help you gain a clear idea of your retirement income picture can certainly be reassuring. But there may be other reasons why “going it alone” as an investor might not be desirable. 

For example, when the financial markets are down, as was the case for much of 2022, some investors make decisions based on short-term volatility, such as selling investments to “cut their losses,” even if these same investments still have solid business fundamentals and good prospects for growth. But if you work with a financial professional, you might decide to stick with these investments, especially if they’re still appropriate for your long-term strategy. Other times, of course, the advice may be different — but it will always be advice based on your goals, needs and time horizon.  

Furthermore, if you’re investing on your own, you may always be measuring your results against the major market indexes, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But in reality, your portfolio should contain a wide range of investments, some of which aren’t contained in these indexes, so you might not be assessing your performance appropriately. A financial professional can help you develop your own, more meaningful benchmarks that can show the progress you’re actually making toward your goals. 

In some areas of life, going it alone can be exciting— but when it comes to investing for your future, you may benefit from some company on the journey. 

This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, FinancialAdvisor 

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When talking turkey, silence is golden 

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When talking turkey, silence is golden 

Famous waterfowl hunter and outdoor writer Nash Buckingham once said, “A duck call in the hands of the unskilled is one of conservation’s greatest assets.” If he would have been bitten as badly by the turkey-hunting bug as he was ducks, he likely would have doubled down on this statement in reference to the all-American game bird. Most turkey hunters walk through the woods with hunting vests full of various slates, scratch boxes and mouth diaphragms to fit any situation, but veterans of the turkey woods know it’s better to keep those calls in your pocket until the time is right. 

Brad Young isn’t just the colonel of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Enforcement Division, he’s as die-hard a turkey hunter as you’re likely to cross paths with. Having been introduced to the chase for wild turkeys by his grandfather at the age of seven, Col. Young has had more than enough experiences in the turkey woods to know a quiet walk through the woods can be more productive than a morning blasting locator calls and other noisemakers.

“I don’t even bring a locator call with me,” Young said. “There are plenty of things that will make a gobbler sound off without me adding to it and maybe tipping him off that something isn’t right in the woods.”

Young’s quiet attitude is reflected in his calling when he does start to draw a gobbler to him. Instead of hammering down on a box or trying to talk a turkey’s ear off, he starts the morning with some soft, hesitant hen sounds.

“Take that bird’s temperature with some soft yelps or clucks,” Young said. 

The natural order of turkey breeding is for the hens to come to the gobbler, so hunters are already trying to put up the front of a female who’s playing hard to get. 

“If he fires right off the bat, maybe you can get a little more aggressive, but sounding a little too eager can be a red flag to him that something is off.

Obituary – Bobby Gerald Edwards (1938-2023)

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Obituary – Bobby Gerald Edwards (1938-2023)

Bobby Gerald Edwards of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas with his family by his side. Bobby was born February 11, 1938 in Parks, Arkansas to Otis Edwards and Ruby (Stinson) Edwards. He was 85 years old.

Bobby grew up in the Parks area and later moved to California in 1953. He married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, and together they raised a son David. After working and owning a chrome plating business, they retired to Waldron in 1989 where old friendships rekindled and even more new ones were made. Bobby enjoyed visiting and talking and really never met a stranger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and flower gardening. He also enjoyed raising cattle, which was a completely different occupation for him. Bobby loved and cherished his family and taking care of them was his passion.

Bobby leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 64 years Delaine of the home, one son David Edwards of Waldron, Arkansas and extended family of nieces and nephews: Bev, Lisa, Angela, Debra, Sherrie, Laurie, Johnny and Douglas. Bobby will be missed by all who knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of neighbors, and friends he loved dearly.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Ruby Edwards, and brothers: Thurman Dale Edwards, Opie Harold Edwards and Elmer Clyde Edwards.

Bobby’s celebration of life service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas. Interment will follow in the Parks Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas. 

Bobby’s pallbearers will be Russell Powell, Gary Ashford, Lance Stinson, Mike Stinson, Drew Burks and Tommy Stuart. Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Mize.

Bobby’s visitation will be Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
 

Mansfield City Council Meets in Regular Session

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Mansfield City Council Meets in Regular Session

The Mansfield City Council met in regular session on Thursday afternoon, March 16 at noon. That meeting was held at the Mansfield Police Station. Members of the council present were Julie Thomas, James Steele, Glen Hurt, Beverly Lyons, Sheri Hopkins and Boyd Farmer. Also present, Mayor Buddy Black and Recorder/Treasurer Becky Walker.

After approving the January 19 financials, February 16 minutes and financials, and the February 24 special meeting minutes, the council heard the city services reports.

There was nothing notable in the report from the police, public works or the city attorney. Fire Chief Michael Smith reported that the brush truck tank had arrived.

