Sports

Launa Cheever

Launa Cheever, of Alton, received the Outstanding Cheer Team Student Athlete of the Year award during Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) annual Celebration of Leaders student awards ceremony May 5 at the West Plains Civic Center. The award goes to the student athlete who not only excelled on the Grizzly Cheer Team, but also strove to be successful in academics and lead the team on and off the court. (MSU-WP photo)

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Summer garden maintenance tips

The summer season is approaching and as all of us garden-lovers know, this could mean stress for your plants. Some heat resistant plants enjoy the heat, though. Regardless, it’s good to know what will ultimately help your garden flourish during the hottest part of the year. Read on for a list of summer garden maintenance tips.

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Mammoth Spring sports postseason honors

Baseball Blake Rogers - 1A-3 All Conference Caden Upton - 1A-3 All Conference AJ Jewell - 1A-3 All Conference Softball Adrianna Cornett - 1A-3 Adrianna Cornett - 1A-3 All Conference Jailee Tyson - 1A-3 All Conference Sara Crowe - 1A-3 All Conference Megyn Upton - 1A-3 All Conference, 1A-2 All Region Lauren Skaggs - 1A-3 All Conference, 1A-2 All Region Brynn Washam - 1A-3 All Conference, 1A-2 All Region, 1A All State, 1A All State Tournament Team Track & Field Tay Davis - 1A All State Megyn Upton - 1A All State .

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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission sets 2023-24 waterfowl season dates, passes bear season expansion

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today unanimously approved a package of regulations changes that included the adoption of a new waterfowl season structure, beginning with the 2023-24 seasons. The upcoming waterfowl season will follow the same format as last season, with the following dates: 2022-23 Arkansas Waterfowl Seasons Duck, Coot and Merganser — Nov.

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