Arkansas
Razorbacks Positioned Well for Possible Commitment
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – From the outside looking in it appears that the Razorbacks had a successful weekend hosting official visitors. Two prospects already jumped on board for the 2025 class Sunday with a possibility of more coming soon rather than later.
Defensive lineman Reginald Vaughn made his second visit over the weekend. He attended Arkansas’ one-day camp last June and also visited during the spring. He came away blown away from how authentic the coaching staff is.
“This visit felt more intentional,” Vaughn said. “They showed me how much of an asset I would be to the team/family. [The visit] is definitely not scripted. They really are who they say they are. What you see is what you get. “
The 4-star prospect is ranked as the No. 250 recruit according to ESPN and Rivals. He is the No. 21 player among linemen and No. 10 overall in Mississippi. He was a menace for opposing backfields with 80 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. The 6-foot-2, 260 pound lineman has received offers from many SEC programs like LSU, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Texas. Others programs like Penn State, Georgia Tech and Indiana are also in pursuit.
Vaughn really likes the vibe from some of the players currently on Arkansas’ roster. After a disappointing 4-8 season, the team could have several reasons to let go of the rope, but remain focused on improving.
“The players that I’ve had the opportunity to interact with were very humble, chill, and focused guys,” Vaughn said. “I appreciate them taking the time to just talk to me about the program.”
Defensive line coach Deke Adams has been busy on the recruiting trail trying to bring in new blood to his position room. This season, Arkansas lacks a lot of young, fresh bodies after signing only two high schoolers during the 2024 cycle. Vaughn describes Adams as a straight shooter, someone not going to blow a bunch of smoke.
“Coach Adams is that coach that is going to give it to you straight up – the good, the bad, the ugly,” Vaughn said. “I can appreciate his honesty.”
Vaughn is being pursued by mostly SEC programs at this time. Arkansas along with Mississippi State, LSU, Ole Miss and Florida stay in contact with him the most. An announcement regarding his commitment is expected soon, he tells allHOGS.
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CORNING, Ark. (KATV) — Regulatory Enforcement Agents with the Department of Finance and Administration, along with local police, seized a significant amount of illegal THC products from Pacific Green in Corning on Tuesday.
According to the DFA, more than a dozen agents joined the City of Corning Police in the day-long operation that resulted in two arrests.
DFA agents seized more than 25 pounds of illegal products consisting of flower, vapes, and edibles.
Owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman were arrested and both charged with the following:
- Delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
- Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver (Class B Felony)
- Controlled substances – Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises (Class C Felony)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D Felony)
- Unauthorized use of another person’s property to facilitate certain crimes (Class C Felony)
Bennett’s bond was set at $150,000, while Shipman’s bond was set at $100,000.
“In addition to selling illegal products, investigators confirmed violations involving underage access at this location,” said David Potter, Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division. “This retailer, which was located within 1,000 feet of a school, presented significant public health and safety concerns. We are proud to partner with the Corning Police Department in addressing these violations. We seized a substantial quantity of illegal products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and other items, during the operation. We appreciate the cooperation of local law enforcement and information received from the community that led to yesterday’s operation and stopped this blatant disregard of the law.”
Note: All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
The Department of Finance and Administration said Arkansans can use Apple Wallet to present their license or ID in person, online and in apps at select organizations, including at more than 250 Transportation Security
IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.
The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.
“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.
Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.
Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.
The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.
The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.
For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.
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