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Local martial artist achieves gold in state competition

April 25, 2017Updated Oct. 9, 2017 at 11:57 am

JONESBORO, Ark. – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu continues to grow in popularity for all ages and one local teen is taking his interest in the sport…

Lawrence County

April 1: Historic "Hammer Time" duck call auction

March 25, 2017Updated Oct. 10, 2017 at 9:23 am

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – For years before he was the mayor, Charles “Hammer Time” Snapp amassed an extensive duck call collection which is invaluable to…

Lawrence County

Thomas wins WBC’s first NAIA National Championship

March 6, 2017Updated Oct. 10, 2017 at 12:55 pm

TOPEKA, Kan. – Demetrius Thomas (FR/Ferguson, Mo. ) brought home Williams Baptist College’s first ever NAIA National Championship with a 10-2 major victory by decision…

Craighead County

Red Wolves 2017 football schedule announced

March 1, 2017Updated Oct. 11, 2017 at 5:56 am

JONESBORO (A-State Sports Information Office) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday its full 2017 football schedule, which features the Red Wolves’ home opener…

Craighead County

Jonesboro Jiu-Jitsu team dominates at state championship

Nov. 8, 2016

JONESBORO, Ark. – A team of grapplers in Jonesboro took their talents to a state championship and dominated. The American Grappling Federation 2016 Arkansas State…