Friday's Scores Sep 6, 2008
Springdale Har-Ber 45, Greenwood 15. Star City 28, DeWitt 0. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Mark Your Calendars: 10 games to look for Aug 30, 2008
Greenwood at Shiloh Christian. The last three years, the final scores of this matchup have been 45-42, 49-48 and 52-35. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Backup Quarterback Named Aug 29, 2008
Its uncertain if Wilson, a Greenwood High graduate, will play or redshirt his freshman season. Nathan would go in first and then you always have a decision to make of where we feel like Tyler is whether you try to hold onto that redshirt, whether you say lets play him, get him experience, Petrino said following Thursdays shortened practice. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Freshmen Thrown Into Mix On Depth Chart Aug 26, 2008
But there is an or beside the name of freshman Tyler Wilson, meaning the Greenwood graduate could get the nod as the No. 2 passer. For the most part, there werent too many surprises on Petrinos first fall depth chart. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
SEC and ESPN sign 15-year TV pact Aug 26, 2008
Starting with the 2009-10 season, fans will be able to see the many teams and stars of the Southeastern Conference, such as Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, on ESPN. Getty Images Photo by Sam Greenwood. Story Tools. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wilson Fighting for Backup Job Aug 22, 2008
The problem is, McGee said Arkansas would like the former Greenwood star to reach that level a little sooner than later ... Wilson, who led Greenwood to two of its three consecutive state championships, is part of a two-player race for the second-team job with Nathan Dick ... He ran a spread attack at Greenwood that didnt require him to line up under center. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
School bus routes Aug 20, 2008
DD11: Time: 8:15, 406 No Billerica Road, Heidenrich Dr. and Rogers St., Harold Pl and Rogers St., 650 Rogers St., Rogers St. and Wedgewood Road, Bopete Lane and Whipple Road, Doherty Way and Whipple Road, Sesame St. and Whipple Road, Oloughlin Dr. and Whipple Road, Geddes Dr. and N Billerica Road, 220 No Billerica Road, Kernwood Ave., Elm Ave. and Lowell St., Greenwood Ave. and Lowell St., Highland Ave. and Lowell St., James Ave. and Lowell St., Lowell St. and Melrose Ave., 19 Park Ave.,... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Wilson Improving Aug 15, 2008
It came a day after the former Greenwood star impressed coaches during the Razorbacks scrimmage. did some nice things (Wednesday), offensive coordinator Paul Petrino said Thursday morning. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Clark column: Hogs offense has question marks Jul 30, 2008
Highly recruited Greenwood quarterback Tyler Wilson could push Dick and his younger brother Nathan for reps in practice and it will be interesting to see how Wilson progresses this fall. Another key area in Petrino s offense is wide receivers. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
ArkansasVarsity: Contenders and Sleepers Jul 22, 2008
Class 5A Greenwood Bulldogs ... We feel that the Greenwood Bulldogs will once again rule the roost this season ... On offense, Greenwood will have to replace QB and Arkansas Razorback freshman , but have a stable of quarter backs who have shown good stride towards replacing Wilson in the off season. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
District judge position to be full-time (14) Jul 6, 2008
Ed Wilkinson of Greenwood; and Rep. Robert Jeffrey of Camden. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Arkansas School District Discovers the Benefits of AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition Jul 3, 2008
Greenwood School District quarantines 80 viruses in three weeks, Thanks to Walling Data and AVG Technologies ... Claremont, NC (PRWEB) July 3, 2008 -- Keith Albertson has been the Network Administrator at Greenwood School District in Greenwood, Arkansas for the past two years ... Recently, Albertson and Greenwood School District renewed their AVG licenses for another year and found some interesting surprises along the way. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Barlow's Back Jun 18, 2008
" Kelly said that Barlow, who had 15 catches for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 57-50 loss to eventual state champion Greenwood in the Class 5A quarterfinals, has been getting a lot more attention lately. I get a lot of calls and right now they are not allowed to call him so they are calling me, Kelly said. We then figure out a way to get them in contact with each other. The more that his video gets out and the more that people meet him in person, its just getting him more... (HawgsIllustrated.com)
National Outlook Jun 6, 2008
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers Notre Dame athletics. (IrishEyes.com)
Complete Results Jun 1, 2008
9 5 19 Jeremy Greenwood JR Arkansas-LR 21. 19 1. (Msuspartans.com)
