Wildcats dump Paris 43-13

SEARCY — Harding Academy recovered five Paris fumbles and turned in plenty of big plays Friday night in a 43-13 victory in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs at Alumni Field. Harding Academy improved to 11-0 and will host Harrisburg next Friday.
The Wildcats scored on plays of 63, 33, 25, 40, 69, [...]

‘Cats finally have an opponent.

After a one week delay in the Arkansas 3A playoffs and a scheduled bye week, the Harding Academy Wildcats will finally get back on the field. The ‘Cats will be hosting Paris in the second round of the 3A state championship bracket. Game time is 7:30, Friday the 27th at Harding University’s First Security Stadium [...]

Matt Calhoun signs on with Harding baseball.

Harding Academy’s Matt Calhoun yesterday signed a national letter-of-intent to play baseball at Harding University. Matt is the son of Cary and Nan Calhoun and the grandson of Harold and Ann Norwood, all of Searcy.

Harding Athletics Adds Several during Early Signing Period

Harding University Athletics – Harding Athletics Adds Several during Early Signing Period.
SEARCY – The NCAA’s early signing period began Nov. 11 and continues through Nov. 18. Harding has signed players in four different sports through Nov. 17. Below is a list of the signees that will be updated as more student-athletes select Harding as their [...]

Small dog found on Pioneer Rd 11/16

Chihuahua Pom mix? About 4 lbs. A real lap dog. Sweet temperament. Found on Pioneer Rd near Booth Rd. May have wandered from Pioneer Acres. No collar. Clean and dry. Must have been out only for a short time on Monday morning. Not familiar to Drs. Liles or Dunn clinics.
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Neighbors: Harold A. Valentine

Harold Valentine

Photo by Heber Taylor

Birth date and place: Sept. 19, 1939, Jackson, Miss.
Where do you live: Searcy
Occupation: Retired educator
Family: Wife, Dolores; three sons, Stan, Scott, Michael and their wives; six grandchildren
The one thing I think Arkansans should be more passionate about is: Educating and training our young to become productive citizens
A few of my all-time [...]

Lady Bisons’ season ends with tournament loss to UWA.

SEARCY – The Harding volleyball team fell to West Alabama 3-0 Saturday in the semifinals of the Gulf South Conference Tournament in Searcy, Ark. Harding ends their season with a 28-7 overall record.
West Alabama jumped out to take a 7-3 lead in the first set but the Lady Bisons took lead on a 5-0 run. [...]

Lions fall in 6A playoff game.

PINE BLUFF — Quarterback C.J. Branch threw four touchdown passes and ran for another to lead the Watson Chapel Wildcats to a 42-7 playoff victory over Searcy on Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.  Branch threw touchdowns of 45, 49, 9 and 29 yards and had a 35-yard touchdown run. He was intercepted twice.

“He’s a [...]

Lady Bisons move on in GSC tourney.

SEARCY – With the season on the line, senior Manuela Nesheva hit a rocket to the far right corner to give the Harding volleyball team a 3-2 victory over Valdosta State in the opening round of the Gulf South Conference Tournament on Friday.  Harding improved to 28-6 on the season and will face West Alabama [...]

Searcy Lions at Watson Chapel – 7:30 Friday the 13th

Arkansas 6A Football Playoffs
Searcy Lions vs Watson Chapel
Map to Watson Chapel
GO LIONS!