⚾ 🥎 Get ready to swing for the fences during the opening day of #ARPBSSports coverage of the 2025 Arkansas Activities Association High School Baseball and Softball State Championships! 🥎 ⚾ We’re airing the 1A and 5A matchups as The Natural State’s finest compete for state titles at the University of Central Arkansas starting at 10 a.m. 10 a.m. —1A Softball: Concord School District vs. Taylor Tigers 1 p.m. —1A Baseball: Taylor High School vs. St. Joseph School 4 p.m. — 5A Softball: Sheridan School District vs. Benton Public Schools 7 p.m. — 5A Baseball: Valley View School District vs. Marion School District 📺 Check out all of the ways you can tune in at myarpbs.org/waystowatch. Benton High School Benton Lady Panther Softball Sheridan Lady Jackets Valley View High School Marion High School Marion Patriots Activities Network (fb)

We're pleased to announce that the Arkansas Educational Television Commission has appointed Sajni Kumpuris, Arkansas PBS education director and production director, as interim executive director beginning Monday, May 26, 2025, following the departure of Courtney Pledger, who has served as executive director and CEO since 2017. "I am honored to step into the role of interim director at Arkansas PBS," Kumpuris said. "This organization has long been a vital resource for our communities, and I'm committed to continuing our mission of providing high-quality educational content and programming that reflects the values and needs of all Arkansans. I look forward to working with our incredible team as we build on our legacy of service and innovation." (fb)