Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Bentonville.
Rogers-based America's Car-Mart stock fell 23% on Friday to $1.04 after its creditors granted the company a seventh loan extension in six weeks (its lowest close since Oct.
1); the dealer is now seeking new funds and warning of potential default.
Marty Ryall announced the nine finalists for the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame during the Arkansas Hospitality Association's Stars of the Industry awards gala; four finalists, including Hugo’s of Fayetteville, come from Northwest AR or the River Valley.
Honorees will be inducted in early 2027.
The governor's office announced state flags will fly at half-staff Monday to honor Delmor Erwin, a Jackson County native and World War II soldier captured during the Bataan Death March — Erwin was laid to rest Friday following his funeral at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock.
As part of the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast, Matt Jones & Christina Long discuss the Razorbacks game against the Commodores happening today and share their insights on the recent UA Board of Trustees meetings.
Arkansas will host Dallas Baptist in an exhibition game today at 4 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Pitcher Michael Malki, who improved his pitching over the summer and is eyeing a starting spot, will be observed by coaches Matt Hobbs and Matt Silberman during the game.
Arkansas women's cross country captured the team title Friday, Oct.
16 at Watts Cross Country Course (College Station, Texas) with Isca Chelangat finishing second in the 6,000-meter race in 18:46.1; the Razorbacks will compete at the SEC championships on Oct. 30.
Arkansas football will travel to Nashville to face winless Vanderbilt (0-3 SEC) at FirstBank Stadium Saturday at 6 p.m. as both teams look to earn their first SEC win and break a string of early losses.
Bentonville Tigers (6-1) defeated Fayetteville (3-4) 44-10 Friday night at Tiger Stadium.
The Tigers capitalized on six short field drives, scoring 34 points while Fayetteville, which took an early 7-0 lead, struggled with punts and onside kick attempts.
On Friday night, No. 9 Tennessee won a 3-1 SEC volleyball match over Arkansas — the Volunteers rallied with Jalyn Stout’s 19 kills to claim their fourth consecutive win, and Arkansas will finish a four-match homestand against Kentucky Sunday at 2 p.m.
Springdale Har-Ber rallied to beat Bentonville West 17-14 Friday night at Wildcat Stadium after trailing 14-0 early.
Backup quarterback Roman Gomez threw a 23-yard touchdown pass plus converted a two-point try to propel the comeback win.
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