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Arkansas remains No. 6 in latest United Soccer Coaches Poll | Whole Hog Sports

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September 3, 2024

Arkansas remains No. 6 in latest United Soccer Coaches Poll | Whole Hog Sports

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas soccer remained No. 6 in the season’s third United Soccer Coaches poll released Tuesday. The Razorbacks have started the season 4-0-1, defeating Gonzaga 4-0 and Western Kentucky 8-0.

The Razorbacks host BYU on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Cougars entered the season ranked No. 3 but have fallen out of the rankings after a slow start. BYU is eighth among teams receiving votes.

Saturday will be the fourth of six consecutive Arkansas home matches.

For the first time this season, there’s a new No. 1. Stanford overtook Florida State after the Seminoles drew Georgia 1-1. The Cardinal received six of eight first-place votes, with FSU earning the other two.

The Seminoles are now No. 3.

The SEC has four teams ranked — Arkansas (6), Auburn (T-13), Texas (16) and Alabama (24). South Carolina dropped out of the rankings after tying Ohio State and Miami (Ohio) last week, while Georgia dropped out after tying Florida State and losing to Central Florida.

Both the Gamecocks and Bulldogs received votes alongside Mississippi State to round out the SEC’s representation.

The Razorbacks were predicted to win the SEC in the preseason coaches poll.

The ACC has seven ranked teams — the most of any conference — with five in the top 11. The SEC’s four is the third-most while the Big Ten is in second with five ranked teams. The Big East, Big 12 and West Coast Conference have two teams in the top 25 each while the American Athletic Conference, Atlantic 10 and Mountain West have one each.

United Soccer Coaches Poll, Sept. 3

1. Stanford (6)

2. North Carolina

3. Florida State (2)

4. Virginia

5. Michigan State

6. Arkansas

7. Memphis

8. Penn State

T-9. Notre Dame

T-9. UCLA

11. Utah State

12. Santa Clara

T-13. Oklahoma State

T-13. Auburn

15. Xavier

16. Texas

17. Ohio State

18. Colorado

19. Saint Louis

20. Pepperdine

21. Virginia Tech

22. Iowa

23. Georgetown

24. Alabama

25. Clemson

Receiving votes: TCU (14), South Carolina (10), Mississippi State (10), Georgia (9), Utah Valley (8), Wake Forest (7), Liberty (5), BYU (5), Central Florida (4), Grand Canyon (3), Princeton (1)

Arkansas week-by-week in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25

Preseason: No. 16

Poll 1 (Aug. 20): No. 9

Poll 2 (Aug. 27): No. 6

Poll 3 (Sept. 3): No. 6

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

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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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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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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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