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Ryne Stanek pitched a complete game in Arkansas' win over South Carolina on Saturday.

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Ryne Stanek pitched a complete game in Arkansas' win over South Carolina on Saturday.

Player of the Year Taylor Strickland, Rogers High

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Player of the Year Taylor Strickland, Rogers High

Newcomer of the Year Emilie Jobst, Rogers Heritage

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Newcomer of the Year Emilie Jobst, Rogers Heritage

Coach of the Year Tom Halbmaier, Bentonville

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Coach of the Year Tom Halbmaier, Bentonville

Player of the Year Payton Henson, Siloam Springs

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Player of the Year Payton Henson, Siloam Springs

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STAFF PHOTO SAMANTHA BAKER Angela Rodriguez, left, adds glue to her miniature art car as daughter Clarissa Rodriguez, 9, puts foam stickers on the inside of her car Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Springdale Library during a special event for families workshop. Ralph Wilson, also known as "Mr. Shrine," a local artist from Eureka Springs, led the workshop which allowed children to decorate paper cars with embellishments and everyday items. Art cars are modified vehicles that can be a statement, personal expression or idea by an artist.

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James McDonald of Rogers, left, salutes the flag as he hands it to retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Ford, center, and members of the Rogers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3031 Color Guard Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Springdale Airport. The recently installed flag pole was dedicated to McDonald and preceded a medals award ceremony. McDonald was presented with replacement medals for his Purple Heart, American Campaign medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, World War II victory medal, combat action ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation ribbon and a variety of other military insignias by retired Air Force Lt. Col Steve Gray, state military and veteran advisor for Sen. John Bozeman. McDonald was a U.S. Marine during World War II and was shot while breaching the shore of Guam in 1944.

James Moran of Carl Junction, Mo., sits by the fire and cleans his gun in the Confederate camp on Saturday, March 23, 2013, during the Civil War Battle of Pea Ridge Reenactment in Jacket, Mo., just north of Pea Ridge.

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Stephan Palmer lays out several knives Friday March 22 2013 he has made over the years.

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Stephan Palmer lays out several knives Friday March 22 2013 he has made over the years.

Tereke Eckwood of Springdale High, the NWA Media All-Big 7 Boys Basketball Newcomer of the Year, averaged 9.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game for the Bulldogs.

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Tereke Eckwood of Springdale High, the NWA Media All-Big 7 Boys Basketball Newcomer of the Year, averaged 9.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game for the Bulldogs.

Jason McMahan of Bentonville, the NWA Media All-Big 7 Boys Coach of the Year, guided his team to a 21-9 record.

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Jason McMahan of Bentonville, the NWA Media All-Big 7 Boys Coach of the Year, guided his team to a 21-9 record.

The Caribbean fare at Havana Tropical Grill brings in qualities of Cuban, Spanish, Mexican and African cultures. Some dishes, such as fajitas, are familiar while others, like the croquetas, are more eccentric.

The menu of Meiji Japanese Cuisine emphasizes fresh sushi, sashimi and sake. House specialties also include soft-shell crab tacos and pan- fried pork tenderloin called Tonkatsu.

Arkansas freshman guard Anthlon Bell (5) looks to pass out of a trap as Kentucky guard Julius Mays during the second half of play Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

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Arkansas freshman guard Anthlon Bell (5) looks to pass out of a trap as Kentucky guard Julius Mays during the second half of play Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

Arkansas sophomore Jhasmin Bowen is fouled by Tulane sophomore Danielle Blagg during the first half on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

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Arkansas sophomore Jhasmin Bowen is fouled by Tulane sophomore Danielle Blagg during the first half on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

Arkansas pitcher Randall Fant struck out a career-high seven batters in a no-decision Sunday.

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Arkansas pitcher Randall Fant struck out a career-high seven batters in a no-decision Sunday.

Volunteer dancers rehearse Sunday at Arkansas Dance Connection in Tontitown in preparation for the sixth annual Dancing with the Stars of NWA. The troupe of 12 dancers will perform at the event on April 20 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Proceeds from the event benefit the Children’s Museum of Northwest Arkansas.

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The lobby of the Lane Hotel just needs to be dusted before it is ready for use, Craig Hull, listing agent, said Friday. Other areas of the building would need work before the facility could reopen.

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The lobby of the Lane Hotel just needs to be dusted before it is ready for use, Craig Hull, listing agent, said Friday. Other areas of the building would need work before the facility could reopen.

Craig Hull, of Hull and Company Commercial Real Estate, hangs a new sign outside the former Lane Hotel on Friday.

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Craig Hull, of Hull and Company Commercial Real Estate, hangs a new sign outside the former Lane Hotel on Friday.