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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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