Top QB prospect May 24, 2008
Luallen, a four-star recruit from Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Ind. passed for 756 yards and rushed for 475 yards last season to lead his team to a 9-2 record. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama scares old folks May 20, 2008
Its certainly not about oil, gee that wouldn t go well when I m listening to Lee Greenwood. The true acid test: if you have an 18 year old boy, would you send him to Iraq. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Herget, Meinzer claim Loose Caboose 5K titles May 18, 2008
Publication Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008. Ted Herget of Jonesboro wins the Loose Caboose 5K Run Saturday morning in downtown Paragould, reaching the finish line just a few yards ahead of runner-up Kevin Wheeler of Campbell, Mo. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Papers in Searcy, Russellville, Little Rock win top honors May 18, 2008
2, Mary Crider, Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith, Greenwood Flooding. 3, Mark Gregory, Melinda Gassaway, James Jennings, Krissi Files, The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Remembering Dick Kelley. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
State programs in U.S. add safety net for the poorest May 12, 2008
Talia Greenwood, 33, a day care worker in Little Rock, Arkansas, who has four children, receives $204 a month from the state ... Talia Greenwood, a day care worker with four children, spends the money on gas, diapers and baby formula. (International Herald Tribune)
Bulldogs halt defending state champs (11) May 11, 2008
Greene County Techs Dustin Griggs, left, slides into second base in front of Greenwoods Hunter Staton during the Golden Eagles 5A state baseball tournament game Friday afternoon in Wynne ... GCT loses heartbreaker to Greenwood in opening round ... Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:15 PM CDT WYNNE The Greene County Tech Golden Eagles could never get the hit they needed Friday as the defending 5A champs fell 1-0 to Greenwood in the opening round of the 5A state baseball tournament. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Eagles to challenge Wilson, Bulldogs May 10, 2008
Tech faces Greenwood at 2:30 this afternoon ... In a matchup of 5A baseball heavyweights, Tech opens play in Wynne on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the 5A state baseball tournament against Greenwood, the No. 3 seed from the West and the 2006 state baseball champions ... Opposing Garnett will be one of the top pitchers in the state in Greenwood senior ace Tyler Wilson. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
State of the Hogs: Toughness Apr 12, 2008
Ask coaches like Rick Jones, highly successful on the high school level at Greenwood. "When I go to the coffee shop on Saturday morning after we've played the night before, and we've thrown for 300 yards and lost the game, our fans are not happy, but they at least tell me they enjoyed watching that type of game and know we were trying to score from start to finish," Jones said. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Meat Packing Plant Explodes In Arkansas Mar 24, 2008
State emergency officials said there was no need to open a shelter: the nursing home residents went to a nursing home in Greenwood and hospital patients went to another hospital in Waldron. Others who fled went to visit friends or relatives. (CBS News)
Black, Byrd pool basketball skills for All-Star test Mar 21, 2008
Playing for the Mississippi team are Kenneth Barlow (6-4, 192) of Scott Central, Terry Church (6-1, 180) of Jackson Lanier, Brandon Fortenberry (6-2, 175) of Picayune, Justin Gillard (6-2, 165) of Oxford, Antonio Grace (5-8, 150) of Newton, Scottie Haralson (6-5, 215) of Provine, Rashanti Harris (6-10, 245) and Dale Hughes (6-2, 185) of New Hope, Falando Jones (6-4, 208) of Greenwood, Romero Osby (6-8, 230) of Northeast Lauderdale, Chris Wallace (6-3, 195) of Jackson Wingfield and Latavious... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Out of Left Field: Franklin-Simpson does region proud; Ex-LCHS coach takes Lady Cats Mar 19, 2008
Greenwood will be playing Paducah Tilghman in the first round on Tuesday in Lexington's Rupp Arena. Gators coach Blane Embry will be one of only a handful of coaches to take both a girls' and boys' team to the state tournament. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
The Tuesday Inside Scoop Mar 15, 2008
"The idea of using one shoe to train for multiple sports took off in the 1980s with bulky cross-training shoes that ultimately fell out of fashion and have sold at low levels since.But recently Nike and Under Armour have battled for an edge in the emerging market of specializing young athletes.Their new products are lighter and stronger, designed for a range of intense training activities, such as sprinting or ground drills, for a specific sport.Under Armour has been nipping at Nike's heels with... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
