WATCH | ‘Busting at the seams’: Sixth annual Renaissance Faire puts on ‘great show’
The crowd at the Hot Springs Renaissance Faire was "busting at the seams" on Saturday as the event returned for its sixth annual festival in the Garland County…
Stories by Braden Sarver
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Mountain Pine hangs on for 14-12 victory on senior night
MOUNTAIN PINE -- Mountain Pine held off Magazine on a potential game-tying two-point conversion in the final seconds Friday night at Stanley May Field to take …
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Subscriber ExclusiveJunior Trojans take home conference title
CAMDEN -- The Hot Springs Trojans junior high football team clinched the 5A South Conference championship on Thursday night, taking down the Junior Cardinals o…
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Subscriber ExclusiveEnergized Cobras hungry for a win tonight against Cardinals
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- Fountain Lake is looking to get back to its winning ways tonight when the Cobras host Harmony Grove on senior night at Larry Beckham Memorial …
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Subscriber ExclusiveMountain Pine looks for late-season momentum
MOUNTAIN PINE -- Mountain Pine is searching for some more conference wins to finish the season on a good note.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Harwood a key piece of Cobras’ rebuilding
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- Fountain Lake football has found a solid core within its sophomore class. One of the standouts is wide receiver Peyton Harwood.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | NPC Nighthawks AD sees path for junior colleges to capitalize
National Park College Athletic Director Rich Thompson discussed the future of the NJCAA landscape and the rapidly evolving college sports world during the Oct.…
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WATCH | Off the field with the Cutter Morning Star Eagles’ Michael Sexson
Cutter Morning Star senior Michael Sexson is a running back for the Eagles football team.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Lakeside MTXE Rams poised for state tourney
The Lakeside MTXE Rams are gearing up for Tuesday's opening round of the Class 5A state volleyball tournament at Van Buren, where they will face the Warriors o…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Rams dominate Leopards for 5th straight victory
Lakeside earned its fifth straight conference victory Friday night at Chick Austin Stadium with a dominant 63-6 win over De Queen.
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Subscriber ExclusiveMP faces Dragons in must-win game
Mountain Pine heads to northwest Arkansas tonight to take on Mountainburg as the Red Devils search for their next conference win.
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Subscriber ExclusiveEagles aim for upset at home
Cutter Morning Star will look to keep its momentum going tonight, coming off last week's victory, when the Eagles host Glen Rose at Eagle Stadium.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTrojans look to clinch spot in the postseason against Arkansas High
Hot Springs will travel to Texarkana tonight and try to punch its ticket to the playoffs with a win, while the Trojans' opponent, Arkansas High, looks to earn …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Intensity, work ethic pay off for Lakeside’s Grady Ohman
Lakeside senior Grady Ohman, a standout athlete who made All-State in both football and baseball last season, is well on his way to another highly rewarding se…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Off the tee with the Fountain Lake Cobras’ Treyton Gray
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- Fountain Lake golf coach Michael Blees says Cobras' junior golfer Treyton Gray puts in a lot of time to work on his golf game and is a player …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Troy tops Magnolia in defensive clash
Hosting Magnolia Friday night for Homecoming, the Hot Springs Trojans pulled out a 17-10 victory in a hard-fought defensive struggle.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Rams sweep Wolves on senior night
The Lakeside MTXE Rams defeated Lake Hamilton 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-22) Thursday night at Lakeside Sports Complex in the Rams' senior night volleyball match.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJ’ville hosts Paris with standings on the line
JESSIEVILLE -- The Jessieville Lions will host Paris tonight at Don Phillips Field in an important game as the Lions try to bounce back into the win column.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTroy has winning on the mind for Homecoming
The Hot Springs Trojans will host Magnolia tonight at Tommy J. Holt Memorial Field at Joe Reese Stadium for Homecoming -- a big matchup standings-wise for both…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Lakeside leads Garland County’s presence in tennis state tournaments
SEARCY -- Lakeside High School had a good showing in the Class 5A State Tournament and came the closest of any school to bringing home a title earlier this wee…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOff the field with the Mountain Pine Red Devils’ Joey Eads
MOUNTAIN PINE -- Mountain Pine High School senior Joey Eads is a member of the school's fishing team and the center for the football team.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Roughly 4,000 fans descend on Bank OZK Arena to see Razorbacks
The Arkansas Razorbacks' Tip-Off Tour finally arrived in Hot Springs on Saturday at Bank OZK Arena to a crowd of roughly 4,000 fans. It was a full day of event…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Lakeside routs Texarkana, 42-7, to remain undefeated in conference
Lakeside hosted Arkansas High for Homecoming Friday night and put on a show, routing the Razorbacks 42-7, to improve to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRed Devils host defending champs for homecoming
MOUNTAIN PINE -- Mountain Pine will host defending state champion Bigelow on Friday night for its homecoming game.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWolves seek playoff-clinching victory
PEARCY -- Lake Hamilton will look to continue its winning streak and clinch a playoff spot tonight during Homecoming, when the Wolves host Van Buren at Wolf St…
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Subscriber ExclusiveCutter looks to right the ship, and keep playoffs hopes alive
Cutter Morning Star will host Danville tonight for its homecoming game as both teams seek their first conference win.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Rams dominate 5A South Conference championships
Lakeside High School, hosting the Class 5A South tennis conference championship tournament on Tuesday, dominated the tournament to fill every finals spot acros…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Eagles’ Mills says positivity key to reaching next level
Cutter Morning Star senior quarterback Peyton Mills is helping lead the Eagles football team with positivity while aiming for the next level.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOff the trail with Jessieville’s Dylan Wilt
JESSIEVILLE -- Jessieville High School junior cross country and track runner Dylan Wilt was part of the Lions' 4x800 state championship relay team.
