by - October 9, 2025 4:06 pm
Ella Shelby is entering her third season as a starting libero for Southside’s volleyball team. A senior, Shelby hopes to follow the lead of last season’s seniors for the Mavericks,…
by - October 3, 2025 12:54 pm
With each year Madison Thurston has run cross country at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, she has set her personal best time. It was the case again at…
by - September 30, 2025 1:17 pm
With her size and ability to slam the ball over the net, Hackett senior volleyball standout Michaelyn Freeman relishes her primary role as outside hitter. At the same time, she…
by - September 27, 2025 10:46 am
Ethan Dunn may not be perceived as a prototypical middle linebacker. At 5-foot-11, the Southside senior and three-year starter admits opposing teams at first believe him to be a skill…
by - September 20, 2025 10:57 am
Braxin Goodson runs track along with playing football, and he uses his track speed to his advantage on the gridiron, playing quarterback at Central High School in Sallisaw, Okla. “My…
by - September 13, 2025 1:18 pm
Brayden Hardwick and his Pocola football teammates have enjoyed success in recent seasons. With success comes higher expectations, and Hardwick believes the Indians can meet those lofty goals and make…
by - September 10, 2025 2:27 pm
With three older siblings – all of whom played college sports – Teaguen Collins had to more than hold his own when it came to family competitions. Take pickup basketball,…
by - September 5, 2025 3:19 pm
Expectations for Sallisaw football has tremendously increased since Jackson Harris played as a freshman. The Black Diamonds went from going winless in Harris’ freshman year to back-to-back winning seasons, including…
by - September 2, 2025 12:04 pm
Speed and the ability to catch passes are among the key attributes for a wide receiver. What may also get lost in the shuffle is a receiver’s ability to block….
by - August 23, 2025 11:42 am
Her given name is Jazzlyn Harrison, but her high school basketball coach shortened it to just Jazz. In time, Harrison, who finished up her high school career at Howe, Okla.,…
by - August 16, 2025 10:06 am
Primarily batting leadoff for the Fort Smith Marshals, Royce Florenzano wanted to help give the team a much-needed offensive boost. He did just that in the Marshals’ doubleheader sweep against…
by - August 11, 2025 11:33 am
After finishing a sterling career playing volleyball at the University of Arkansas, Hannah Hogue will get to remain a Razorback — albeit in a new role. Hogue, who was also…
by - August 8, 2025 4:01 pm
Jett Frazier took some time off from baseball at the start of the Fort Smith Marshals’ season in order to earn some much-needed money. He still kept tabs on the…
by - August 5, 2025 9:30 am
Kamryn Armstrong followed in the footsteps of her father and older brother and became a powerlifter. She also continued that family dynamic by doing exactly what they did – winning…
by - August 2, 2025 5:53 pm
Growing up, Leland Barclay harbored dreams of becoming a big-league baseball player. Although that dream didn’t materialize, he eventually found success in another sports-related outlet, writing about the games. And…
by - July 31, 2025 1:54 pm
Mike Speck just wanted to make contact with the ball and help his team get a win. He found the right pitch and lined it down the third-base line, bringing…
by - July 30, 2025 9:58 am
Michael Beaumont, director of athletics and activities for the Fort Smith Public School District, announced on Tuesday (July 29) he is resigning effective Aug. 29. Beaumont was hired by the…
by - July 26, 2025 10:55 am
Tanner Callahan isn’t sure that baseball will be in his future beyond this summer. As a result, Callahan – the former Van Buren High School standout now playing with the…
by - July 19, 2025 1:14 pm
If there’s something that Jackson Harrell really likes about his experience playing for the Fort Smith Marshals, it’s the camaraderie he has with his teammates. Especially when the team hits…
by - July 17, 2025 2:19 pm
Nicholas Yarbrough enjoyed his time being a high school head varsity basketball coach in Oklahoma. However, when the opportunity to come back home to Fort Smith presented itself, Yarbrough couldn’t…
