Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
Good morning, Springdale.
🎓 Education
State leaders say their work with the LEARNS Act is not slowing down three years after the law was signed, as Governor Sanders and education officials boost the Educational Freedom Accounts program by increasing funding to $309.4 million for next school year (which will support 44,100 students).
🏛️ Government
PowerOutage.com reported that over 20 thousand customers lost power in Arkansas as of 8:40 a.m. CST on Mar.
7; local utilities are working to restore service and Springdale residents are advised to check for updates.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari held a press conference with Meleek Thomas and Malique Ewin after the Razorbacks won 88-84 in overtime against Missouri on Saturday, March 7 at Mizzou Arena.
On Saturday, No. 20 Arkansas beat Missouri 88-84 in overtime, giving coach John Calipari his 900th win.
Meleek Thomas scored 28 points and Trevon Brazile added 19 points with nine rebounds as the Razorbacks prepared for SEC Tournament play.
Mills rallied from a slow start to beat Magnolia 67-56 on Sunday, March 8 (Walls led with 21 points as the team overcame early struggles for the win).
Arkansas, ranked ninth, beat Georgia 7-6 at Bogle Park Saturday after Tianna Bell’s first-inning grand slam evened the series.
The win forces a rubber match today at 1 p.m. on SEC Network.
Arkansas women's basketball coach Kelsi Musick reviewed the team's first season after a 75-66 loss on Feb.
16 at Bud Walton Arena. The analysis explains plans to refine strategies and boost performance in upcoming games (highlighting lessons learned).
Girls state tournament scores show local teams in action as Springdale Har-Ber won its second-round game (58-41 over Conway) and a semifinal (71-37) on Saturday, with its final scheduled at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs on Saturday, March 14; additional matchups and scores across classes were also released.
Har-Ber advanced to its first state title game after a 71 to 37 win over Bentonville West on Saturday at Hornet Arena; junior Syniah Coachman scored 25 points & set the tone with a strong first-half performance.
The win marks a milestone in school history.
Pea Ridge reached the Class 4A state championship game with a 45-39 win over Joe T.
Robinson on Saturday in Morrilton, and they will play Friday at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.
The Arkansas men’s basketball team is the No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament and will begin Friday at 8:30 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, facing one of Texas A&M, South Carolina or Oklahoma; the team earned a double bye by finishing third in conference play.
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