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

  • Shiloh Christian Shocks Harrison For 5A Title

    Posted on: 9:41 pm, May 18, 2013, by , updated on: 09:42pm, May 18, 2013

    Lady Saints avenge regular season losses to win program's first state title.
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  • Oxbow Runs Away With Preakness

    Posted on: 8:51 pm, May 18, 2013, by , updated on: 09:00pm, May 18, 2013

    Orb finishes fourth; Fails to win second leg of Triple Crown
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  • Hogs Lose Series At Auburn, Possibly Regional Too

    Posted on: 6:02 pm, May 18, 2013, by

    Eight run inning lifts Auburn to wild win in regular season finale.
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  • Jonesboro Rallies Late, Tops Greenwood For Title

    Posted on: 5:23 pm, May 18, 2013, by , updated on: 06:46pm, May 18, 2013

    The Greenwood Bulldogs baseball team saw a late 4-0 lead disappear in the 6A State Championship Game at Baum Stadium.
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  • Oklahoma Softball Doubles Up Arkansas

    Posted on: 3:56 pm, May 18, 2013, by

    Sooners get four runs in 6th to pull away from Arkansas in NCAA Regional
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  • Northside Takes 7A Soccer Crown From Springdale

    Posted on: 10:46 pm, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 10:50pm, May 17, 2013

    Grizzlies win first soccer title thanks to 4-2 effort in penalty kicks over defending champion.
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  • Stanek Again Dominant As Hogs Top Auburn

    Posted on: 8:45 pm, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 10:22pm, May 17, 2013

    Hogs right hander baffles Tigers' bats as he picked up his 8th win of the season.
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    ryne stanek
  • Arkansas Softball Wins Regional Opener

    Posted on: 7:42 pm, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 07:44pm, May 17, 2013

    Hot start lifts Arkansas to postseason win
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  • Arkansas Takes Lead Into Final Day

    Posted on: 6:56 pm, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 10:10pm, May 17, 2013

    Big second round puts Arkansas on top of NCAA Golf Regional
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    arkansas golf
  • Panthers Fall In 6A Title Game

    Posted on: 6:44 pm, May 17, 2013, by

    Searcy gets goal in extra time to end Panthers run.
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  • Lady Panthers Fall Short In Title Game

    Posted on: 6:44 pm, May 17, 2013, by

    Searcy scores three times in second half to pull away for 6A title
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  • Lavaca Ready for 3A Title Game

    Posted on: 9:11 pm, May 16, 2013, by , updated on: 10:30am, May 17, 2013

    Lavaca reaching the 3A state softball championship wasn’t a guarantee when the season started. It really wasn’t even in the...
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