Bobby Swofford

Bobby Swofford joined the 5NEWS team in August of 2012 and dove right into the sports scene. He comes to us after spending more than eight years covering sports for various print editions.

Bobby is a Roland graduate so he already has his thumb on the pulse of local sports.

Bobby graduated with a degree in mass communications with an emphasis in television from the University of Central Arkansas. While there, Bobby was a member of the football team and was also the sports director for the university’s news broadcasts and hosted a sports talk show.

Not everyone gets to do what they love for a living but Bobby is doing just that, reporting on sports.
If he’s not doing “research” at an area sporting event, Bobby can be found at a local golf course or being a professional man of leisure.

Recent Articles

  • Gipson Named Heartland SID Of The Year

    Posted on: 2:38 pm, June 13, 2013, by , updated on: 04:44pm, June 13, 2013

    UAFS' Jonathan Gipson was named the Scott Puryear Heartland Conference Sports Information Director of the year.
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  • Stanek, Oberste Honored By Baseball America

    Posted on: 4:28 pm, June 12, 2013, by , updated on: 04:32pm, June 12, 2013

    Both named second team All-Americans by Baseball America
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  • Oberste Drafted By Mets in 7th Round

    Posted on: 2:16 pm, June 8, 2013, by

    Sallisaw native drafted by Mets at pick No. 206
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  • School Record Eleven Hogs Taken In MLB Draft

    Posted on: 1:54 pm, June 8, 2013, by , updated on: 06:12pm, June 8, 2013

    Local products Vinson, Moore both taken in late rounds.
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    Barrett Astin
  • Spoon Named Freshman All-American

    Posted on: 2:19 pm, June 5, 2013, by

    Van Buren native collects postseason award from Collegiate Baseball
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    Tyler Spoon
  • Oklahoma Wins Softball National Title

    Posted on: 9:32 pm, June 4, 2013, by

    Sooners sweep Tennessee in championship series to win first crown since 2000
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  • Storey Picks Up Offer From Alabama

    Posted on: 4:40 pm, June 4, 2013, by , updated on: 06:43pm, June 4, 2013

    Junior quarterback picks up scholarship offer from Crimson Tide after workout for Saban.
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  • 2014 SEC Baseball Schedule Announced

    Posted on: 2:55 pm, June 4, 2013, by

    Hogs get five leagues series at Baum Stadium; Close season at Missouri
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  • UCA Tops Mississippi State To Force Elimination Game

    Posted on: 11:14 pm, June 2, 2013, by , updated on: 02:27pm, June 3, 2013

    Central Arkansas rallies to force decisive game in Starkville regional
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    ethan mckinzie
  • Kansas State Ends Arkansas’ Season

    Posted on: 10:59 pm, June 2, 2013, by , updated on: 02:28pm, June 3, 2013

    A pair of wild pitches led to the tying and winning runs for Kansas State in the regional championship.
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  • Arkansas Routs Bryant; Hogs Face Kansas State Tonight

    Posted on: 6:16 pm, June 2, 2013, by , updated on: 11:54am, June 3, 2013

    Arkansas gets payback for opening round loss to Bulldogs.
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    Joe Serrano
  • Arkansas Falls Flat In Regional

    Posted on: 10:00 pm, May 31, 2013, by , updated on: 10:17pm, May 31, 2013

    Bryant upsets Arkansas 4-1 to force Hogs to brink of elimination.
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