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#SigningStories: Vera Ojenuwa
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas women’s basketball head coach Mike Neighbors and staff have signed 6-4 forward Vera Ojenuwa. The Lagos, Nigeria native spent her freshman season at Barton Community College, where she was a KJCCC All-Conference First Team recipient.
Vera Ojenuwa (Veer-uh Oh-jen-uh-wa) | F | 6-4 | Lagos, Nigeria | Orhuwhorun/Barton CC
#SigningStories, as told by Arkansas women’s basketball head coach Mike Neighbors
5,541 nautical miles from Fayetteville, Arkansas is the city of Lagos, Nigeria.
For perspective, that’s the equivalent of driving from Bud Walton Arena to Little Rock and back 30 times.
That’s also the hometown of our newest Razorback, Vera Ojenuwa.
A chance meeting at the local juice bar on MLK introduced us to a family member who lives locally and mentioned he had family that was in our area.
We learned from Osahen that Vera that had moved to the states to play basketball and began college at Barton County Community College in Kansas. A few phone calls to her Coach Alan Clark and we knew we wanted Vera to become a future Razorback.
Her accolades… were the obvious draw…
But the real clincher was her official visit to campus. Vera is kind, warm and dedicated to her game and her education.
Help us welcome Vera and her family!
THE ACCOLADES:
- All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference First Team selection, being one of two freshmen on the 10-member first team
- For Barton CC, started in 27 of 30 game appearances, averaging 13.6 points and 10.4 rebounds per game (both paced the team) with a 47.8 field goal percentage
- Her 10.4 rebounds per game average was the sixth best single season average in program history and her 311 total rebounds marked the eighth most in program history
- Tied for third in rebounds per game and fourth in field goal percentage in the conference
- Logged four 20-point games, including a career-high 28 points and 23 rebounds (fifth most boards in school history) for a double-double vs. Pratt
- Registered 19 games with 10+ rebounds and was a walking double-double with 16 throughout the season
- Tabbed Region VI Women’s Basketball All-Tournament Team
- Named KJCCC Player of the Week and National Player of the Week after shooting 57 percent from the field, averaging 25.5 points and 20.5 rebounds per game in a pair of Barton victories
- Helped team set program record, allowing just 54.0 points per game and logged the fourth best defensive rebounding average (30.7) in school history, as Ojenuwa had 7.3 defensive boards per game
MORE INFORMATION
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Arkansas Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 winning numbers for Dec. 16, 2025
The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
20-24-46-59-65, Mega Ball: 07
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Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
Midday: 9-7-4
Evening: 8-4-7
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
Midday: 4-9-2-0
Evening: 0-4-2-7
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
03-04-19-24-39, Lucky Ball: 11
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Winning Natural State Jackpot numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
03-06-33-34-39
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When are the Arkansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 3 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Cash 4 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 4 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Natural State Jackpot: 8 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- LOTTO: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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Convicted Arkansas businesswoman seeking probation in wire fraud case
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — An Arkansas businesswoman who pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud is seeking a downward departure in her sentencing.
Chandler Wilson Carroll’s defense is arguing that while she acknowledges the offense is serious, other factors indicate that a lighter sentencing may be appropriate in this case.
Carroll’s offence level under the guidelines is 20, and her criminal history category is 1.
The defense cited a multitude of reasons, including her family history, mental illness history, lack of criminal history, and being a mother to small children.
The defense argued that under United States v. Chase, United States v. Lamoreaux, and United States v. Davis, she could qualify for a downward variance or departure.
The defendant underwent extensive mental health treatment after a suicide attempt in July 2025. Carroll was prescribed numerous medications and sought intensive treatment at a psychiatric facility in Little Rock.
She is currently anticipating entering into a trauma-centered treatment program, which will take a year to complete.
The defense also argues that the defendant’s need to care for her children is a proper factor to consider in determining this sentence.
Carroll is currently undergoing a divorce from her husband, who she claims was physically abusive to one of the children in August of 2025.
A separate investigation into that incident is ongoing.
The husband no longer lives at the house and Carroll does not want her husband to have custody of the children if she is incarcerated. However, her mother, is disabled and cannot assume care of the children. The defense argues that the children are at a age in particular need of their mother.
Lastly, the defense cited Carroll’s lack of criminal history, and that she is no danger to the public of committing further crimes. They also cite her need for long-term mental health treatment, of which the quality may not be as high in a prison system.
The defense asks for a probationary period, accompanied by a fine or community service in lieu of prison time.
According to federal court documents obtained in April 2024, Carroll was facing 4 counts of wire fraud and 4 counts of money laundering for abusing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Carroll was an owner of 3 different businesses involved in the alleged fraud: WilCarr Ventures, Wilson Carroll Research Services (WCRS), and Brook Haven Lodge.
In total, Carroll was awarded a little over $2 million in small business loans.
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Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for Dec. 15, 2025
The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
23-35-59-63-68, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
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Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
Midday: 2-3-5
Evening: 7-2-6
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
Midday: 0-1-9-4
Evening: 8-3-6-1
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
12-16-27-34-41, Lucky Ball: 12
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Winning Natural State Jackpot numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
16-18-25-27-36
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When are the Arkansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 3 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Cash 4 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 4 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Natural State Jackpot: 8 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- LOTTO: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: jackpocket.com/tos.
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