More of this story Mar 15, 2008
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. and Museum. Free Men of the Sea (pirates). (Newport Daily News, RI)
Greg Conaway Feb 28, 2008
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his children, Rebecca Stallings and husband Mike of Paragould, Allison Hitt and husband Ron of Greenwood, Ark. Jeff Conaway and wife Melissa of Paragould; father, Curtis Conaway Sr. of Poplar Bluff; brothers, Curtis Conaway, Jr. and wife Yolanda of Faber, Mo. (The Piggott Times, AR)
Greenwood has lodged a complaint Feb 26, 2008
Greenwood High School is filing an appeal to a decision that was made on February 6 concerning the use of an illegible player. Arkansas Activities Association executive director Lance Taylor, who had found that Greenwood had violated the player residence rule, issued a forfeit in two 5A-West wins against Greenbrier and Little Rock Christian where the player was used ... Those two forfeits kept Greenwood from making the playoffs and that is the reason the school has filed the appeal. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Letters to the Editor - 2/23/2008 Feb 24, 2008
They were cheating on Carter's SALT II, confirming arms control was fatally flawed" if the otherside was not acting in good faith. The left was so afraid we might just make them mad at us, and so they would bend over, grab the ankles, and fear monger about how Reagan would destroy us all. I guess it never bothered them that the Communist system was the one that had actually killed millions. It never happened, and Reagan was right. That one act of Reagan actually lead to the first arms... (North County Times)
It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like '08 Feb 23, 2008
I remember the electric feeling in the hall, at the first Republican National Convention I attended, in 1984, when Lee Greenwood belted out his country hit, "I'm proud to be an American." I don't believe that I've heard it at any Democratic National Convention, and I'm pretty sure that some nontrivial number of the delegates would find it off-putting, even obnoxious. Barack Obama has explained that his wife was just saying that she was proud for the first time of her country's politics. (Townhall.com)
Railroad project supporters will work to establish authority group Feb 21, 2008
Establishment of a regional rail authority will be the next step supporters will take in their attempts to restore the Columbus and Greenville Railway corridor between West Point and Greenwood ... Cped operating the line's contiguous east-west operations seven years ago because of bridge failure and deteriorating track conditions, and the 93 miles between West Point and Greenwood remain out of service. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Are blues festivals so prevalent that they're not profitable? Feb 10, 2008
Counting events like the Leland Crawfish Festival and River to the Rails in Greenwood, which also include some blues, there will be 54 blues-related festivals this year, all within a relatively short drive of Greenville. The concept of the Delta blues festival has traveled far since its days on the back of a flat-bed trailer. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Controversial State Fair mandatory Premise ID challenged by legislator Feb 9, 2008
Peppler says at the conclusion of last year's Colorado State Fair run, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union office in Greenwood Village, was inundated with phone calls regarding the policy. "We have some really strong feelings within our organization of where we need to be on this issue," says Peppler, about the members of his organization opposing the requirement. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Hogs didn't salvage class, they recruited one Feb 8, 2008
Arkansas native sons signing Wednesday with the Razorbacks include four from Camden's Fairview High, running back De'Anthony Curtis, defensive lineman Lavunce Askew, quarterback Jim Youngblood and defensive lineman Brian Christopher; four from Warren, wide receivers Greg Childs, Jarius Wright and Chris Gragg and athlete Basmine Jones; one from Texarkana, Arkansas High running back Dennis Johnson; three from the River Valley, offensive lineman Austin Eoff, Fort Smith Northside; quarterback Tyler... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
FOOTBALL: UAs Quarterback Position Gets Crow Feb 8, 2008
Arkansas quarterback position got even more crowded Wednesday when coach Bobby Petrino picked up a pair of local passers in Greenwoods Tyler Wilson and Camdens Jim Youngblood ... ESPN recruiting analyst Tom Luginbill believes Wilson who passed for 3,939 yards and 42 touchdowns last season while leading Greenwood High to its third consecutive state championship fits what Petrino is looking for in a quarterback ... Tyler Wilson 6-3/186 Led Greenwood High to a 5A state title. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
FOOTBALL: Mallets Impact Felt on Signing Cla Feb 7, 2008
