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Don’t become discouraged, just ‘hang in there’ EDITOR’S NOTE: I thought it would be interesting to reflect on some old columns. This one was published Dec. 5, 2004 in the South Arkansas Sunday News. May 13, 2020

Mulerider's season starts Sept. 3 With Southern Arkansas University announcing it will welcome on-campus students back this fall, the Mulerider football season could possibly get started as sche... May 13, 2020

All Star Honors All Star Honors May 13, 2020

Two golfers recognized as all-region SAU Sports Information SAU golfers Roman Timmerman and Brendan Little have been named NCAA Division II PING All-Central Region performers. The announcement was... May 13, 2020

Banner-News providing live updates on the NFL Draft Missing sports? by Banner-News staff report - April 23, 2020

Arkansas Olympian builds her own pole vaulting setup Sandi Morris set the bar high with her latest do-it-yourself project. by PAT GRAHAM, AP Sports Writer - April 17, 2020

Magnolia finishes No. 1 in state Boys basketball poll The Arkansas Sports Media Boys High School final basketball poll has been released. Magnolia finished in the top spot among all teams in the state. April 9, 2020

Panthers ‘repeat’ as state champions Without playing a championship game, the Magnolia Panthers can say they successfully defended their Class 4A state title. by Chris Gilliam, Sports Editor - April 8, 2020

NFL Free Agency Tracker: Witten to Raiders on 1-year deal, Brady leaves New England The Latest on NFL free agency. Teams can negotiate with representatives of free agents for the second day Tuesday but cannot finalize any agreements until Wedne... by Associated Press - March 17, 2020

UPDATE: AAA suspends State Basketball Finals The Arkansas Activities Association announced Wednesday night that the 2020 Arkansas state high school basketball championships are still scheduled to begin Thu... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - March 12, 2020

Remainder of SEC Tournament, other NCAA, world events canceled over Wuhan virus fears The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak's affect on sports around the globe (all times Eastern): by Associated Press - March 12, 2020

Panthers, Comets squaring off again in state title game Magnolia will get the opportunity to defend its state basketball title against the same team it defeated a year ago. by CHRIS GILLIAM Sports Editor - March 11, 2020

Lady Mulerider softball ranked No. 1 in the country The Southern Arkansas Lady Muleriders (22-2) are ranked No. 1 in the nation. by SAU Sports Information - March 11, 2020

Magnolia, Mills rematch set for Friday night in Hot Springs FARMINGTON – Magnolia and Little Rock Mills will play again for the Class 4A State Championship after the Panthers survived a double overtime 63-56 win against ... by RICK FIRES, Northwest ADG - March 9, 2020

Class 1A State Tournament update: Emerson girls advance; Bradley, Nevada in action Friday, Saturday In Class 1A State Basketball Tournament action at Lake Hamilton, the Emerson Lady Pirates moved to the next round with a 67-41 win over Kingston Thursday night... by Chris Gilliam, Sports Editor - March 6, 2020