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	TOP STORY: JONESBORO, Ark. (08/12/09) — ASU’s Arauco Named to Lou Groza Award Watch List Arkansas State senior kicker Josh Arauco has been named to the 2009 Lou Groza Award Watch List, announced Wednesday by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Arauco, a 2008 finalist for the award, is one of 30 players that have been named to the watch list for the top place kicker in college football’s FBS division. Arauco holds the Arkansas State career record for field goals made (44) and also has the second most points by kicking (215), third most points scored (215) and third most extra points made (87) in school history. He enters his senior season with the third most career field goals in the nation among active players and needs just seven more to become the Sun Belt Conference's all-time leader. The Grand Prairie, Texas native is a preseason All-Sun Belt Conference selection and was tabbed preseason All-America by NationalChamps.net. He has been named preseason All-Sun Belt by Sporting News, Lindy’s, Athlon’s, Phil Steele’s and CBSSports.com as well. Arauco was a four-time Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week last season, making 17-of-20 field goals that included a school-record 15 in a row. More than three hundred media representatives, coaches, past recipients, conference and university officials make up the voting panel which selects the recipient of the Lou Groza Collegiate Place Kicking Award. The Award will be presented on Dec. 10, 2009, as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards program. The three finalists will be honored at the 18th annual Lou Groza Award Banquet to be held at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday Dec. 8. For more information on the Lou Groza Award and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission visit www.lougrozaaward.com.		TOP STORY SPONSORS
	Walnut Ridge, AR (07/09/2009) The Williams Baptist College men’s basketball team has received a commitment from Alan Williams of Paragould, Ark. Williams, a graduate of Crowley’s Ridge Academy and Crowley’s Ridge College, signed with WBC Thursday. Williams is a 6'1" point guard. He played for two years at CRC, where he averaged eight points per game and led the team in both assists and free throw percentage his sophomore year. In high school, he was a two-time pick for all-conference, all-region and the All-Greene County Team. In 2007, he was selected regional MVP, and he played in the Jonesboro Sun Classic All Star Game. He is the son of Al and Lana Williams of Paragould. He is the grandson of Jerry and Joyce Sullins of Bono, Ark., and Lavada Wilson of Highland, Ark. Taking part in Williams’ signing were his parents, his sister, Andrea, and WBC head coach Jeff Rider. Williams is a four-year, liberal arts college at Walnut Ridge. The Eagles compete in the American Midwest Conference of the NAIA.
	PARAGOULD, Ark. (07/09/2009) Chris Miller, Vice President of Media Relations of Nearsports Radio, recently announced that Nearsports Radio had reached an agreement with the Beebe School District to form the Badgers Sports Network to air Beebe Badger Sporting events beginning with this fall's football season. Beebe becomes Nearsports second 5A affiliate following the recently announced agreement with Greene County Tech to form the Eagles Sports and Activities Network. Shane Smith, long time Voice of the Badgers, has joined Nearsports as its Voice of the Badgers. " We are pleased that long time Voice of the Badgers, Shane Smith has joined Nearsports and will be the Voice of the Badgers this season. Shane has broadcast Badgers Sports for the last 9 or 10 years. Listeners will enjoy Shane's return to the Badgers Broadcast booth after a year absence from the airwaves," Greg Miller, President of Nearsports Media recently stated. " We appreciate the confidence that the Beebe School board and Administration has shown in Nearsports Radio. We appreciate the assistance of Beebe Athletic Director, Jerry Jordan and the support that he has given this project. We believe that we can be a good partner with Beebe while we broadcast their events worldwide over Nearsports Radio", according to Chris Miller. The Badgers Radio Network, an affiliate of Nearsports Radio will air Badgers Sports worldwide beginning this fall. Join Shane Smith, Voice of the Badgers, for all the exciting action.
