Arkansas’ John L. Smith eager to prove himself in the SEC

Arkansas’ John L. Smith eager to prove himself in the SEC By KURT VOIGT AP Sports Writer Published May 19, 2012 08:32PM MDT Fayetteville, Ark. • John L. Smith isn’t Bobby Petrino and he’s not Nick Saban. The interim Arkansas coach is not renowned for his offensive prowess or defensive scheming. He is known more for his YouTube moments — he jokingly slapped himself in the face while at Michigan ...
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/54147463-77/smith-coach-arkansas-state.html.csp

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 19:39:31 -0700

Traffic stop turns deadly

A Washington County man is dead after attempting to overpower an Arkansas State Trooper in a fight Saturday night near Alma, Arkansas.
http://www.katv.com/story/17653052/traffic-stop-turns-deadly

Published: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:44:27 -0700

AD Jeff Long: ‘I am not interested in leaving Arkansas’

Earlier today, we touched on a report that had Stanford reaching out to Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long regarding its vacancy at the same position. Predictably, Long is attempting to extinguish the speculation that’s been growing over the past 24 hours. In a statement released through the university, Long, while not mentioning the Cardinal by…
http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/18/ad-jeff-long-i-am-not-interested-in-leaving-arkansas/

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 16:55:22 -0700

Alma scores early, then holds on late

Alma got all the offense it needed in the top of the first inning and pitcher Tara Dyer took care of the rest in a 4-2 victory over Sylvan Hills in the second round of the Class 5A state tournament.
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/may/12/alma-scores-early-then-holds-late-20120512/

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 01:31:18 -0700

Pleas entered in circuit court

• Troy Dewayne Ball, 37, of Alma pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding and was sentenced to two years at a regional correctional facility to be followed by an eight-year suspended prison sentence.
http://www.pressargus.com/articles/2012/05/19/alma_journal/news/news04_051612.txt

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 08:33:26 -0700

Chamber hosts forum

Several election candidates who are vying for the chance to represent Crawford County spoke during a forum held Tuesday by the Alma Area Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.pressargus.com/articles/2012/05/19/news/news04_051912.txt

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 08:16:51 -0700

Alma Man Wins Car at Sheriff’s Charity Golf Tournament

Randy Bradley of Alma won a new Honda, sponsored by Honda of Fayetteville, Monday when he got a Hole-in-One at Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder's charity golf tournament!
http://5newsonline.com/2012/05/07/alma-man-wins-car-at-sheriffs-charity-golf-tournament/

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 14:47:43 -0700

Arkansas hires Smith as head coach

Arkansas plans to hire John L. Smith as its new head football coach, sources said on Monday.
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/apr/23/report-arkansas-hire-smith-head-coach/

Published: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:15:25 -0700

3 Razorback football players charged with burglary

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Three Arkansas football players, including wide receivers Marquel Wade and Maudrecus Humphrey, were arrested Saturday and charged with burglarizing dorm rooms.
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/3-razorback-football-players-charged-185912915--ncaaf.html

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 15:31:35 -0700

Ark trooper fatally shoots man during traffic stop

Arkansas State Police say a state trooper has fatally shot a man during a traffic stop near Alma in western Arkansas.
http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=208487

Published: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:12:03 -0700