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Saints' Davis glad to address athletes

1 week ago | magnoliabannernews.com | Michael Harley

As he prepares for what will be his 14th season in the NFL, New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis made a visit to Little Rock on Saturday to speak to the hundreds of high school athletes from across the state and their families, who were invited to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps awards banquet at the Statehouse Convention Center.
Travelers rally to take down Naturals

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Michael Harley

The Arkansas Travelers overcame a four-run deficit by scoring the final five runs as they rallied to defeat the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 6-5 on Sunday after to salvage a series split at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Hitting in the leadoff spot for just the third time this season, Blake Rambusch led Arkansas offensively by reaching on all five of his plate appearances. Rambusch finished with 3 hits, drew 2 walks and scored 4 of the Travs' 6 runs.
Saints’ Davis glad to address athletes

2 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Michael Harley

As he prepares for what will be his 14th season in the NFL, New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis made a visit to Little Rock on Saturday to speak to the hundreds of high school athletes from across the state and their families, who were invited to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps awards banquet at the Statehouse Convention Center.
NATURALS 10, TRAVELERS 2

2 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Michael Harley

NATURALS 10, TRAVELERS 2Northwest Arkansas scored four runs in each of the first two innings it cruised to a one-sided victory over the Arkansas Travelers on Friday night at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. The Naturals collected 14 hits in the win, with Carter Jensen finishing with three hits and a walk. Gavin Cross, Brett Squires and Spencer Nivens each picked up two hits. Cross, Squires and Dustin Dickerson hit consecutive RBI singles in the first inning to open the scoring.
What’s The Best Vehicle Color For Resale Value?

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Michael Harley

Car covered in paintgettyA recent study by iSeeCars.com reveals that the color of your car, truck, or SUV makes a difference when it comes to resale value. And it’s a bigger deal than most people think—a vehicle’s color can impact its used value by more than $5,000 after just three years, according to the company’s research. iSeeCars compared pricing data for over 1.2 million 3-year-old used cars to determine the impact, if any, on resale value.
Why Do Most Drivers Turn Off Vehicle Safety Systems?

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Michael Harley

Driver shutting off the Lane Keep Assist on a RAM 1500©2025 Schnell Auto, Inc. There’s a good chance that your late-model car, truck, or SUV has a handful of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). There’s also a good chance that you are not using them, as numerous studies have revealed that most drivers find them distracting and annoying due to frequent alerts, perceived over-correction, or unexpected interventions.
AD Pezman leads ‘new era’ at ASU

3 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Michael Harley

Following a nationwide search, Arkansas State announced Monday that Chris Pezman has been hired as the university's 14th athletic director. Pezman was formally introduced at a news conference Wednesday morning on campus in Jonesboro. He most recently served as athletic director at the University of Houston. Pezman replaces Jeff Purinton, who resigned in April to take the executive vice president position at Learfield Sports Properties.
Coach Curry asserts postseason run by UALR baseball team is a program-changer

3 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Michael Harley

The Arkansas-Little Rock baseball team's improbable postseason run came to an end Monday night as LSU rallied from an early four-run deficit to pull out a 10-6 victory and clinch the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional championship at Alex Box Stadium. With the win, No. 6 national seed LSU advanced to host West Virginia in a best-of-three super regional beginning Saturday. The Tigers finished the regional with a 3-1 record; UALR beat LSU 10-4 Sunday night to force the decisive matchup on Monday.
‘No fear’: Curry commends UALR for regional final run | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

3 weeks ago | arkansasonline.com | Michael Harley

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The legend of the 2025 Arkansas-Little Rock baseball team grew Sunday. UALR picked up a pair of ranked wins, including a 10-4 triumph over regional host LSU, the No. 6 national seed, in front of an announced crowd of 11,510 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge. That win set the stage for a winner-takes-all championship game between the Trojans and Tigers on Monday night to decide the Baton Rouge Regional.
‘No fear’: Curry commends UALR for regional final run

3 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Michael Harley

The legend of the 2025 Arkansas-Little Rock baseball team grew Sunday. UALR picked up a pair of ranked wins, including a 10-4 triumph over regional host LSU, the No. 6 national seed, in front of an announced crowd of 11,510 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge. That win set the stage for a winner-takes-all championship game between the Trojans and Tigers on Monday night to decide the Baton Rouge Regional.