January 2026

Longtime Northark Lady Pioneer Leader Bobby Howard Announces Retirement

After a distinguished 40year career in coaching, with 20 years at North Arkansas College, long-time Lady Pioneer women’s basketball coach and current athletic director Bobby Howard announced today that he will step away from coaching at the conclusion of the current season. Howard will continue serving North Arkansas College in his role as athletic director.
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Sonya Edmonson of Harrison

Sonya Leah Edmonson, age 46, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at Northwest Medical Center surrounded by her family on January 16, 2026. Sonya was born on October 12, 1979, in Harrison, Arkansas, the daughter of Donald and Jeanie (McCauley) Tomlinson.
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Susan Ketchum of Yellville

Susan Livermore Ketchum, 87, of Yellville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at her home with her partner by her side on January 4, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Seward and Laura (LaFond) Livermore.
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Class 2A-2 Standings

Girls W-L GB OVERALL Sloan-Hendrix 10-0 - 24-2 Tuckerman 4-3 4.5 13-12 Cotter 5-4 4.5 15-10 Izard County 5-4 4.5 11-9 Mammoth Spring 4-4 5.0 17-7 Marshall 2-7 7.5 7-15 Cedar Ridge 1-9 9.0 5-17
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Class 2A-2 Standings

Boys W-L GB OVERALL Sloan-Hendrix 10-0 - 26-3 Izard County 6-3 3.5 11-11 Cedar Ridge 6-4 4.0 8-12 Tuckerman 4-4 5.0 14-10 Cotter 3-7 7.0 10-22 Mammoth Spring 2-6 7.0 13-14 Marshall 1-8 8.5 1-18
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