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Sugar Loaf Mountain is an island in Greers Ferry Lake’s upper portion that offers a spectacular view from the summit — after a steep and demanding climb. (Parks and Tourism Photo)

Greers Ferry boosts state’s recreation

May 25, 2013 1:00am

Folks in the Heber Springs area are planning a party, a really big party, for Oct. 3. That will be the official 50th birthday of Greers Ferry Lake.

The north-central Arkansas lake was not...

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This white bass taken on a Clouser Minnow fly shows the diversity in Arkansas fishing to be featured in the Chasing Waters programs. (Submitted Photo)

Arkansas fly fishing goes to TV

Apr 20, 2013 1:00am

Fly fishing is usually associated with quests for trout. Five Arkansas angling enthusiasts hope to alter this with a television series about going for several other species along with trout.

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Parents understand Mickelson’s decision

Apr 18, 2013 1:00am

LITTLE ROCK — Without fanfare, thousands of college students transfer every year.

Finances. Family obligations. Homesick. Social climate. Love. Change of majors. There are a myriad of...

Smiles coming and going at Augusta

Apr 17, 2013 1:00am

LITTLE ROCK — Headed South on I-20, the passenger was on the lookout for Exit 200 on a never-traveled route to Augusta National.

In 10 previous years staffing The Masters, housing was within...

Adams gets first for Australia

Apr 15, 2013 7:59am

LITTLE ROCK — Pushing for a new Australian national flag that “appeals to all Australians,” the man behind the movement might want to add a tiny golf ball to his design.

With the weight of a...

Six from Oaklawn could be in Derby

Apr 14, 2013 1:00am

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Four-thousand miles apart, a father-son partnership from Little Rock sweated an exacta at thoroughbred tracks in two states on Saturday afternoon, hoping to secure a spot in...

Matt Mourot, a biologist with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, releases turtles, cleaned of oil, into Palarm Creek downstream from Lake Conway. (Joe Mosby photo)

Lake Conway dodges an oil bullet

Apr 13, 2013 2:00am

News reports indicate that Lake Conway apparently has dodged an environmental disaster — the Mayflower oil pipeline spill that was halted by quick action literally feet from the lake’s shoreline...

Young teen disciplined and focused

Apr 13, 2013 1:00am

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Long putter in hand, the 14-year-old walked the length of the practice tee, ignoring the winner of the latest PGA Tour event and a two-time major winner warming up a few yards apart...

Could it be Garcia’s year?

Apr 12, 2013 1:00am

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Prepared to contrast the course knowledge of a former champion with that of a first-time participant in The Masters, Sergio Garcia’s front-nine 32 convinced me to leave Row H of the...

Can Woods hit a draw on command?

Apr 11, 2013 1:00am

AUGUSTA, Ga. — About 20 minutes deep into Tiger Woods’ opening round of The Masters, the overwhelming favorite will provide an initial hint about his chance to win a fifth green jacket.

He...

Three-point shooters are a must

Apr 10, 2013 1:00am

LITTLE ROCK — Three-point shooters, they come in all sizes, and college basketball teams can’t win big games without them.

Louisville’s is 6-foot-6; Michigan’s is eight inches shorter. Both...