Bobcats edge EPC in overtime thriller
The Junior Boys Bobcat basketball team battled through adversity and emerged victorious in a hard-fought 48-45 overtime win against EPC on Tuesday night.
February 2025
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Bobcats edge CRA 58-56 behind Cox’s big night
Jakob Cox poured in 25 points as the Senior Bobcats held off CRA for a 58-56 victory on Feb. 12. Cox led all scorers, with Seth Green adding 19 points in the win. Reid McMasters chipped in seven, while Haydon Cox and Peyton Cartwright contributed three and two points, respectively.
Signs of sports burnout in young athletes
Many adults credit their time as young athletes with instilling a host of valuable lessons they’ve carried with them throughout their lives. Some point to notable losses during their playing careers as the time they learned to deal with adversity, while others may point to victories as teaching them that hard work pays off.
Fun facts about basketball
Basketball is an exciting sport with a global footprint. Proof of the global popularity of basketball is evident on both the collegiate and professional hardwoods. In fact, the National Basketball Association noted prior to the opening night of the 2024-25 season that league rosters featured 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents.
How to maximize the tax benefits of donating to charity
People generally make charitable donations out of a selfless desire to help those in need. Indeed, Investopedia notes that charitable organizations survive primarily on donations. Without the financial contributions of donors, many charitable organizations and nonprofits would be incapable of meeting their missions.
Top scams to watch out for this tax season
(StatePoint) The days of filing paper tax returns are gone, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their sensitive information online, thieves are finding new ways to scam victims. In 2023 alone, the IRS reported $5.5 billion lost to tax fraud schemes. And the increased prevalence of artificial intelligence means tax scams this year will likely be more sophisticated than ever.
WBU adding Agriculture Business degree
Williams Baptist University is expanding its academic offerings to include a degree in agriculture. The university says its new degree, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business, will be available starting this fall.
From Scratch
There are two types of people in this world: those who enjoy a peaceful, uneventful lunch break and those who, despite all intentions, end up sprinting through ditches chasing sheep. My work buddy, JA, and I fall into the latter category. We don’t look for chaos—it finds us. It finds us in minivans (RIP Wild Cherry), in cemeteries, in mysteriously scented neighborhoods, and in the occasional misplaced trash can attached to a wheelchair. The latest? Sheep. And, as usual, I got the raw end of the deal—literally, in the form of soaking wet shoes, a concerned sheep, and the realization that I’m not nearly as fast as I thought.
A War on Rural Healthcare
Medicaid has been a lifeline for rural Arkansas, keeping hospitals open and ensuring low-income families get the care they need. But Governor Sarah Sanders and now President Donald Trump threaten to completely dismantle that safety net, leaving entire communities without healthcare access.