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BREAKING: Razorbacks land Florida State transfer receiver
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Florida State transfer Jalen Brown has committed to Arkansas, according to 247sports.
Former Florida State and LSU wide receiver Jalen Brown is currently expected to transfer to Arkansas, a source tells @CBSSports/@247Sports.
Former top-70 overall recruit who had eight catches for FSU last season.https://t.co/10Sz3YwNKg pic.twitter.com/2VNORW5L7b
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) May 5, 2025
The 6-foot-1, 174 pound wideout spent his redshirt freshman season with the Seminoles. He started two games last season in nine appearances while posting eight receptions for 75 yards with four catches resulting in first downs.
Brown signed with LSU out of high school as the No. 91 overall prospect in the 2023 class, No. 14 among wide receivers and No. 19 ranked athlete in Florida, according to 247sports.
He chose the Tigers over 33 other offers including Michigan, Texas A&M, Auburn and many others.
Brown is now Arkansas’ second addition from Florida State in the past 10 days as his teammate, quarterback Trever Jackson, signed with the program April 24.
Jackson played one snap against Charleston Southern during the 2024 season which resulted in a two-yard rush in the latter stages of the fourth quarter.
Jackson will have four seasons of eligibility remaining after spending his freshman year as the scout team quarterback.
The former Seminole signed as the No. 89 overall ranked quarterback and No. 1,216 overall transfer in the portal. He signed with Florida State’s No. 11 ranked recruiting class as a 4-star prospect, No. 391 overall, No. 26 passer and No. 54 athlete in Florida, according to 247sports.
Arkansas’ portal haul consists of 31 players and currently ranks No. 10 in the SEC, No. 17 nationally, according to 247sports portal rankings.
The Razorbacks’ offense was one of the best in the FBS with 246 chunk plays of 10+ yards in 2024 which ranked No. 3 nationally, an improvement from just 139 such plays (No. 108) in 2023.
Arkansas made an effort this offseason to be a tad more explosive with several smaller, shiftier receivers combined with taller, physical options like sophomore Monte Harrison, Florida/Pitt transfer Andy Jean and Charlotte transfer Omega Blake.
Arkansas produced the SEC’s leading receiver in 2024, Andrew Armstrong, who caught 78 passes for 1,140 yards and one touchdown in 2024. He signed a free agent deal with the Miami Dolphins following the NFL Draft last weekend.
Even when it seems Arkansas might be done adding players to its roster this offseason, coach Sam Pittman continues to pull out surprises including the addition of linebacker Andrew Harris from UCF.
Hawaii transfer wide receiver Dekel Crowdus also received an offer from the Razorbacks last week along with interest from Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Washington State and many others.
The former 4-star prospect originally signed with Kentucky as a member of its 2021 high school class where he made minimal impact before transferring to Hawaii following the the 2023 season.
In his lone season on the island, Crowdus caught 16 passes for 402 yards and four touchdowns, surpassing 50 yards receiving in five games last season.
As a recruit, Crowdus amassed over 20 offers and was ranked as the No. 307 overall prospect for 2021, No. 49 among wide receivers and No. 4 athlete in Kentucky.
First-year wide receiver O’Mega Blake took a similar path, transferring down to Charlotte from South Carolina after an up and down tenure with the Gamecocks.
A potential date for a visit from Crowdus has yet to be announced but would not be a surprise considering how transfer portal recruiting has panned out this offseason.
Arkansas Wide Receiver Chart
O’Mega Blake, Redshirt Senior
Raylen Sharpe, Redshirt Senior
Kam Shanks, Redshirt Sophomore
Ismael Cisse, Redshirt Sophomore
Jalen Brown, Redshirt Sophomore
Monte Harrison, Sophomore
C.J. Brown, Sophomore
Krosse Johnson, Redshirt Freshman
Zach Taylor, Redshirt Freshman
Courtney Crutchfield, Redshirt Freshman
Jace Brown, Freshman
Ja’kayden Ferguson, Freshman
Antonio Jordan, Freshman
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Convicted Arkansas businesswoman seeking probation in wire fraud case
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — An Arkansas businesswoman who pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud is seeking a downward departure in her sentencing.