In matters of unfinished business, the council approved CDL training to apply to an additional employee, and the approval to pay for drywall, painting, etc. at city hall. Lastly, the completed water quality report was given: 11,832 for the water department and 28,837 for city hall.

In matters of new business, the council approved $22,984.09 expenditure for street paving. Next the council voted to remove Dave Johnson as a signer and add Beverly Lyons. Lastly, to increase fixed assets from $1,000 to $5,000.

Before adjourning, the announcement was made that the circus would be in town on Wednesday, March 22 at the high school parking lot.

With no other items on the agenda, the meeting of the Mansfield City Council was adjourned.

Arrest Reports 3/12

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Arrest Reports 3/12

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Carl James Chapman of Huntington was checked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 17 at 2:45 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond March 17 at 8:49 p.m. Chapman was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine (10-200 g), Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule VI Misdemeanor <4oz.

Jace Garlin Chrisman of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 16 at 10:08 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Garlin was charged with ADC commitment hold.

Jerald Lloyd Ham of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 15 at 3:38 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Ham was charged with Domestic Battering in the Third Degree – Purposely.

Sean Leon Harris of Central City was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 17 at 4:02 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Harris was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine, Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] <2g-inmate, Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class C Misdemeanor.

Joshua Wayne Ladd of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 15 at 4:19 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond March 15 at 9:23 p.m. Ladd was charged with Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g.

Robert Matthew Layne of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 17 at 9:59 p.m. and released on signature bond March 17 at 11:53 p.m. Layne was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Staci Leann Neu of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 15 at 10:36 a.m. and released on signature bond March 15 at 1:15 p.m. Neu was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Christopher Michael Teague of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 13 at 8:41 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Teague was charged with Absconding, parole violation, and Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor.

Kevin Allen Watson of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 17 at 6:31 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Watson was charged with Fleeing -On Foot-Misd., Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine (10-200 g), Parole Violation, Petition to Revoke – Felony, Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), Failure to Appear – Class C Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule VI Misdemeanor <4oz, and Possession of Cocaine with the Purpose of Deliver <2g.

Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
John Ross Connor of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 13 at 11:28 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond March 13 at 8:53 p.m. Connor was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Bruce Yandell of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 18 at 3:39 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Yandell was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Timothy Scott Craig of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 15 at 1:48 a.m. and released on signature bond March 15 at 9:56 a.m. Craig was charged with Public Intoxication – Danger to self or others.

Jason Michael Gray of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 17 at 2:16 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond March 18 at 1:35 p.m. Gray was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine <2g, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony.

Gary Edward Knotts of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 16 at 12:05 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Knotts was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Felony, and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Adam Jay Hall of Magazine was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 15 at 2:31 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hall was charged with Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine <2g, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II 2-28g Felony, and Parole Violation.

Brock Joseph Hindman of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 18 at 7:50 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond March 18 at 9:57 a.m. Hindman was charged with Assault On Family Or Household Member-3rd Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Third Degree.

Chase Tyler Hughes of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 14 at 6:29 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hughes was charged with Absconding, Parole Violation, Assist Outside Agency-Misd., Petition to Revoke – Felony, Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, and Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Chris Darrell Patterson of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 13 at 2:44 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond March 13 at 8:24 p.m. Patterson was charged with Theft of Property <$1k.

Kristina Marie Storment of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 13 at 2:46 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond March 13 at 8:41 p.m. Storment was charged with theft of property <$1k.

Hannah Marie Vories of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 15 at 2:18 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond March 15 at 11:41 a.m. Vories was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II 2-28g Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine <2g, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony.

Robert White of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 17 at 10:09 p.m. and released on signature bond March 18 at 6:30 a.m. White was charged with Public Intoxication – Annoyance.

William Aaron Austin Wright of Van Buren was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on March 18 at 10:50 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Wright was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule VI Misdemeanor <4oz, and Fleeing -On Foot-Misd.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Clayton Rice, 38 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on March 15 at 3:04 p.m. Rice was charged with probation revocation, criminal mischief in the first degree, and theft by receiving.

Melissa Lang, 55 of Mansfield, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on March 17 at 2:01 p.m. Lang was charged with failure to appear.

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


Carcinogens That Could Be Hiding in Your Home

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Carcinogens That Could Be Hiding in Your Home

As a homeowner, you want to ensure that your living space is safe for you and your household to inhabit. With all the chemicals you likely encounter in your everyday life, it’s difficult to eliminate hazardous exposures completely. But when you’re aware of the most common carcinogens that could be lurking in your home, you can take steps to get rid of them.

Benzene

Do you have chemical solvents in your garage, or a jar of rubber cement in your craft room? Many common household adhesives, degreasers, and solvents contain this known carcinogen without listing it on the label. However, many chemical companies are aware of the risks, so they also offer products advertised as benzene-free.

