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USL Arkansas Scores Big: Bringing Pro Soccer to NWA in 2026
The teams don’t have names, the ownership group isn’t finalized and designs for the new stadium in Rogers haven’t been completed, but USL Arkansas aims to bring soccer to northwest Arkansas in 2026. read more >
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Little Rock’s Minor League Soccer Team Looks to Grow
Ticket and merchandise sales, sponsorships and passion for the game sustain the Rangers, a scrappy nonprofit with goals that go beyond the pitch. read more >
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War Memorial Stadium Seeks Bids for Eclipse Viewing Event
The event would be one of many across the state capitalizing on a historic influx of visitors expected for the eclipse on April 8, 2024. read more >
Minor League Football Team Signs Deal to Play at War Memorial Stadium
The Arkansas Attack will play two games of their inaugural season at the Little Rock venue. read more >
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Simmons’ Sponsorship Deal With War Memorial Stadium: 5 Years, $425K
The money is not tied to specific stadium upgrades, but will be used for general maintenance, upkeep and improvements. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Simmons Bank in Negotiations for Naming Rights to Field at War Memorial Stadium
It's the second stadium sponsorship deal the growing bank has announced this month. read more >
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Arkansas Aims to Reach 50% Vaccinated in 3 Months
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday set a goal to have half of the state's population at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus within the next three months. read more >
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Razorbacks, Red Wolves to Face Off in 2025 at War Memorial
The University of Arkansas signs a deal to bring two more football games to War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, including a first-ever game against Arkansas State University. read more >
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Analysis: War Memorial Only Slightly More Popular With South Arkansas Fans
Fans from northwest Arkansas make up a bigger portion of ticket sales for Razorbacks football games held in Little Rock than fans from the southeast and southwest areas of the state combined, according to a presentation prepared by the University of Arkansas. read more >
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UA Little Rock Teams with City, State Parks to Consider Football
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock says it will conduct a feasibility study "to assess whether the university should consider adding a football and marching band program." read more >
Governor Faces Challenge With War Memorial Stadium Plan (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
Arkansas' support for War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock amounts to barely a fraction of the state's $5.3 billion budget. But you wouldn't have guessed that from a nearly packed room Gov. Asa Hutchinson faced last week. read more >
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Governor Wants to Move War Memorial Under Parks And Tourism
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he will ask the state Legislature to move oversight of War Memorial Stadium under the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. read more >
Arkansas Lawmakers Shop Competing Budget Plans (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson backed off his plan to present two budget proposals. But that doesn't mean the Legislature won't have a slew of competing ideas on how to spend the state's money. read more >
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Jerry Cohen Named New Manager of War Memorial Stadium
Jerry Cohen has been named manager of War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, effective July 1. Cohen replaces Charles W. Staggs, who is retiring after 29 years at the stadium. read more >
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Central Arkansas Group Asks NCAA for Division I Bowl at War Memorial
If approved, a game to be played in December would match teams from the Sun Belt Conference, which includes Arkansas State University at Jonesboro, and the American Athletic Conference. read more >
St. Vincent Announces Dates for Tour de Paul 2014
The St. Vincent Foundation announces dates for Tour de Paul, its annual series of wellness and fitness events. This year's events include tennis and golf tournaments and a 5K. read more >
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Is It ‘If’ Or ‘When’ Hogs Leave Little Rock? (AP Analysis)
The University of Arkansas' decision to further reduce the number of football games it plays at Little Rock should come as no surprise. The question now is whether, or when, central Arkansas will lose the games altogether. read more >
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Update: War Memorial Gets 1 Razorbacks Football Game Per Year Through 2018
War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock will get one Razorbacks football game per year through 2018, according to news reports. read more >
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Jeff Long Says Discussions About Games at War Memorial Not in Plans
Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long isn't quite ready to talk about the long-term future of football games in central Arkansas, and he's not quite sure when that discussion will take place. read more >
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Sports Venues Confront Fans’ Use of Wireless
Use of wireless devices is increasing in sports venues where customers are sharing photos of their experience with their friends, searching for statistics and, in essence, giving a digital high-five to others at the venue. read more >
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