Arkansas
Arkansas Falls in Three At A&M Sunday
Arkansas volleyball’s SEC struggles continued Sunday as the Hogs were swept by the Texas A&M Aggies in College Station (20-25, 20-25, 19-25).
No. 10 Texas A&M is now 7-1 in SEC play, while Arkansas falls to 1-7. The Hogs have not won a conference match since its SEC opener against Ole Miss on Sept. 26, with seven matches remaining on the season.
Arkansas’ offense on the day was led by Lakin Laurendine with 10 kills. Romani Thurman pitched in with seven and was very accurate with zero attack errors on 18 swings forf a .389 hitting percentage.
Sophomore setter Kiki Remensperger had 17 assists and added seven digs, which brings her to 504 in her career. She split setting duties with fellow sophomore Livia Niu in a 6-2 offense, and Niu had 13 assists in the match.
Freshman Journey Peppers had another nice outing with four kills and two blocks, hitting .333.
Set 1
The first set started tight, with five ties early on. A&M then used a 5-1 run and began to pull away at 11-7, a lead the Aggies held only briefly. Arkansas tied it at 14-all with a kill from freshman Sydney Maue, but A&M went ahead at the media break the next point. The Aggies had no trouble keeping the advantage from there and grew their lead to a many as six. Arkansas kept chasing and pushed to 20 points, but the Hogs ran out of time as a final kill handed the Aggies a 25-20 first set victory.
Set 2
The home team carried its momentum into the middle frame and quickly jumped out to a 4-1 lead. Arkansas wasn’t far behind though, and a three-point streak capped by an ace from Laurendine flipped the advantage to 9-8 Razorbacks. There were three lead changes after that, but a solid 4-0 run from the Aggies gave them a comfortable 19-15 cushion. The Hogs continued to apply pressure, but the Aggies outlasted them and again won 25-20 and went up 2-0 in the match.
Set 3
The Razorbacks began to find their rhythm in the third set and maintained the tempo through the midway point. A kill by Thurman and ace by Parker Duncan put Arkansas up 11-8, and the Hogs staved off any big runs by the Aggies to keep control. A&M began to fight back with a kill, and an Arkansas attack error that gave the Aggies the lead at 17-15. The Razorbacks came within one again at 20-19 with a kill from Laurendine, but A&M locked in from there and closed out the third set with a 5-0 run for the 25-19 set victory and match sweep.
Up Next
The Hogs have a quick turnaround as they travel to Auburn to take on the Tigers on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. It’ll be Arkansas’ first nationally-televised match of the season, shown on SEC Network.
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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
IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.
The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.
“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.
Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.
Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.
The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.
The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.
For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.
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