Rick Kennedy Helena World Mayor Joseph Whitfield unveiled an estimated $8.8 million budget to the City Council during Tuesday night's regular meeting. Specifics regarding the new budget were not publicly disclosed as Whitfield distributed copies of the budget to the council members. In making a general statement, Whitfield said "We will be looking to aggressively make payments, while improving city functions." Whitfield then highlighted some budget frameworks that had already

By Otis Kirk FAYETTEVILLE -- Last basketball season. ORU's Kelsi Musick's team defeated Arkansas and eventually replaced Mike Neighbors at as the head coach of the Razorbacks. It appears that Hunter Yurachek took a similar approach to the football coach hiring going with Memphis' Ryan Silverfield who helped lead his team to a 32-31 victory over the Razorbacks on Sept. 20. Silverfield will replace Sam Pittman who was fired eight days after losing to Memphis and the day after g

Martin Rawls Contributing Writer The Barton Bears took center stage Wednesday, November 26, during the annual Rumble on the Ridge Community Night, an evening packed with excitement and competition. The Bears shared in the festivities alongside alumni, local fans, and athletes from across the region in what has become one of the most anticipated pre-tournament traditions. The night began at the Forrest City Civic Center, where the Bears enjoyed a team meal and fellowship. Play