The ninth edition — now officially the Wal-Mart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G — was won by Na Yeon Choi on June 28 in front of large crowds, most of whom were rooting for former University of Arkansas star Stacy Lewis, who finished in a tie for third. read more >
Arvest Bank renewed its naming rights sponsorship for Arvest Ballpark, the home stadium of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, a Class AA minor league team that plays in Springdale. read more >
Until his promotion, Justin Cole, 32, had served as the assistant general manager of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals since its move to Springdale in 2007. He previously was a sales manager and co-general manager of the Wichita Wranglers. read more >
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals have signed a 10-year deal granting exclusive non-alcoholic beverage rights to Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Co. read more >
Since 1963, when minor league baseball organized into the structure under which it operates today, clubs have developed players almost exclusively for major league teams. read more >