	PARAGOULD, Ark. (06/11/2009) — Chris Miller, Vice President of Media Relations with NearSports Radio recently announced that an agreement had been reached with Paragould American Legion to broadcast American Legion games in 1A, 2A, 3A this season. Nearsports Radio first broadcast of Paragould Legion was of Paragould Legion was opening night of 3A legion action against the West Plains Merchants in a double header that was played at Francis Bland Park American Legion Field. Since the opening broadcast, Nearsports has broadcast 3A games from West Memphis, ASU, and Nettleton. Nearsports first 2A broadcast was cancelled due to wet field conditions. Nearsports will be broadcasting Paragould Legion ball all season> For upcoming broadcast, Leion fans can check at www.nearsports.com for upcoming games. Nearsports Radio was acquired in September, 2008 by Nearsports Media Corporation. Since its acquisition, Nearsports Media Corporation has added 11 new radio sites to form the Nearsports Radio Network. Nearsports currently broadcasts on its affiliates: The Eagles Sports & Activities Network broadcasting GCT Sports & Activities The Patriots Radio Network featuring Marion Patriots Sports and Activities The Mustangs Sports Channel, featuring Buffalo Island Central Sporting Events The Cougar Sports Network, featuring the Rector Cougars Sporting Events The Rocket Radio, Featuring the Turrell Rocket Sporting Events The Bay Yellowjackets Sports Network, featuring Bay Yellowjacket Sporting Events The Warrior Radio Network, featuring EPC Warrior Sporting Events Riverside Radio, featuring select games for the Riverside Rebels Mid-America Sports Network, featuring Little League Broadcasts from District 4 Little League and other youth sporting events The Legion Network, featuring Paragould American Legion Baseball Broadcasts Nearsports Radio 1, featuring games of interest of various schools statewide Nearsports Radio 2, featuring the GAME OF THE WEEK from various venues throughout the state Nearsports Radio, since its acquisition by Nearsports Media Corporation, has broadcast approximately 250 sporting events including broadcasting from the NEA tournament, as well as District and Regional Basketball and Baseball action and also broadcasted worldwide, the 2009 State Basketball Action in the 1A, 2A and 6A conferences. Green County Tech becomes Nearsports first 5A affiliate. "It is THE goal of Nearsports Media, Nearsports Radio and Nearsports.com to highlight our student athletes and their accomplishments. Our hopes are to make college coaches around the nation aware of the excellent student athletes we have in our area to help further their athletic careers in college. With over 4.2 million views in 2009 to our website already in 2009 and with broadcasts of local games, many college coaches will have the opportunity to learn of our excellent area student athletes and their accomplishments" according to Greg Miller, President of Nearsports Media Corporation. Other area schools, alumni or organizations are invited to contact Nearsports Media Corporation about the broadcasts of their sporting events and other activities. Nearsports Media Corporation, Nearsports Radio, Nearsports.com, and Nearsports Photography are headquartered in Paragould, Arkansas and occupy the former KHIG Radio Station at 3802 Linwood.
	PARAGOULD, Ark. (04/12/09) — Chris Miller, Vice President of Media Relations for Nearsports Media Corporation, recently announced an affiliation partnership with District 4 Little League for Nearsports to provide broadcasting of District 4 Little League action this season. According to Miller, "Arkansas Little League District 4 Administrator Jeff Smallmon announced today that the district has reached an agreement with NEARSPORTS Radio to broadcast Little League games. These games will help expose a new audience to the great game of baseball that we all loved as kids. In cooperation with Craighead and Poinsett County Little League, teams from all over Northeast Arkansas will be provided an opportunity to play what is going to be called "Spot Light Friday Night Games" at the newly reopened North Side Baseball complex in Jonesboro. In the coming weeks the broadcast schedule will be finalized and published. If you have a team interested in being a participant in this outstanding opportunity, contact Mr. Smallmon at 215-1328. District 4 teams are included in the following leagues: Arkansas Small League State Tourney Arkansas State 9 & 11 Tournament Corning Little League District Junior and Senior League N.E.A. Little League Piggott Little league Stone. Co. Little League Walnut Ridge Little League Arkansas 7&8 Baseball Blytheville Little League Craighead and Poinsett Co. Little League Jackson County Little League North Central Little League South Mississippi County Little League Tri-County Little League
	(LEBANON, Ill.) - Jessica Shepard of Williams Baptist College has been named the American Midwest Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week. Shepard takes home the honor for the period covering Feb. 16-22. Shepard, a 5'5" freshman guard from Leachville, Ark., was an offensive force for the Eagles in four games last week. Shepard averaged 23.8 points per game along with 3.8 rebounds per contest. She was 26-of-55 from the field (47.3 percent), but was even more accurate from three-point range, hitting 9-of-17 attempts (52.9 percent) from beyond the arc. In addition, Shepard was an impressive 34-of-37 (91.9 percent) from the free throw line, and has not missed in her last 31 attempts from the charity stripe. She scored 20 points or more in each of the last three games of the week for Williams. Shepard started the run with 27 points in an 82-75 victory at Harris-Stowe State University. She followed that with 28 points in a 72-61, come-from-behind win at home against McKendree University, then registered 21 points in a close 64-61 home loss to No. 14-ranked Columbia College. Along with her stout scoring numbers, Shepard had 10 assists and seven steals. So far in 2008-09, Shepard is averaging 15.8 points per game, which ranks fourth among all AMC players. She made just under 81 percent of her free throw attempts on the year, and also leads the team with 97 assists and 40 steals. The Williams Baptist College Lady Eagles are 13-14 overall and 6-8 in the AMC. Shepard is a graduate of Buffalo Island Central High School. She is the daughter of Patrick Shepard and Sherrie Shepard, both of Leachville.
