Longview News-Journal · Alma, AR
DALLAS — Stephen Austin Gatlin was born April 29, 1958 in Stuart, Florida. He passed away on September 3, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. In his youth, Stephen moved with his family to numerous towns including Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alma, Arkansas, and Longview, Texas, where he graduated Longview High School in 1976 as the beloved “King of the Red Dirt Lot.” He left Longview for Austin and the University of Texas where he made a great many friends who still remember his irrepressible wit and charm to this day. After college, he opened a bike shop in Tyler, Texas with his brother Duke, a brief, adventuresome beginning to a long career in business.
Van Buren County Democrat · Van Buren, AR
Nearby: Van Buren, ARThe Van Buren County Library will be closed Nov. 11 in accordance with Veteran’s Day and Nov. 26-28 for Thanksgiving. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
Phelps County Focus · Fort Smith, AR
Nearby: Fort Smith, ARSince learning about world records at a childhood Book Fair, Meredith Smith wanted to set a world record. She got the chance when she decided to earn the “most T-shirts worn during a half marathon (female)”. Meredith achieved her goal on March 30, 2025, at the Fort Smith Half Marathon in Fort Smith, AR, wearing 55 t-shirts, symbolizing the 80 pounds of weight she’d lost since taking up running in 2013. On Nov. 20, 2026, Meredith will be in Rolla to speak to HEROES Marathon Event participants the evening before they race. Meredith’s running journey began as way to lose weight. “As a kid, I hated running,” states Meredith. “But as an adult, I love the support and encouragement of the running community.” Besides losing 80 pounds, Meredith has completed over 80 races since 2013. Meredith is a legal assistant and she and her husband, Coleman, became the parents of a son in June. Meredith says, “having run marathons before my pregnancy helped, especially mentally.
Stilwell Democrat Journal · Stilwell, OK
Nearby: Stilwell, OKGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... TULSA — Oklahoma gets its answer about Backwoods Music Festival Nov. 22, when Backwoods & Friends brings the camping and festival vibes inside historic Cain’s Ballroom for one evening.The show features a VIP pre-party with major 2027 announcements, live performances by Red Dirt Rangers and Branjae, an after-party with DJ Mohawk, plus some surprise guests to grace the stage throughout the night. There will also be cameos for photos or meet-and-greets drawn from the festival’s “Original Gigsters” known as Backwoods OGs. “Buckaroo Bart” Taylor hosts the night, which previews the festival’s updated look and showcases local artists, with proceeds benefitting the Red Dirt Relief Fund.Since 2012, Red Dirt Relief Fund has delivered more than $1 million in aid to more than 850 Oklahoma music professionals across 100 communities.
The Daily Texan · Fayetteville, AR
Nearby: Fayetteville, ARTexas soccer’s regular-season game against Arkansas over two months ago in Fayetteville, Arkansas, was a low-point breakdown. Allowing three goals and scoring one, the Longhorns’ play was unpredictable going into conference play. In its first game since its historic win against undefeated Vanderbilt, the Longhorns looked reinvigorated going into the final stretch of the tournament. Arkansas, which eliminated Kentucky from the conference tournament in its last game, played physically all season, as did Texas. Both attempted to move the ball downfield early, but defensive contests stopped their progress before they could create an attack. Advertisement In the 26th minute, however, Texas leaned into what has been its go-to strategy so far in the tournament. Texas freshman midfielder Caroline Swann found sophomore forward Ava McDonald downfield and sent a through pass.
uatrav.com · Fayetteville, AR
Nearby: Fayetteville, AREthan Doan // Former Staff Photographer The City of Fayetteville announced Thursday authorities will be shutting down portions of Dickson Street following Saturday’s home football game against South Carolina.The closures come less than two weeks after a shooting on West Avenue, between Watson and Dickson streets, injured six people early Nov. 1, hours after the Razorbacks' homecoming game. That stretch of West Avenue is part of Saturday's closure. Fayetteville police have called the shooting a random act of violence, and the case remains open. Mayor Molly Rawn announced the plan on social media earlier this week, and the city released details and a map in a news release Thursday. Rawn said the city will evaluate the closures afterward. "I want everyone to have fun, and that only happens if everyone is safe," Rawn said in the post. The Razorbacks and Gamecocks kick off at 6:45p.m. Beginning at 10 p.m., West Avenue will be closed between Watson and Dickson streets.