Sports – Thursday, January 24th, 2019

Isaiah Joe scored 23 points and Arkansas rallied from an early deficit to snap a four-game losing streak beating Missouri 72-60 Wednesday night in Bud Walton Arena. Missouri is 10-7 on the year and 1-4 in the SEC Conference. The Tigers will play host LSU Saturday afternoon at 4:30 on KSMO Radio.

Parents in Salem have a special opportunity to help their children develop soccer skills through a unique national program that is available. The “Start Smart Soccer Program” is available for youngsters ages three to five whose parent or another adult is able to attend the six, one-hour sessions with them. The “Start Smart Soccer Program” will begin March 5th at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory at 6 PM! The “Start Smart Soccer Program” targets parents who want to help their child develop basic motor skills such as kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins and running that are needed to participate in organized soccer. The cost of the program is $55 and the children signed up will receive a two soccer balls, four practices cones, a shirt and shinguards. Registration forms to sign up for this program at the Salem Community Center@The Armory. For more information about this program, contact Tye Lydon at the Salem Parks and Recreation Department at 729-6290.