Arkansas Sports Broadcaster Mike Harrison has passed away

Michael D. Harrison, 69, of Conway, the Founder of the Creative Sports network, that he started in 1977 and Owner and General Manager of KASR 92.7FM, he started in 1982. He broadcasted over 6,000 games covering all sports in professional, college and High School. His highest achievements were broadcasting the NCAA College World Series 1995-2003, NCAA Division 1-AA Football Championship 1995-2003, NCAA Division 2 Football Championship 1995-2003, and Independence Bowl 1996-2002. Michael was founder of The Arkansas Sports Club and The Arkansas Sportscaster and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was awarded the Arkansas Sportscaster Hall of Fame and in 2013 he received the Arkansas Activities Association Executive Media Award.

Bob Connell with Timeless 106.1 KFFB said, “Mike was one of the Best Sports announcers in the State, in early 80’s I ran the board for Mike when he was the voice of the Scots Basketball Games at Arkansas College in Batesville (now Lyon College)

Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:00AM at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Quitman. Read the Obit here.