50 Years Ago
From the Herald and Democrat in 1967
More than 800 farm ponds were constructed in Benton County during the previous 10 years through the Agricultural Conservation Program. The primary purpose of the ponds was to provide water for livestock and to make possible the proper distribution of grazing. Secondary purposes included fishing, swimming and other recreational uses.
The farm pond program for 1967 was expanded to include uses other than livestock water. ACP cost shares were offered for the construction of farm ponds to be used for poultry water and other related agricultural uses. Ponds for livestock water could then be constructed in pastures or feed lots.
Through the ACP the government offered to share about 50 percent of the cost of such construction.
30 Years Ago
From the Herald-Democrat in 1987
The Siloam Springs Panthers put themselves into a position for a possible conference title by beating league leading Harrison 55-51 on homecoming night. The win over the previously unbeaten Goblins put the Panthers at 3-2 in the 1-AAA, while Harrison fell to 3-1 and had to play both Bentonville and Mt. Home on the road.
Donny Osbourn scored 20 points and the Panthers hit 22 of 36 field goal attempts for 60% in the win. They also hit 11 out of 14 foul shots in the last 1:26 to seal the win.
10 Years Ago
From the Herald-Leader in 2007
John Brown University's head men's basketball coach, John Sheehy announced that the would be retiring at the end of the 2006-07 basketball season.
Sheehy, who in his 18th season (1989-2007) with the Golden Eagle program, was the longest active college coach in the state of Arkansas. He was the all-time winningest coach in JBU history with 313 wins and had accumulated 536 college career coaching wins.
Under Sheehy's leadership, JBU saw 15 players earn All-Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) honors, and nine players received NAIA honors. Sheehy also earned the SAC Co-Coach of the Year honor in 2006.
Community on 02/22/2017