	COUGAR SPORTS RADIO ANNOUNCED The formation of the Rector Cougar Sports Radio was recently announced. The new site will broadcast most of Rector High Schools Sporting events as well as other school activities. Cougar Sports Radio, an affiliate of Nearsports Media Corporation and Nearsports Radio has broadcasted Cougar Sports from 7th grade to Sr High this season. Cole Thomas is the Voice of the Cougars. he is joined on broadcasts by Mitchell Webber. The new radio venture will stream its sports feeds over Nearsports Radio. Listeners can go to Nearsports.com and select the Cougar Sports Radio page and click the listen live link. In addition Cougar Sports Radio will also have a Web page which will contain information on upcoming broadcasts as well as stories about the teams in action. " We appreciate Coach Manchester and rest of the Rector Coaching staff for making our first broadcasts such a success. We look forward to a long association with the Rector Cougars," according to Chris Miller, Vice President of Nearsports Media Corporation," The Rector Riverside game as well as other Cougar games will soon be available on our Audio on Demand feature at Nearsports.com." Many of the broadcasts will be available for a later date playing on the Nearsports.com audio on demand feature. Disk copies of many of the broadcasts will be available for purchase at the new Nearsports.com store located on the website. "This is just a sign of the commitment that the Rector School District has made to its athletic programs in recent years. The new Gym is one of the best facilities in the area to play basketball. The advent of the Cougar Sports Radio network is further proof of the commitment that the school has made to athletics in Rector. We are proud to have entered into this affiliation with the Cougars," Miller added
	BATESVILLE, Ark. - Lyon College Scots Head Coach Kirk Kelley picked up his 498th and 499th career victories as his team recorded a twinbill sweep, 16-5 and 10-0, of Hillsdale Baptist College Saturday in nonconference baseball play at Scots Field. The doubleheader sweep allowed Lyon (4-1) to win its second and third straight and completed a three-game sweep of Hillsdale. Lyon outscored the visitors from Moore, Okla., 48-7, in the three-game set. Kelley and the Scots return to the diamond on Feb. 13th for a doubleheader with Indiana Wesleyan at Scots Field. First pitch is scheduled for Noon. Scots centerfielder Nick D'Amico and third baseman Evan Segler had a huge afternoons to power their team's 26-hit performance in the doubleheader. D'Amico was a perfect 6 for 6 in the two games with eight RBIs, including a grand-slam in game one. D'Amico leads the team with 11 hits this year. Segler finished the twinbill 6 for 7 with two homers, a double and four RBIs. Segler leads the Scots with three home runs this season. Lyon starter Craig Page (1-1) picked up the win in game one, but it was Nick Salahub (1-0), who starred in game two with a five-inning shutout. Salahub allowed just two hits, walked one and struck out five in five complete for his first win of the season. Along with D'Amico and Segler's three-hit outbursts in both ends of the doubleheader, three other players had multi-hit games for the Scots. Gary Richards and Michael Armenteros each had two hit in the first game, while teammate Jay Husband earned two hits in the second.
	Arkansas State Head Coach John Brady Releases Statement Regarding McKinney Situation JONESBORO, Ark. (01/23/09) — Following Arkansas State men's basketball game at Middle Tennessee Jan. 22 Red Wolves head coach John Brady has released the following statement: "Eric McKinney will be suspended indefinitely for unacceptable conduct as a member of the ASU basketball team. His discipline will be handled within the team and a plan will be in place for him to get back in good standing based on certain criteria set for him to meet. How quickly that happens will be up to him. Eric realizes he has made some poor choices and the discipline we have in place for him will hopefully teach him a lesson and make him a better person as well." Junior forward Eric McKinney responded saying "I am sorry for my actions and take responsibility for them. I apologize to my teammates, coaches and ASU fans. I look forward to meeting the discipline requirements placed on me and will work hard to get back in good standing with the team." Coach Brady nor the ASU men's basketball team will have any further comment on this situation.
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