Arkansas
Arkansas basketball’s Kentucky contingent hopes to avenge last year’s March Madness stunner
Trevon Brazile relishes first opportunity to play in March Madness with Arkansas basketball
Arkansas basketball’s Trevon Brazile is in the NCAA Tournament for the very first time
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament is an opportunity for Arkansas basketball to erase all of the struggles from earlier this season. Wins in March will ensure John Calipari’s first campaign in Fayetteville is remembered fondly, even after an 0-5 start in the SEC.
But it’s also a chance for a contingent of former Kentucky Wildcats to grasp some closure off last year’s disappointment. D.J. Wagner, Zvonimir Ivisic and Adou Thiero were stunned by 14-seed Oakland last year, which paved the rocky road for Calipari to leave Kentucky and join the Razorbacks (20-13).
Thiero won’t play Thursday against No. 7 Kansas (21-12) in the first round, but Wagner and Ivisic will suit up for No. 10 Arkansas. They might be wearing different colors this spring, but they can’t forget the hurt that came with last year’s early exit.
“For me personally, it was very painful. That wasn’t the plan to lose. That’s never the plan, though, to lose, especially in the first round and stuff like that,” Wagner said. “I’m just happy to be back, happy to have another opportunity and another go at it, and now I know you can’t take anything lightly or take anything for granted.”
Wagner, Ivisic and Thiero combined for five points in the loss to Oakland. They made just two shots, with Wagner going 0 for 5. Ivisic had three turnovers.
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Neither player is hiding from last year’s disappointment. They know it’s a talking point as they prepare for another trip to the big dance, but the past struggles aren’t worth a discussion inside the Arkansas locker room.
“Tonight, maybe we’ll talk about it after we go over film,” Ivisic said. “You know, we don’t even have to say anything. We know what time it is.”
But not every player on the Arkansas roster is scarred by early exits.
Jonas Aidoo reached the Elite Eight last season with Tennessee, and Johnell Davis is two years removed from being the leading scorer on a Florida Atlantic team that reached the Final Four. Even with their veteran experience, Arkansas is one of the youngest teams in the field. Aidoo and Davis are embracing a mentorship role in Providence.
“I’m just trying to tell them how hard it is,” Davis said. “We got to take every game serious. Every moment matters.”
Wagner and Ivisic have first-hand experience on the difficulties of March. They want a longer run this time with the Hogs.
Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@gannett.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X, formerly known as Twitter.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Registration is open for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual urban deer hunt.
This year’s hunts will be held in Cherokee Village, Fairfield Bay, Heber Springs, Helena-West Helena, Horseshoe Bend and Russellville.
The archery-only hunts are designed to offer an “inexpensive and effective method of nuisance deer management,” according to an AGFC news release.
Deer harvested during the urban hunts do not count toward a hunter’s seasonal limit, and there are no limits to the number of deer that can be harvested.
However, the first deer taken must be donated to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry, which provides ground meat to food pantries across the state.
Hunters must pass the International Bowhunters Education Program before participating. The program is available at www.agfc.com/education/hunter-education.
Hunters also must attend orientation to learn the specific rules of the hunts and pass a shooting proficiency test.
For more information, visit www.agfc.com/urbanhunt.
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The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Monday, June 22, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 22 drawing
17-19-21-45-48, Powerball: 13, Power Play: 2
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Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 22 drawing
Midday: 8-6-8
Evening: 4-9-7
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 22 drawing
Midday: 4-4-6-9
Evening: 6-4-1-4
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Winning Natural State Jackpot numbers from June 22 drawing
07-17-23-28-32
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 22 drawing
07-08-20-24-42, Bonus: 05
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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.
- Cash 3 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Cash 4 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 4 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Natural State Jackpot: 8 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- LOTTO: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arkansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Arkansas
Latest Peppermint Hippo court filing alleges misconduct by Arkansas officials, asks for liquor license reinstatement
Video: Peppermint Hippo appeals liquor license revocation before Alcoholic Beverage Control board
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The latest court filing by a lawyer representing the Peppermint Hippo gentlemen’s club alleges misconduct by an Arkansas agency and its department head.
The filing asks that the club’s liquor license be reinstated pending judicial review of the January 2026 decision to revoke it. It alleges that Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Director Christy Bjornson “tainted the entire administrative proceedings.”
The filing alleges Bjornson had ex parte, or single-sided, conversations with Peter Riberiro about the death of his brother, John Riberiro. John Riberiro was killed in November 2021 after being ejected from the club and climbing a fence alongside Interstate 40, where he was hit by a car.
Peter Riberiro contacted ABC by email in February 2025, calling for the club’s license to be revoked. Bjornson replied to the email personally, and she and ABC Director of Enforcement David Potter then had a series of phone conferences with Peter Riberiro and his attorney through January 2026, ex parte communications since Peppermint Hippo representatives were not included, the filing alleges.
The filing also alleges that Bjornson acted with “extreme bias” in the club’s list of violations, including those that had previously been investigated and found unfounded. Bjornson determined the club was in violation, then looked for evidence substantiating her views, the filing alleges.
The state maintains, in a separate filing, that Bjornson’s communications were not ex parte under Arkansas law because she was acting as an administrator and the final decision was made by the ABC board, not her. Even if she was, the state’s filing continues, the decision to revoke was due to “substantial evidence and was neither arbitrary, capricious, nor an abuse of discretion.”
A hearing about the reinstatement is scheduled for Aug. 3 in Pulaski County Circuit Court.
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