Lead

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a possibility that lead is lurking in the pipes or the paint. Lead exposure has been scientifically linked to cancers of the lung, stomach, and bladder, as well as brain damage and behavioral changes. If you’re worried about lead exposure, have a home inspector visit your house to seek out potential sources.

Radon

It’s odorless, it’s colorless, and it’s a highly dangerous carcinogen that seeps into homes through their foundations. Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Americans—right behind cigarette smoking—but it takes years for this gas to build up in your system. Use a radon test kit to determine radon levels in your home, and install a mitigation fan if levels exceed the EPA’s recommendation of 4 pCi/L.

Styrene

Do you use fragrances to make yourself or your home smell fresh and pleasant? Styrene is a known carcinogen that’s used in many proprietary fragrance blends. Avoid unknowingly spraying this chemical by only purchasing fragrances that list every ingredient. If an ingredient is listed simply as “parfum” or “fragrance,” that blend could have styrene in the mix.

Formaldehyde

Many common household items, from floor lacquers to makeup products, contain preservatives that release formaldehyde when mixed with the other ingredients. If a product you use often contains DMDM hydantoin or quaternium-15, for example, it could be releasing formaldehyde into your home. Formaldehyde exposure is linked to cancers of the sinuses and nasal cavities.

Are you concerned about carcinogens hiding in your home? The best way to reduce your risk is by arming yourself with knowledge. When you buy household products, read the ingredient lists to make sure there are no mysteries. If you’re concerned about hazardous building materials or gas exposure, call a home inspector to help you get the answers you need.

Wegner’s 470 ft Home Run Powers Arkansas Past Auburn for Series Sweep

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Wegner’s 470 ft Home Run Powers Arkansas Past Auburn for Series Sweep

FAYETTEVILLE – Powered by Jared Wagner’s 470-foot home run, No. 7 Arkansas (18-2, 3-0 SEC) finished off its SEC Opening Weekend sweep by shutting out Auburn (13-6-1, 0-3 SEC), 5-0, on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium.

The Razorbacks extended their winning streak to 13 games, their longest in-season streak since 2010. Arkansas improved to 18-2 overall on the season with Sunday’s win, matching their best 20-game start to a season since 2019.

Cody Adcock was dominant in first start as a Razorback, recording the Hogs’ third quality start of the weekend with six scoreless innings on the mound. The right-hander, whose last start at the Division I level came with Ole Miss against Arkansas in the 2021 SEC Tournament, struck out six while allowing only one hit and a walk.

While Adcock mowed down Auburn’s lineup, Wegner provided all the run support he needed with one swing of the bat in the bottom of the third. The Razorback outfielder hammered a three-run homer into the Hog Pen – a 470-foot blast that left his bat at 111 miles per hour.

Wegner’s home run, his team-leading ninth, increased his season RBI total to a team-best 33. Through the Hogs’ first 20 games of the year, the graduate transfer from Creighton is slashing .384/.511/.808 with a team-leading 28 hits.

Harold Coll’s two-run single in the fourth would extend Arkansas’ lead to 5-0, but the Razorback pitching staff would not need it. Adcock, Austin Ledbetter (2.0 IP), Gage Wood (0.1 IP) and Hagen Smith (0.2 IP, 1 SO) combined for a three-hit shutout to complete the sweep, the Hogs’ fifth SEC Opening Weekend sweep in the last six seasons (excluding 2020).

Jace Bohrofen continued his tear in Sunday’s win, finishing the game 2-for-2 with two hit-by-pitches. The Razorback captain is slashing a team-leading .406/.541/.734 with five home runs and 17 RBI on the year.

Arkansas concludes its historic 18-game homestand at Baum-Walker Stadium on Tuesday, March 21, against Southeast Missouri State with a 3 p.m. first pitch on SEC Network+. The Razorbacks are 16-1 during their homestand.

For complete coverage of Arkansas baseball, follow the Hogs on Twitter (@RazorbackBSB), Instagram (@RazorbackBSB) and Facebook (Arkansas Razorback Baseball).

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

Razorbacks Shock the World! Hogs Upset Regional Top Seed Kansas, 72-71

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Razorbacks Shock the World! Hogs Upset Regional Top Seed Kansas, 72-71

Note to Our Readers: RNN Sports would like to thank our Northwest Arkansas contributing photographer, John D. James, for helping us secure a photo from the Kansas game from photographer, Craven Whitlow. Thanks to you both for your contributions to this story!

Once again, Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman has his team playing their best basketball just at the right time. Under Musselman, the Hogs have become a regular fixture in the NCAA Tournament’s “Sweet Sixteen”, and in the 2022-23 season, the Hogs will once again dance their way to the “Sweet Sixteen” and perhaps beyond. But this year, it seems to be an improbable feat given the highly inconsistent play of the team for much of the season.

