This Sunday, “Furious Pete” Czerwinski will face off against “Gentleman” Joe Menchetti and Dale “Mouth of the South” Boone at Mardi Gras Casino in a major watermelon-eating contest. The event — which ...

A new lawsuit describing more sexualized and racist hazing in Northwestern University’s football program alleges Black freshmen players were forced to compete in watermelon-eating contests. The ...

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to ArkLaTex. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. HOPE, Ark. -- Another round of a locally based ...

The second annual Watermelon Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Drums. There will be a watermelon eating contest, a watermelon patch, vendors, food, a raffle, and more at Chicks & ...