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<p><strong>Out At First</strong> — Mountainburg’s Kaylee Hampton catches the ball thrown from the shortstop for the out at first during the 10U contest on May 16, 2013, between the Lady Dragons and the Alma Lady Canes. Mountainburg won 8-3.</p>

photo by TAMMY HOBSONOut at firstMountainburg’s Kaylee Hampton catches the ball thrown from the shortstop for the out at first during Thursday’s 10U contest between the Lady Dragons and the Alma Lady Canes...

<p>The Wildcats finished second at the Lucas Jackson Memorial Day Classic held recently. Team members include: (from left) Bryant Burns, coach Bill Daggs, Ryan Daggs, Landrey Wilkerson, Ronnie Berg, Micah Nesbit, coach Grant Nesbit, Tucker Anders, Bryce Duquette, Jamison Griffin, Noah Lipe, coach Mike Duguette and Trevor Johnson.</p>

Wildcats Grab 2nd

SUBMITTEDWildcats grab 2ndThe Wildcats finished second at the Lucas Jackson Memorial Day Classic held recently. Team members include: (from left) Bryant Burns, coach Bill Daggs, Ryan Daggs, Landrey Wilkerson, Ronnie...

<p>photo by JOE MOSBY</p><p>Nimrod Dam was a subject of amazement for Arkansans when it was completed 71 years ago, forming Lake Nimrod in western Perry and eastern Yell counties.</p>

Outdoors: Sister lakes serve as milestones

In the darkest days of World War II, outdoor recreation and fishing in general took a major change in Arkansas.Lake Nimrod was completed in 1942. Work on a companion project, Blue Mountain Lake, was set aside for the...

<p>King Elementary School Principal Martha Ragar stands next to a painting by Bill Garrison of Russellville, which was presented to Ragar Monday at a retirement reception. King teachers and staff, along with community friends, purchased the artwork to hang at King school in honor of Ragar’s 40 years in education, including 25 years as King principal.</p>

Ragar honored

<p>photo by TAMMY HOBSON</p><p>Brent Roberson, driver of the Oklahoma State No. 11, Cory Sutherland (31), Delmar Burris (17) and Lester Weese (W42) move through one of the turns at Crawford County Speedway on May 11, 2013, during the E Modified race. The track was dry for the first time this year and some of the drivers had a hard time adjusting. Weese ended up finishing third during the race.</p>

Racing: McKenzie wins E Modified class

Dalton McKenzie broke Anthony Reeves’ string of wins Saturday by taking first in the E Modified class at Crawford County Speedway.Reeves had won four straight races since he began the 2013 season back on April...

<p>Blu By U pitcher Payton Scrivner throws another past a hitter during the team’s game against the Chix on May 11, 2013, at the Field of Dreams. The team defeated the Chix 8-3 and finished fifth out of 18 teams in the 14-under Battle on the Border tournament.</p>

Blu By U wins tourney

SUBMITTEDBlu By U wins tourneyThe Blu By U fastpitch team earned another title after winning the 12-under USSSA Triple Diamond tournament on April 20 in Russellville. The players include: Front (from left) —...