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Chase is an Arkansas State graduate with an extensive history sportswriting and self-loathing. He is a Red Wolves fan, after all.

• Black History is Bigger than a Month: A-State Museum Hosts Traveling Exhibit

  By Chase Gage on February 19, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  JONESBORO — The Arkansas State University Museum is hosting a black history exhibit, “For All the World to See” until March 15. Tuesday night, the museum held a meeting for the local NAACP chapter to accompany the exhibit. The National… Read More ›

• Basketball legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash aged 41

  By Chase Gage on January 29, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bean Bryant died Sunday, Jan. 26 outside of Los Angeles in a tragic helicopter crash. The wreck killed eight other passengers — including Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant — leaving several families and nearly the… Read More ›

• Omar Bayless’ Case for the Biletnikoff Award; End the Disrespect

  By Chase Gage on December 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Arkansas State wide receiver Omar Bayless is the best in the nation. Full stop. Though the end-of-season awards rarely show any love to Group of 5 players, Bayless is more than deserving of serious national recognition. Earlier in the season,… Read More ›

• Brookland Bearcats Eyeing First Playoff Appearance

  By Chase Gage on November 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The Brookland Bearcats fielded a varsity football team for the first time in school history in 2012. Seven years later, they’re still searching for their first playoff berth. Now, the promised land is in sight for the Bearcats for the… Read More ›

• Medical Marijuana Forces Law Enforcement Changes in Arkansas

  By Chase Gage on June 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  JONESBORO — The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment passed during the 2016 election cycle. With implementation looming large, law enforcement agencies are shuffling to prepare for the changes they will soon experience.

• Nature Center Promotes Outdoor Education

  By Chase Gage on May 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  JONESBORO — Summer is coming and children across the nation need activities to fill their time other than cellphones and tablets. The Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center offers several educational programs for children and adults alike over the break.

• Starting Job Not in Jeopardy for Cam Newton

  By Chase Gage on May 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  CHARLOTTE – Cam Newton will start for the Carolina Panthers in 2019. His job has been called into question recently, as some believe there will be a quarterback competition in Charlotte this summer. That is simply not the case. The only competition for the former NFL MVP is against himself and his health, not an unproven rookie.

• The Case for Ronheen Bingham

  By Chase Gage on April 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Every year, several great prospects go undrafted, all to the delight of teams that find these hidden gems. One gem, in particular, may shine brighter than the rest: Ronheen Bingham.

• Second Spring Scrimmage Recap

  By Chase Gage on April 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  JONESBORO — The Arkansas State Red Wolves held their second scrimmage of the spring Friday afternoon in front of a crowd of over 100 fans, including one very important spectator. Head coach Blake Anderson’s wife, Wendy Anderson, was in attendance for the contest.

• ‘Race for the Cure’ More than just a 5K

  By Chase Gage on April 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  JONESBORO — The third annual Northeast Arkansas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Arkansas State University will take place April 27. For breast cancer survivors, the race hits close to home.