Camden Fairview Highs Jim Youngblood and Greenwood Highs Tyler Wilson signed national letters of intent Wednesday, shrugging off the fact Mallett had already enrolled in school. The Razorbacks kept both prospects abreast of Malletts arrival during the recruiting process, explaining that they wouldnt simply hand him the position. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
FOOTBALL: Greenwood QB Signs With Arkansas Feb 7, 2008
GREENWOOD Greenwood quarterback Tyler Wilson strongly considered Louisiana State and Alabama before giving a verbal commitment to the University of Tulsa in September ... Wilson started for two seasons at quarterback for Greenwood, guiding the Bulldogs to Class 5A state championships both seasons ... He has what it takes to make it at the next level, Greenwood coach Rick Jones said. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
FOOTBALL: More Recruits Flip To Arkansas Than Feb 7, 2008
Eight players, including receiver Joe Adams of Central Arkansas Christian (USC) and quarterback Tyler Wilson of Greenwood High (Tulsa) and Tramaine Thomas (Arizona), signed with Arkansas after committing elsewhere. The increasing practice of going back on oral commitments frustrates Tim Horton, Arkansas recruiting coordinator. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Arkansas Grid Class Bios Feb 7, 2008
(Fairview HS) Tyler Wilson, QB, FR, 6-3, 186, Greenwood, Ark. (Greenwood) Jim Youngblood, QB, 6-2, 217, Camden, Ark ... QB FR 6-3 186 Greenwood, Ark. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Signings for Arkansas Feb 7, 2008
Tyler Wilson, qb, 6-3, 186, Greenwood (Ark. HS. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
FOOTBALL: Petrino Scrambles To Secure First R Feb 6, 2008
Arkansas Razorbacks Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com is a website which covers the University of Arkansas Razorback sports teams, along with recruiting information on the Hogs. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Schools, Vikings and hot tamales (2/3) Feb 5, 2008
The Greenwood manufacturer that now employs 1,500 people came into being in 1987 after Fred Carl, a fourth generation home builder, couldn't find a suitable stove for his wife and a client ... Carl, through his company, has almost single-handedly revived downtown Greenwood with the development of the super-luxurious Alluvian Hotel, the Viking Cooking School and buildings on Greenwood's Cotton Row that now house the company's corporate headquarters. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Swinging For Mr. Cooper Jan 30, 2008
In addition to quarterback/pitchers of Greenwood and of Greenwood, he might get a center fielder out of the haul as well. After taking an official visit to Fayetteville last weekend, Shreveport Calvary Baptist wideout/outfielder (6-2, 175, 4. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Wilson Wins Landers Jan 25, 2008
Date: Jan 25, 2008 Greenwood quarterback and University of Arkansas commit Tyler Wilson (6-3, 185, 4. 6) starts his weekend off by winning the Landers Award on Thursday night and now heads to Fayetteville for his official visit. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Tinder, Minor married Jan 20, 2008
Amanda Jasmin Tinder of Greenwood and Richard Dwain Minor of Harrison were married in a double-ring ceremony Saturday, Dec. 22 (2007) at Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Harrison; Pastor Jack McCarty officiated ... The bride, given in marriage by her mother, Teal Beatty of Greenwood, wore a strapless gown, beaded on the skirt and train. (Newton County Times, AR)
Armstrong nominated to Air Force Academy Jan 18, 2008
Kyle Heimbrock is the son of Kurt and Karen of Greenwood Village. Heimbrock has been nominated by Allard for admission to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Wilson hosts McGee Jan 17, 2008
quarterback Tyler Wilson got to meet his new University of Arkansas position coach on Sunday in Garrick McGee, and the visit went extremely well. Come inside to find out what Wilson had to say about McGee and the visit, the situation with Michigan transfer Ryan Mallett and a whole lot more. (Arkansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Charles R. Fortson, Sr. Jan 16, 2008
The family requests anyone wishing to leave a lasting memorial consider the Charles Fortson, Sr. Farmers Bank Account No. 265357, P.O. Box 610, Greenwood, AR 72936. . (The Town Crier, AR)
Scouts: ESPN 150 Jan 15, 2008
New to the ESPN 150 and jumping both Crissman and Jones in quarterback rank is Arkansas commit (Greenwood, Ark. . (ESPN -- College Football News)
Wilson named to Super Team after another state title Jan 13, 2008
He was intercepted three times in Greenwood's 44-7 loss to Little Rock Christian ... Wilson has been named to The Associated Press Super Team after leading Greenwood to its third state title in a row ... Wilson threw for 3,939 yards and 43 touchdowns in 2007, his second year as Greenwood's No. 1 quarterback. (KSLA.com, LA)