Razorback senior Davonte Davis, who would eventually foul out of the game during a furious comeback rally by the Hogs in the second half, became the poster image for the NCAA Tournament. Davis, spent after the emotional comeback, broke down when interviewed on national television. Afterwards, TV anchor Charles Barkley referred to Davis, telling the television audience that if you don’t think this tournament means something to the players, just look at Davis.

In fact, Davis could be the promo image for the SEC’s slogan, “It just means more.”

Upsets have occurred this year throughout the tournament, and mismatches have been a primary reason. Case in point, the top ranked Purdue Boilermakers were upset by 16th seed Fairliegh Dickinson, primarily because of the bad match up that featured the bigger, slower Boilermakers against the lightning fast FDU team.

Likewise, the Razorbacks posed a similar problem for Kansas due to the athleticism, length, and speed of the Razorbacks. For Hog fans, it remained to be seen if Arkansas could shoot well enough and not turn over the ball as much against a very disciplined and talented Kansas Jayhawks roster.

But the game turned into a furious comeback by the Hogs in the second half while both teams were saddled with players in foul trouble. And down the stretch, it was Arkansas hitting critical free throws to ice the win. Under ten seconds to play, it appeared that Kansas would attempt to deliberately miss a second free throw attempt in hopes of rebounding and putting up a two point shot to tie the game, but, the shot banked off the backboard and into the basket. Arkansas inbounded the ball and time expired with Kansas falling one point short of overtime.

Razorbacks transfer Makhi Mitchell (15) has been a force in the lane for Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament (Image Special to RNN Sports / Craven Whitlow

With the historic win over Kansas, Arkansas advances to the regional semifinals on Thursday night. Game time has not yet been announced. The Hogs will play the winner of today’s game between Connecticut and Saint Mary’s. Game times will be announced after the outcome of the game by the television networks covering the tournament.

Looking ahead for the Hogs, Arkansas may have to play UConn and UCLA to reach the Final Four. The West region that Arkansas is playing in the tournament will play the winner of the Midwest region in the national semifinals. The Midwest regional winner could be the Houston Cougars or the Texas Longhorns.

But, as this year’s tournament has proven, nothing is a sure bet, and absolutely no one can tell you who is going to win any game in the tournament. After all, it is not called “March Madness” for nothing!

Arkansas Defeats Auburn 9-3 on Saturday to Clinch Conference Opening Series

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Arkansas Defeats Auburn 9-3 on Saturday to Clinch Conference Opening Series

FAYETTEVILLE – No. 7 Arkansas (17-2, 2-0 SEC) clinched its fifth consecutive weekend series win against Auburn (13-5-1, 0-2 SEC) with a 9-3 triumph on Saturday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium.

Saturday’s win was the Razorbacks’ 12th in a row, one shy of matching their longest winning streak since 2010. Arkansas, which has now won six straight series on SEC Opening Weekend, will go for its third consecutive weekend series sweep of the season in tomorrow’s finale against Auburn.

Arkansas’ offense smothered Auburn’s pitching from the start, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first thanks to Kendall Diggs’ two-out, bases-clearing double. The Razorback designated hitter hammered the first pitch he saw into the gap in left center, scoring Tavian Josenberger, Peyton Stovall and Brady Slavens on one swing.

After the Tigers got a run back in the top of the second, Josenberger jacked a two-run homer to left in the bottom half of the inning to extend the Hogs’ lead back to three.

It was more than enough run support for Arkansas starter Will McEntire, who spun six strong innings to improve to 4-0 on the year and record his second quality start in as many outings. The right-hander allowed three runs on five hits, including two harmless solo homers, and two walks while matching his season high in strikeouts with six.

With McEntire on the mound, the Hogs tacked on four runs in the bottom of the fifth, effectively putting the Tigers away for good. A bases-loaded walk to Diggs was followed by an RBI single by Harold Coll and a pinch-hit RBI single by Hunter Grimes. John Bolton completed the four-run rally with his sacrifice fly to deep center, which brought home Diggs.

Diggs finished Saturday’s ballgame with a team-leading two hits and a team-best four RBI. For the season, he is slashing .327/.457/.727 with six home runs and 20 runs batted in, both of which rank second most among all Hog hitters.

Leading by six runs after six innings of play, Arkansas handed the ball over to emergent relief ace Dylan Carter, who locked down the final three frames. The right-hander twirled three scoreless innings with three strikeouts, earning his second save of the season while preserving the Razorbacks’ 9-3 series-clinching win.

Arkansas will have an opportunity to pick up its first sweep against Auburn since 2018 in the series finale, which is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19. Brett Dolan (play-by-play) and Troy Eklund (analyst) will have the call on SEC Network+.

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

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