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.
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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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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A major event aimed at raising awareness and funding cancer research in Arkansas is coming up this weekend.
The 6th Annual Be a Part of the Cure Walk benefits the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, helping fund cancer research, clinical trials, and long-term survival studies, with every dollar raised staying in Arkansas.
Joining us this morning are Elizabeth Birrer, co-chair of the walk, and Lesley Murphy, this year’s emcee.
Murphy, a professional travel journalist, has shared her own cancer prevention journey after undergoing a preventative double mastectomy at UAMS when genetic testing revealed she carried the BRCA2 gene. She now uses her experience to help educate and raise awareness about cancer prevention.
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The walk is designed to bring the community together, survivors, families, and supporters, while highlighting the importance of research and patient care. Participants can expect a day of walking, activities, and opportunities to learn more about the institute’s ongoing work.
Online registration is available at here and closes at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 1st. In-person registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2nd at War Memorial Stadium, Gate 1.
Every dollar raised during the event directly supports research and clinical studies here in Arkansas, helping to advance treatment and improve outcomes for patients across the state.
The 6th Annual Be a Part of the Cure Walk is a community effort that combines awareness, education, and support, all focused on the fight against cancer.
Wally Hall is assistant managing sports editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. A graduate of the University of Arkansas-Little Rock after an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force, he is a member and past president of the Football Writers Association of America, member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, past president and current executive committee and board member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, and voter for the Heisman Trophy. He has been awarded Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year 10 times and has been inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and Arkansas Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
Three people were killed and another injured in crashes on Arkansas roads from Wednesday to Friday, according to preliminary police reports.
On Wednesday, Lonnie Scott, 81, of Clinton was killed when the car he was driving struck another vehicle in Clinton, a report from Clinton police says.
Scott was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Impala west on Volunteer Parkway at 10:22 a.m. when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a 2023 Dodge 5500 headed south on Quality Drive, the report says.
On Friday, Marvin Brown, 48, of McNeil was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Camden, a report from Camden police says.
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Brown was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado north on Cash Road near Washington Street at 5:09 p.m. when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole, the report says. Shamika Milton, 39, of Camden, a passenger in the truck, was injured, the report says.
Around 6:50 p.m. Friday, Ricki Rich, 77, of Parkdale was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Arkansas 8 in rural Ashley County, a report from the Arkansas State Police says.
Rich was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox east near Ashley Road 34 when the vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree, the report says.
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Rafael Escalera Montoto
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Rafael is a crime and breaking news reporter at the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Before joining the Democrat-Gazette, he wrote breaking news and feature stories at Reuters in Mexico City, where he covered a range of topics across Central and South America. He has also covered housing, education, business and other topics at The Baltimore Banner. He is a graduate of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York (CUNY) and is from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
