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Razorbacks Represented Well in NBA Playoffs

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2 years ago

May 21, 2024

Razorbacks Represented Well in NBA Playoffs

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Success in college basketball has paid off for the Razorbacks in recent years as the program continues to improve its standing in the NBA.

For many years, the Arkansas brand was represented by the likes of Joe Johnson and Ronnie Brewer throughout the 2000’s and 2010’s. The recent uptick in winning for the traditional basketball school is turning eyes around the league. Two former Hogs will represent the school during the conference finals.

Daniel Gafford, who played for the Razorbacks under Mike Anderson from 2017-19, currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Gafford’s team will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday evening in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

He was traded midseason by the lowly Washington Wizards and has bolstered the Mavs front court. Since his arrival in Dallas, Gafford played in 29 games with 21 starts and has averaged 11 points, seven boards, two assists and two blocks per game. He’s been a force on the offensive end connecting on 78% of his field goal attempts at 22 minutes per game.

Former 5-star McDonald’s All-American Jordan Walsh will play in the Eastern Conference Finals for Boston. The Celtics will play this Tuesday night against the red hot Indiana Pacers who make their first conference finals appearance since 2014. Walsh is a rookie and was drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the No. 38 pick of the second round.

He was in and out of the G-Leauge for much of the seaon playing with Boston’s Maine affiliate. Through nine regular season games, Walsh recorded nearly two points and two rebounds per game. He shot the ball well when given the opportunity, knocking down 40% of his field goal attempts.

The Razorbacks are one of seven schools to have at least two players in the conference finals this season. Duke leads the way with four, Kentucky has three, and Iowa State, Arizona, UCLA, Vanderbilt and Arkansas each have two.

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Bentonville City Council approves Bentonville Ballroom plan, rejects controversial rezone request | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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11 hours ago

March 31, 2026

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Bentonville City Council approves Bentonville Ballroom plan, rejects controversial rezone request | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Thomas Saccente covers Bentonville and Benton County news for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He has spent most of his life in Arkansas and started his professional journalism career in Fort Smith in 2015. He began working for the Democrat-Gazette in 2019, covering the River Valley before moving to Northwest Arkansas in 2024. His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike.

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Gov. Sanders to make announcement & recognize grant recipients

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March 31, 2026

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Gov. Sanders to make announcement & recognize grant recipients

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will hold a news conference Tuesday morning to make an announcement and recognize recipients of grants through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism.

Sanders will highlight recipients of the FUN Park Grants, Matching Grants, and the Great Strides Program across 23 counties. The grants were created to provide funding for outdoor development in Arkansas communities.

The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. A live stream will be available in the live player above.

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Randolph County museum to host Arkansas Heritage director

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March 30, 2026

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Randolph County museum to host Arkansas Heritage director

POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) – The Randolph County Heritage Museum will host Marty Ryall, Director of the Division of Heritage at the Arkansas Department of Parks, Tourism and Heritage, for a special public program on Monday, April 6, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

The event will take place in the John and Mary Helen Jackson Meeting Room in the Joe R. Martin Center at the museum.

As director of the Division of Heritage within the Arkansas Department of Parks, Tourism and Heritage, Ryall leads statewide efforts to preserve Arkansas’s history, support museums and cultural institutions, and administer grant programs that strengthen local heritage initiatives.

The department plays a central role in promoting Arkansas’s natural and cultural resources while advancing tourism, historic preservation, and public engagement across the state.

The program will offer attendees an opportunity to learn more about the work of the Division of Heritage, its grant programs, and the state’s ongoing efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Ryall will also discuss how local communities can engage with and benefit from state heritage initiatives.

“This is an important opportunity for our region,” said Rodney Harris, president of the Randolph County Heritage Museum. “We hope to see a strong turnout from Randolph and Lawrence County, as well as the rest of the region, to show the director how much we value our historical and heritage institutions.”

The Randolph County Heritage Museum, founded in 2006 as a lasting gift to the community, has recently completed a major expansion that more than doubled its exhibit space. The museum continues to serve as a regional hub for education, public history, and community engagement.

The event is free and open to the public. Community members, local leaders, educators, and anyone interested in Arkansas history and heritage are encouraged to attend. Guests are also invited to arrive early for an opportunity to visit informally with Ryall prior to the program.

For more information, visit www.randolphcountyheritage.org or contact the museum directly.

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