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2024 Arkansas football predictions: Ranked No. 29 by RJ Young

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2 years ago

August 11, 2024

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RJ Young

FOX Sports National College Football Analyst

Arkansas Razorbacks ranking: 29/134

[Check out RJ Young’s ultimate 134 college football rankings here]

Conference ranking: 12th in SEC (+25000 to win conference)
Teams ahead of them: Kentucky (28), Wisconsin (27), Miami (26), Iowa State (25), Iowa (24)
Teams behind them: North Carolina State (30), Nebraska (31), SMU (32), Maryland (33), Texas Tech (34)

[Arkansas 2024 schedule]

RJ’s take: Nobody wants to be head coach at Arkansas more than Sam Pittman. I know this because he followed up a disappointing 2023 season by going back to one of the most successful and controversial figures in Razorback sports history in hiring former UA head coach and play-caller extraordinaire Bobby Petrino to run his offense.

On the plus side: Petrino is one of the best offensive coordinators the sport has seen. Proof is not just what he did at UA, including leading the program to its first and only BCS berth in 2010, featuring in the Sugar and Cotton Bowl and finishing 11-2 with No. 3 ranking the final 2011 AP poll, but that he’s also the only active head coach to develop a Heisman winner, who became an NFL MVP at quarterback in Lamar Jackson when Petrino was head coach at Louisville, where he went 41-9.

On the negative side: Well, you’ve seen his infamous neck brace picture open at the chest of his Razorback fleece? A face full of roadrash and a Sugar Bowl hat that looked like it came fresh out of its cellophane? Then you’ve got it.

Now Petrino’s coming over from calling plays for Texas A&M, and this will be his third SEC West spot as an OC, but there’s no hiding this is a high-risk, high-reward play for Pittman. Adding to the risk? Taylen Green is slated to start Week 1. He’s 6-foot-6 and has all the tools, but Arkansas’ only gimme on the schedule is the opener against UAPB. They’re gonna be in for a fistfight Week 2 against OSU.

Arkansas Razorbacks’ Win Total Odds: Over 4.5 (-110) Under 4.5 (-110)

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Texas bee swarm hospitalizes 3; Arkansas doctors explain warning signs of severe reactions

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4 hours ago

June 4, 2026

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Texas bee swarm hospitalizes 3; Arkansas doctors explain warning signs of severe reactions

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.

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Arkansas DFA Agents seize illegal products in Corning

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14 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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Arkansas DFA Agents seize illegal products in Corning

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.

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Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs now available in Apple Wallet

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1 day ago

June 3, 2026

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Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs now available in Apple Wallet

Arkansans can now present their driver’s licenses and state identification cards on mobile devices using Apple Wallet, state finance officials announced Wednesday.

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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