Law enforcement reminds people not to drink and drive Jan 1, 2008
Saturation Patrols: _Aspen P.D. _Avon P.D. _Canon City P.D. _Chaffee County S.O. _Eagle County S.O. _Elbert County S.O. _Elizabeth P.D. _Fort Collins P.D. _Fowler P.D. _Fraser/Winter Park P.D. _Greeley P.D. _Greenwood Village P.D. _Lone Tree P.D. _Montrose P.D. _Monument P.D. _Northglenn P.D. _Parker P.D. _Steamboat Springs P.D. Sobriety Checkpoint: _Custer County S.O.. In 2006, 42,642 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. Out of that number 13,470 people were killed in traffic... (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
'85 Bears would be tough for Patriots Dec 29, 2007
I dont think so No team in any era could have defeated bradshaw, swann, stallworth, mean joe green, lc greenwood, jack lambert, jack ham, rocky blair, and franco harris( and company)in a Super Bowl. No way you can exclude them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ESPN tells one side of story behind Hogs’ Petrino Dec 27, 2007
Meanwhile, Petrino has gained ground on Southern Cal commit Joe Adams of Central Arkansas Christian and has a verbal commitment from quarterback Tyler Wilson of Greenwood, who was headed for Tulsa. Last week, West Virginia Coach Rich Rodriguez left his alma mater for Michigan. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Petrino gets first commitment Dec 17, 2007
New Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino picked up his first commitment for the 2008 recruiting class late Sunday afternoon following a positive meeting with Greenwood (Ark. gunslinger Tyler Wilson, who was previously pledged to Tulsa. (Arkansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wilson Flips to Arkansas Dec 17, 2007
Date: Dec 16, 2007 New University of Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino lands a big one as Greenwood quarterback Tyler Wilson (6-3, 185) decides to commit to the Razorbacks. to read the rest of this story. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Polling for the AP Dec 15, 2007
Greenwood, which lost badly to LR Christian in week eight, beat them 26-7 in the finals to win the 5A state championship. Texarkana slaughtered Lake Hamilton in the finals to win the class 6A state championship. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Davis returns to Brook Academy Dec 14, 2007
Davis coached Greenwood Pillow Academy to the AAAA state title in 1997, also serving as the school's athletic director ... His wife, Darla, is a Greenwood native. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Will Petrino go after Tyler Wilson? Dec 14, 2007
Date: Dec 13, 2007 Will Arkansas now get in on Greenwood quarterback and Tulsa commit Tyler Wilson now that Bobby Petrino has been hired. Wilson, who is taking visits from Tulsa and Nebraska on Thursday, is interested in chatting with the new Razorback coach. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Ex-Bandera QB Brett Hicks completes college career Dec 12, 2007
His performance garnered him All-District and All-State honors and culminated in a double overtime victory over Midland Greenwood by a score of 27-24 in the state championship game. Upon graduation from high school, he accepted a football scholarship to Sam Houston State University. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Ms. T's Trees was 'place to be' Dec 12, 2007
"There are only about 75 growers in the three states today." In addition to area residents selecting their tree onsite, the company wholesaled many trees to Memphis, Greenville, Greenwood, cities in Arkansas and other area locations. The little house has been in Mr. Luster's family since before the Civil War. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Top 50 Scouting Report: #36 OF Daniel Stegall Dec 10, 2007
By Inside Pitch MagazineDate: Dec 9, 2007 The New York Mets drafted the young outfielder in the 7th round of the 2006 MLB Draft out of Greenwood High School in Arkansas. He is still experiencing bumps in the road as he works to fill the potential many believe he has within him. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
Greenwood hoping to avenge rout Nov 30, 2007
Greenwood is headed back to Little Rock, with another chance to prevent a changing of the guard ... Greenwood (11-2) has bounced back since then, and after winning at Pulaski Academy and Camden Fairview, the Bulldogs will play Little Rock Christian for the Class 5A championship Saturday at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium ... Dyer rushed for 192 yards against Greenwood the first time around. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
more » Nov 30, 2007
Searcy was nominated along with Parker s Chapel, Valley View, Valley Springs, Bentonville, Greenwood, Norfork, Viola, Lakeside and Mountain View school districts. The overall winner will be revealed in a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, to be broadcast live from the University of Central Arkansas campus. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
