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…
by - July 12, 2025 2:00 pm
Connor Cox is one player who thinks the Fort Smith Marshals are starting to turn things around. After having won just once at home, the Marshals returned to Crowder Field…
by - July 9, 2025 11:39 am
With his distinctive handlebar mustache, Fort Smith Marshals’ baseball player Matt Schilling largely resembles a human incarnation of the team’s mascot, Marshal Smitty. Especially when Schilling is wearing his cap…
by - July 5, 2025 9:40 am
With the end of her college softball career now complete, Cailin Massey – the former Northside High School standout who pitched for four years at Prairie View A&M University in…
by - June 27, 2025 12:09 pm
Madi Conklin is ready to turn the page on the next phase of her life after finishing her career as a college softball player. At the same time, Conklin admits…
by - June 21, 2025 10:37 am
Cody Vaught, who was recently hired as Alma’s new boys basketball coach, didn’t begin his coaching career with that sport. He started out as a softball and volleyball assistant in…
by - June 9, 2025 1:04 pm
One day after her high school career ended in a hard-luck defeat, Makenzie Freeman was right back in the circle, doing what she loves. She didn’t want to dwell on…
by - June 7, 2025 12:24 pm
Dartyn Meeks will always have very fond memories of his senior season playing baseball for Wister. Even if the ending wasn’t quite what he wanted. Meeks, who was primarily a…
