Arkansas
Quinn resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Southern Arkansas – HoopDirt
The Southern Arkansas Athletic Department has announced that Logan Quinn is set to depart his post as the Mulerider Men’s Head Basketball Coach for his next opportunity in the National Basketball Association.
“We appreciate Coach Quinn’s leadership of our basketball program as well as our Muleriders in Magnolia community service initiative,” states Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics Steve Browning. “We wish him, Bella and Brooks nothing but the best with their new adventures!”
Quinn, a native of Los Angeles, California, coached for three seasons as the program’s top assistant while serving the 2021-22 campaign as associate head coach under longtime program builder Andy Sharpe. Starting in the 2022-23 season, Quinn was named the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Southern Arkansas.
The two-year head coach for the Muleriders aided in the production of many names that are held in high-regard such as Devante and Jalen Brooks, Aaron Lucas, Gregory Hammond Jr., and Carel Ray Jr.
The historic first-year of coach Quinn included an NCAA Era single-season program record for wins with 22; the most by a first-year Mulerider head coach and the most overall since the 1989-90 season, an NCAA Era single-season program record for conference wins with 15 and the program’s highest regular season Great American Conference finish at tied for second. Nationally, the Muleriders finished in the top 40 in the country in offensive rebounds per game (12.62; 26th), rebound margin (4.7; 33rd), three-point attempts per game (25.8; 39th) and three point makes per game (9.3; 40th).
“The last five years have been such an incredible time for myself and my family,” states Quinn. “Bella and I got married, and a week later we were starting this journey in Magnolia at SAU, so we have grown up as a couple here. We will always remember that our son was born here. Being the assistant coach, associate head coach, and the head coach of the Mulerider Basketball Program has been a complete joy – every single day. The cutting down of the nets, huge road wins, and NCAA tournaments are accomplishments that we all did together. Being able to watch our players grow and become better players, but also better people, has been the best part about our time here. Thank you to Coach Browning for his belief in me as the leader of the program, but also, thank you to each person that has had a hand in the success of our players and program – this is truly a special place. This has been, and always will be, a player’s first program and it is time for the next head coach to continue to take OUR program to the next level. Thank you, Mulerider Country!”
As the Muleriders’ head coach, Quinn finished with a 33-28 record, two GAC tournament appearances, one GAC tournament championship, and one appearance in the NCAA DII national tournament.
https://muleriderathletics.com/news/2024/8/7/general-quinn-departs-sau-for-position-with-national-basketball-association.aspx
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A bee swarm attack in Texas sent three people, including a firefighter, to the hospital this week, while Arkansas medical experts said most bee stings are not dangerous but can become life-threatening in certain cases.
Authorities in San Antonio said the three victims were hospitalized after being swarmed and stung by aggressive bees. Officials have not released details on what triggered the attack or the species involved.
Doctors in Arkansas said the biggest risk from a bee sting is not the sting itself, but a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.
“The concern when you have a bee sting is if you develop a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis,” said Dr. Garrett Lewis, chief medical officer at St. Vincent Infirmary.
Lewis said warning signs include throat swelling, difficulty breathing and feeling faint, which require immediate medical attention.
“If you’re experiencing any throat swelling or severe shortness of breath, you need to seek medical care immediately,” Lewis said.
He added that people who are stung multiple times may also be at risk even without a known allergy, because each sting introduces additional venom into the body.
In the event of a swarm, Lewis said the priority should be escaping the area as quickly as possible and removing any stingers once safe.
“Seek water, seek indoor,” Lewis said. “Once you’re away from the swarm, you want to make sure that you are removing any stingers that might still be in your skin.”
Lewis also said symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and widespread hives can indicate a serious reaction.
While the Texas incident resulted in hospitalizations, a recent swarm outside a Little Rock business ended without injuries after bees briefly gathered on a tree limb before being safely removed by a beekeeper.
Lewis said the best prevention is awareness of surroundings and understanding when medical care is needed after a sting.
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
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