LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Friday he generally supports the proposals lawmakers have drafted for setting up lottery-funded scholarships, including a recommended sliding scale legislators would use to set award amounts based on the game’s revenues.

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LEXINGTON, Kent. — Arkansas pentathlete Peter-Gaye Beckford lounged calmly as the shot put competition began. She looked on only mildly impressed with the competitors, then stepped into the circle, braced her left foot against the toe board and released the highest throw of the night — men or women.

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LITTLE ROCK — Coach Shelly Davis watched the young woman dribble around the school gym, figured that she was a transfer, and penciled her in as Morrilton High School’s new point guard. Shekinna Stricklen, 5-foot-6 at the time, was in the third grade.

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Several decades ago, people invited their friends, neighbors, co-workers and relatives into their homes under the guise of enjoying a good meal and stimulating conversation.

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Squirrel hunting could be edging back into the spotlight.

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SPRINGDALE — Blair Townsend made the most of senior night Friday at Bulldog Gymnasium.

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ROGERS — Rogers High coach Marty Barnes wanted the Mounties to play with state-tournament intensity Friday night in the regular season finale.

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SILOAM SPRINGS — As Coleson Rakestraw went to the bench after picking up his third foul with just over 2 minutes left in the first half Friday, Siloam Springs’ chances of defending its Class 5A state title could have gone with him.

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FAYETTEVILLE — There wasn’t much stopping Fayetteville on Friday night.

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OZARK — The fourth time proved the charm for Pea Ridge.

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