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Petrino Lands Athlete From Central Arkansas’ New Football Factory

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2 years ago

June 1, 2024

Petrino Lands Athlete From Central Arkansas’ New Football Factory

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Sam Pittman’s program continues to regain momentum in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Little Rock Parkview athlete Quentin Murphy committed to the Razorbacks Saturday during a ceremony at the school’s Fieldhouse.

Murphy was highly sought after with Ole Miss pursuing his services early on. However, Arkansas began to prioritize him once new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino arrived in November.

The 6-1, 205 pound quarterback transferred to Parkview during the offseason after beginning his career with crosstown school Joe T. Robinson. He passed for 2,280 yards with 32 touchdowns and only 12 interceptions for the Senators. He also accounted for 200 carries for 1,278 yards and 14 touchdowns.

He led Robinson High School to a 7-4 season with a loss to Fort Smith Southside in the playoffs to close the season. Murphy is a 4-star by Rivals but a high 3-star by other services. According to ESPN, he is the No. 6 overall athlete in the nation and No. 4 amongst prospects in Arkansas.

Murphy chooses to remain in-state and play at Arkansas over offers from the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon, Auburn, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State, Colorado, Utah and many others.

Arkansas’ Current 2025 Class

QB Grayson Wilson

RB Markeylin Batton

ATH Quentin Murphy

WR Kamare Williams

LB Jayden Shelton

S Taijh Overton

K Evan Noel

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One more list of wishes for Arkansas in 2026 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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5 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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One more list of wishes for Arkansas in 2026 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Rex Nelson

rnelson@adgnewsroom.com

Rex Nelson has been senior editor and columnist at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since 2017, and he has a biweekly podcast called “Southern Fried.”

After graduating from Ouachita Baptist University in 1981, he was a sportswriter for the Arkansas Democrat for a year before becoming editor of Arkadelphia’s Daily Siftings Herald. He was the youngest editor of a daily in Arkansas at age 23. Rex was then news and sports director at KVRC-KDEL from 1983-1985.

He returned to the Democrat as assistant sports editor in 1985. From 1986-1989, he was its Washington correspondent. He left to be Jackson T. Stephens’ consultant.

Rex became the Democrat-Gazette’s first political editor in 1992, but left in 1996 to join then-Gov. Mike Huckabee’s office. He also served from 2005-09 in the administration of President George W. Bush.

From 2009-2018, he worked stints at the Communications Group, Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities, and Simmons First National Corp.

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USA Truck returns to private Arkansas-based ownership | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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17 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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USA Truck returns to private Arkansas-based ownership | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Dylan Sherman

dsherman@nwaonline.com

Dylan Sherman is a business reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He is based in Northwest Arkansas and focuses on Tyson Foods Inc. and the transportation industry. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he has been with the newspaper since 2023.

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Arkansas Court of Appeals | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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1 day ago

January 9, 2026

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Arkansas Court of Appeals | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the internet at arcourts.gov.

PROCEEDINGS OF Jan. 7, 2026

CHIEF JUDGE N. MARK KLAPPENBACH

CR-23-821. Kenneth Steward v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Gladwin and Brown, JJ., agree.

JUDGE ROBERT J. GLADWIN

CR-25-24. Bryce Anderson v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Virden and Harrison, JJ., agree.

JUDGE CASEY R. TUCKER

CV-24-537. Flywheel Energy Production, LLC v. Van Buren County, Arkansas; and Van Buren County Judge Dale James, in His Official Capacity as Van Buren County Judge, from Van Buren County Circuit Court. Reversed and dismissed. Abramson and Harrison, JJ., agree.

JUDGE WENDY SCHOLTENS WOOD

CV-24-209. LRS South, LLC v. Benton County Solid Waste Management District and the Benton County Solid Waste Management District Board, from Benton County Circuit Court. Reversed and remanded. Hixson and Murphy, JJ., agree.