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Arkansas Reportedly Pursuing Kentucky Transfer Guard Jasper Johnson – Fayetteville Today
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Arkansas and Kentucky freshman guard Jasper Johnson have reportedly expressed mutual interest, according to veteran reporter Larry Vaught. Razorbacks coach John Calipari, who initially offered Johnson out of high school, plans to meet with the 6-foot-5 combo guard in the coming days as Johnson explores his transfer options.
Why it matters
The Razorbacks are looking to bolster their backcourt after missing out on another high-profile transfer earlier this offseason. Johnson could provide valuable experience and scoring punch to an Arkansas team that had one of the nation’s best offenses last season.
The details
Johnson averaged over 5 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound per game while shooting 40% from the field, 34% from three, and 88% from the free throw line in 12 minutes per game as a freshman at Kentucky. He made 35 appearances but never cracked the starting lineup for the Wildcats. Now in the transfer portal, Johnson has reportedly drawn interest from at least five SEC schools, including Arkansas.
- Johnson entered the transfer portal in early April 2026.
- Calipari plans to meet with Johnson in the next few days.
The players
Jasper Johnson
A 6-foot-5, 180-pound freshman combo guard who played his senior year at Overtime Elite before joining Kentucky this past season.
John Calipari
The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, who previously offered Johnson a scholarship when he was the head coach at Kentucky.
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What they’re saying
“[Jasper Johnson’s] recruitment has taken a big turn as I am hearing [@CoachCalArk], who offered Jasper Johnson when he was coaching at UK, plans to meet with the guard in the next few days.”
— Larry Vaught, Veteran reporter
What’s next
Calipari and Arkansas will meet with Johnson in the coming days to discuss a potential transfer to the Razorbacks program.
The takeaway
This pursuit of Kentucky transfer Jasper Johnson shows Arkansas is actively looking to bolster its backcourt after missing out on another high-profile guard earlier this offseason. Johnson’s potential addition could provide valuable experience and scoring punch to an Arkansas team that had one of the nation’s most potent offenses last season.
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Registration opens for Arkansas urban deer hunts
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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Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for June 22, 2026
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.
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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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