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Razorbacks to give away shoes at YMCA before Tip-Off Tour Saturday
Before the Razorbacks men's basketball team hosts its Tip-Off Tour at 4 p.m. Saturday at Bank OZK Arena, the team will volunteer with Samaritan's Feet for a sh…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Scrappers dominate Cobras in 49-0 shutout
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- The Nashville Scrappers left with a dominant 49-0 victory over Fountain Lake on Friday night, scoring on each of their final seven drives afte…
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Subscriber ExclusiveCMS eager to prove potential
Cutter Morning Star looks to get its season back on the rails tonight when the Paris Eagles come to town.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCobras aim for first conference win
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- The Fountain Lake Cobras return home tomorrow night to play Nashville in a conference matchup.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | MP’s fearless QB, Cale Slaten, works hard on and off the field
MOUNTAIN PINE -- Cale Slaten is the Mountain Pine Red Devils' starting quarterback and also a top player on the school's baseball team.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTip-Off Tour to focus on community engagement
The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team will tip off at Bank OZK Arena for the first time ever on Oct. 12 for a red and white scrimmage game as part of t…
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WATCH | Off the tee with Lakeside Rams’ Will Gordon
Lakeside High School senior Will Gordon is the leader and backbone of the Rams' golf team, according to coach Brandon Burton.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Parkview dominates second half to defeat Trojans, 52-14
After matching the Patriots stride for stride during much of the first half Friday night at Tommy J. Holt Field at Joe Reese Stadium, the Trojans suddenly foun…
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Subscriber ExclusiveRams head to Camden for first conference matchup
The Lakeside Rams will travel to Camden-Fairview tonight to challenge the Cardinals in the teams' first Class 5A-South Conference game of the year.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Ellison continues family tradition at Jessieville
JESSIEVILLE -- Dalton Ellison, a three-year starting quarterback at Jessieville, is the Lions' leader in the locker room and the center of a tight-knit senior …
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Subscriber ExclusiveHot Springs Trojans ready for big, fast, physical Parkview team tonight
The Hot Springs Trojans welcome the two-time defending state champion Parkview Patriots to Joe Reese Stadium tonight to begin conference play in Fearless Frida…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Fountain Lake’s Cooper Buss brings contagious personality, high goals to Cobra football
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- As sophomore starting quarterback for a young Cobras' squad this season, Cooper Buss has his eyes set on making the team a force to be reckone…
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WATCH | Beyond the lanes with Hot Springs’ Ashton Bell
Hot Springs senior Ashton Bell, as a member of the Trojans' bowling team, keeps everything relaxed at their matches, according to coach Brandon Bates.
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Subscriber ExclusiveHigh energy: Spa-Con kicks off eighth event with pop culture icons, cosplay
The Hot Springs Convention Center was packed Saturday with pop culture guests and their admiring fans, along with vendors and gamers as Spa-Con Infinity entere…
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WATCH | Cobras strike in second half to thwart Eagles
Fountain Lake picked up its first win of the season Thursday night in the "Battle of the Gorge" at Eagle Stadium, where the Cobras defeated the Eagles 38-18.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCobras and Eagles set for game of the week
The Cutter Morning Star Eagles will host the Fountain Lake Cobras tonight in the "Battle of the Gorge" at Eagle Stadium in Fearless Friday's Game of the Week.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Wolves win 3 straight sets over Texarkana
PEARCY -- The Lake Hamilton Wolves defeated Texarkana in three straight sets Tuesday night at Wolf Arena.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Hot Springs’ quarterback Sean Elia sets an example on and off the field
Senior starting quarterback for Hot Springs, Sean Elia, is an extension of the coaching staff and a leader in the locker room, according to Trojans head coach …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Off the field with the Cutter-Morning Star Eagles’ Andrew Gonzalez
Cutter Morning Star senior wide receiver Andrew Gonzalez is a leader on the Eagles' football team who enjoys spending time around his teammates.
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WATCH | Special teams mistakes costs Trojans in 35-32 loss to Alma
Hosting Alma Friday night at Joe Reese Stadium, the Trojans came up short, 35-32, in a hard-fought slugfest that ended with a late Airedales' touchdown drive.
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WATCH | Special teams mistakes cost Trojans in 35-32 loss to Alma
HOT SPRINGS -- In a hard-fought slugfest, Alma pulled out a 35-32 victory over Hot Springs on Friday night at Joe Reese Stadium.
