Arkansas
10th Annual Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium Approaches
From Feb. 26 – 27, the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) will meet at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock. The two-day event, which was first launched to foster collaboration among the state’s bioinformatics community, has grown in both scope and size since its inception in 2014.
“More than two hundred people attend AR-BIC, and we expect those numbers to grow every year,” said Bryan J. Barnhouse, President and CEO of ARA, a sponsor of AR-BIC. “This is the most important gathering of the bioinformatics community in the region, which is reflected by the quality of speakers that headline the event.”
This year, FDA Chief Scientist and Principal Deputy Director Dr. Namandjé Bumpus serves as the event’s keynote speaker along with National Institute of Environment Health Science (NIEHS) Director Dr. Richard Woychik. These renowned experts in their respective fields are joined by several other leaders in science and discovery, including Dr. Thomas Hartung of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Shuk-Mei Ho of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr. Li Shin of Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Ruth Roberts, Director of Drug Discovery at the University of Birmingham, UK.
“AR-BIC brings together some of the most important voices in bioinformatics worldwide,” Barnhouse said. “It’s an essential meeting not just for academic professionals, but students and members of the business community as well.”
This year’s AR-BIC theme is “Real-World Impact of AI,” with discussions centered on the significant mark artificial intelligence is making in the field of bioinformatics. Dr. Tong believes that AI can help advance research related to an infinite number of research disciplines.
“Bioinformatics is reliant on an incredible amount of data. AI is a ground-breaking tool that helps us interpret data and create scientific models that have real-world benefits to our quality of life,” Barnhouse said. “Attendees of AR-BIC can expect to learn and understand just where AI is taking science, and how it will impact discoveries moving forward.”
In addition to speakers and breakout sessions, AR-BIC will once again sponsor its popular Poster Contest, which affords cash prizes to undergrad students, graduate students and postdocs.
“It’s a rewarding experience to see what the next generation of academics brings to the table,” Barnhouse said, regarding the poster contest. “AR-BIC has become a must-attend event for college students, and the poster contest is a big part of that.”
Registration for AR-BIC is now open.
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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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23-35-59-63-68, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
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Midday: 2-3-5
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Midday: 0-1-9-4
Evening: 8-3-6-1
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12-16-27-34-41, Lucky Ball: 12
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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.
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The Week 7 college basketball AP Top 25 came out on Monday morning. Like it did much of last season, the SEC again paces the nation in ranked teams (7). The order and composition of those respective schools, though, is a bit non-traditional.
Vanderbilt (No. 13) is the conference’s highest-ranked team. The Commodores, under head coach Mark Byington, are 10-0 following a victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday. They won the Battle 4 Atlantic during Feast Week and are the SEC’s last unbeaten squad. Arkansas (No. 14) slots right behind Vandy following an impressive 93-85 triumph over then-No. 16 Texas Tech. The Razorbacks had the second-biggest jump (+3) of any team in the AP poll, worse than only Nebraska (+8).
Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn and Florida all remain in the top 25. They were joined by Georgia, who snared the No. 25 spot. The Bulldogs (9-1) are ranked in back-to-back seasons for the second time this century (2001-02 & 2002-03) after an 84-65 drubbing of Cincinnati. You can see the full AP poll below:
- No. 1 – Arizona
- No. 2 – Michigan
- No. 3 – Duke
- No. 4 – Iowa State
- No. 5 – UCONN
- No. 6 – Purdue
- No. 7 – Gonzaga
- No. 8 – Houston
- No. 9 – Michigan State
- No. 10 – BYU
- No. 11 – Louisville
- No. 12 – North Carolina
- No. 13 – Vanderbilt
- No. 14 – Arkansas
- No. 15 – Nebraska
- No. 16 – Alabama
- No. 17 – Kansas
- No. 18 – Illinois
- No. 19 – Texas Tech
- No. 20 – Tennessee
- No. 21 – Auburn
- No. 22 – St. John’s
- No. 23 (Tied) – Florida
- No. 23 (Tied) – Virginia
- No. 25 Georgia
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