Chandler Wilson Carroll’s defense is arguing that while she acknowledges the offense is serious, other factors indicate that a lighter sentencing may be appropriate in this case.
Carroll’s offence level under the guidelines is 20, and her criminal history category is 1.
The defense cited a multitude of reasons, including her family history, mental illness history, lack of criminal history, and being a mother to small children.
The defense argued that under United States v. Chase, United States v. Lamoreaux, and United States v. Davis, she could qualify for a downward variance or departure.
The defendant underwent extensive mental health treatment after a suicide attempt in July 2025. Carroll was prescribed numerous medications and sought intensive treatment at a psychiatric facility in Little Rock.
She is currently anticipating entering into a trauma-centered treatment program, which will take a year to complete.
The defense also argues that the defendant’s need to care for her children is a proper factor to consider in determining this sentence.
Carroll is currently undergoing a divorce from her husband, who she claims was physically abusive to one of the children in August of 2025.
A separate investigation into that incident is ongoing.
The husband no longer lives at the house and Carroll does not want her husband to have custody of the children if she is incarcerated. However, her mother, is disabled and cannot assume care of the children. The defense argues that the children are at a age in particular need of their mother.
Lastly, the defense cited Carroll’s lack of criminal history, and that she is no danger to the public of committing further crimes. They also cite her need for long-term mental health treatment, of which the quality may not be as high in a prison system.
The defense asks for a probationary period, accompanied by a fine or community service in lieu of prison time.
According to federal court documents obtained in April 2024, Carroll was facing 4 counts of wire fraud and 4 counts of money laundering for abusing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Carroll was an owner of 3 different businesses involved in the alleged fraud: WilCarr Ventures, Wilson Carroll Research Services (WCRS), and Brook Haven Lodge.
In total, Carroll was awarded a little over $2 million in small business loans.
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Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for Dec. 15, 2025
The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
23-35-59-63-68, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
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Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
Midday: 2-3-5
Evening: 7-2-6
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
Midday: 0-1-9-4
Evening: 8-3-6-1
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
12-16-27-34-41, Lucky Ball: 12
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Winning Natural State Jackpot numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
16-18-25-27-36
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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.
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College Basketball AP Top 25: Vanderbilt, Arkansas lead SEC’s 7 ranked squads
The Week 7 college basketball AP Top 25 came out on Monday morning. Like it did much of last season, the SEC again paces the nation in ranked teams (7). The order and composition of those respective schools, though, is a bit non-traditional.
Vanderbilt (No. 13) is the conference’s highest-ranked team. The Commodores, under head coach Mark Byington, are 10-0 following a victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday. They won the Battle 4 Atlantic during Feast Week and are the SEC’s last unbeaten squad. Arkansas (No. 14) slots right behind Vandy following an impressive 93-85 triumph over then-No. 16 Texas Tech. The Razorbacks had the second-biggest jump (+3) of any team in the AP poll, worse than only Nebraska (+8).
Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn and Florida all remain in the top 25. They were joined by Georgia, who snared the No. 25 spot. The Bulldogs (9-1) are ranked in back-to-back seasons for the second time this century (2001-02 & 2002-03) after an 84-65 drubbing of Cincinnati. You can see the full AP poll below:
- No. 1 – Arizona
- No. 2 – Michigan
- No. 3 – Duke
- No. 4 – Iowa State
- No. 5 – UCONN
- No. 6 – Purdue
- No. 7 – Gonzaga
- No. 8 – Houston
- No. 9 – Michigan State
- No. 10 – BYU
- No. 11 – Louisville
- No. 12 – North Carolina
- No. 13 – Vanderbilt
- No. 14 – Arkansas
- No. 15 – Nebraska
- No. 16 – Alabama
- No. 17 – Kansas
- No. 18 – Illinois
- No. 19 – Texas Tech
- No. 20 – Tennessee
- No. 21 – Auburn
- No. 22 – St. John’s
- No. 23 (Tied) – Florida
- No. 23 (Tied) – Virginia
- No. 25 Georgia
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