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Arkies in the Beltway | Week of Jan. 14, 2024 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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January 14, 2024

Arkies in the Beltway | Week of Jan. 14, 2024 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

This is “Arkies in the Beltway” for the week of Jan. 14, 2024. I’m Alex Thomas, the Washington correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

The new year has been busy so far.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., led a coalition of lawmakers to the southern border to begin 2024. Congressional Republicans continue to press the Biden administration to implement stricter immigration policies.

Arkansas Reps. Rick Crawford and French Hill joined their Republican colleagues on the trip.

STORY: Crawford, Hill part of GOP border trip urging stricter immigration policies

Hill, of Little Rock, received a commitment from the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development about solving housing issues in Little Rock.

Secretary Marcia Fudge appeared before the House Financial Services Committee last Thursday, during which Hill asked about problems within the Little Rock housing authority.

STORY: HUD secretary promises solutions addressing Little Rock housing authority problems

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., wants more information about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s recent hospitalization.

Cotton, of Little Rock, joined Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on a letter requesting answers regarding the secrecy surrounding Austin’s treatment for prostate cancer.

STORY: Cotton, U.S. Senate colleagues seek answers regarding Austin’s hospitalization

Arkansas’ U.S. senators honored the Harding University football program last week on the Senate floor.

Cotton and Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution commending the Bisons for their NCAA Division II national championship and 15-0 record.

STORY: Boozman, Cotton recognize Harding for championship performance

Thanks for supporting “Arkies in the Beltway!” Stay up to date with all Arkansas news at arkansasonline.com. You can get in touch with me on social media; my handle on all platforms is @AlexHouseThomas.

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Homicide suspect causes barricade situation in east Arkansas jail

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November 27, 2024

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Homicide suspect causes barricade situation in east Arkansas jail

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Ark. — A suspect in a Helena-West Helena homicide caused a barricade situation Tuesday as he was being processed in the Phillips County Detention Center.

Authorities said a prisoner who was being processed at the jail was able to get hold of some type of instrument and cause harm to himself.

He barricaded himself in the processing area and pepper spray was used to subdue him.

The prisoner was taken to the local emergency room for treatment. No one else was injured.

Helena-West Helena Police Chief Vincent Bell said he doesn’t know much more about what happened at the jail, but said the inmate is connected to a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect was being held in connection to an incident where a man was shot dead in the doorway of O’Reilly Auto Parts in West Helena.

The shooting was the result of a disagreement that started in front of a motel, and the victim ran to the front of O’Reilly’s where he was fatally shot.

Chief Bell offered no details on a motive or the name of the victim.

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VIDEO: Arkansas players press conference – Missouri week

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November 26, 2024

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VIDEO: Arkansas players press conference – Missouri week

Arkansas QB Taylen Green, OL Addison Nichols, DT Cam Ball and DB Doneiko Slaughter, preview press conference ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the No. 24 Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.

Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT and the game will air on SEC Network. Check out our homepage for more coverage of the Hogs.

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Hoop Hogs analytics update – 11/26

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November 26, 2024

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The No. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks are currently 5-1 on the young season after a 109-35 win over Marland-Eastern Shore on Monday night.

According to KenPom, Arkansas jumped from 40th to 38th following the victory over the Hawks. The Razorbacks efficient defensive night pushed them to sixth in defensive efficiency, up four spots from 10th.

“Defensively, we’re one of the best teams in the country and we want to continue to hand our hats on how we are defensively,” Arkansas associate head coach Chin Coleman said postgame. “And a lot of stuff that we do defensively, it doesn’t matter who we play, because it’s our scheme. It’s our schematics and it works. As long as we’re in the right spots and we’re doing what we teach, it’ll work against anyone.”

The Razorbacks eclipsed the 100-point mark, shot 55.6% from the field and hit three-pointers at a 44.1% clip. As a result, Arkansas’ offensive metrics received a major boost.

Freshman guard Boogie Fland was awarded team MVP from KenPom after the game. He had an offensive rating of 194.0 and scored 16 points on 3-of-5 shooting which included two makes from deep.

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