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Gov. Sanders appoints Scott Ford to University of Arkansas Board – Talk Business & Politics

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March 4, 2024

Gov. Sanders appoints Scott Ford to University of Arkansas Board – Talk Business & Politics

Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Monday (March 4) that she is appointing Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford of Little Rock to the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas. Ford, whose term will expire March 1, 2034, will replace Morril Harriman, a former State Senator and former chief of staff to Gov. Mike Beebe.

“I am proud to appoint Scott Ford, a highly respected, accomplished entrepreneur, to serve on the board of trustees at the University of Arkansas,” Sanders said. “From Rwanda all the way to Conway, Arkansas, he has helped attract businesses, jobs, and opportunities. I am confident that his strong leadership, character, and experience will make him an invaluable member of the board of trustees.”

Ford is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Westrock Coffee and former CEO of Alltel Corp.

Ford also serves as a Special Advisor to the Stephens Group where he brings experience in managing and operating private and public companies, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with a business undergoing accelerated growth initiatives.

He also serves on the Board of Directors of AT&T, Inc. and Agaciro Development Fund, the sovereign wealth fund for the Republic of Rwanda. He has served on the Board of Directors of Tyson Foods and served as the Chairman of the Little Rock Branch of the St. Louis Federal Reserve.

Ford holds a B.S.B.A in Finance from the University of Arkansas.

“It is a great honor and privilege to be appointed by Governor Sanders to serve on the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees,” Ford said. “Governor Sanders puts the people of her state first, empowering all Arkansans to get off the sidelines and into the workforce. She is taking Arkansas to the top. I look forward to working with the board and the administration as we prepare the next generation of leaders to take our state to the next level.”

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Ohio State assistant coach plucked by Arkansas after loss in Big Ten title game

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December 8, 2025

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Ohio State assistant coach plucked by Arkansas after loss in Big Ten title game

The Ohio State Buckeyes are losing a key member of head coach Ryan Days’s staff to an SEC program, according to several reports.

Marcus Johnson, assistant offensive line coach for Ohio State in 2025, is set to move to Arkansas after only one year in Columbus.

In Fayetteville, Johnson will be reunited with newly appointed Razorbacks’ head coach Ryan Silverfield, for whom Johnson played with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 season.

BREAKING: Arkansas is hiring Ohio State assistant coach Marcus Johnson as one of their offensive line coaches according to multiple reports. pic.twitter.com/FB2NCzuLP6
— The Scarlet and Gray Podcast (@TheSG_Podcast) December 8, 2025

Johnson’s departure is the second significant blow to Day’s offensive coaching staff, just a few days after former Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline was tabbed as the next head coach for the University of South Florida Bulls.

Johnson reported directly to Buckeye’s offensive line coach Tyler Bowen during his lone season at Columbus. He also worked closely with assistant O-line coach Charlie Dickey and Football QC/offense Austin Fields on Coach Day’s staff.

Johnson has previous SEC ties, as he was a second-team all-conference O-lineman for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2001 to 2004 before being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by Minnesota in ‘05. He also had a brief stint playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Hartford Colonials of the UFL.

Silverfield is also hiring Memphis Tigers’ assistant coach/offensive line Jeff Myers to team up with Johnson in taking command of the Razorbacks offensive line, after the previous offensive line coach — Eric Mateos — was informed that he was being let go by the new regime.

Before landing with the Buckeyes, Johnson spent two seasons coaching Purdue’s offensive line. His previous stops as a football coach include Duke (2016-2017), Mississippi State (2018-2019) and Missouri (2020-2022).

Now Johnson and Myers will take the reins of arguably Arkansas’ best unit, as the O-line for Arkansas was graded as the second best in the country by Pro Football Network.

News of Johnson’s departure comes off the heels of the Buckeyes’ first loss of the season, a tight 13-10 affair in the Big Ten Championship Game against Indiana. Despite falling to the still undefeated Hoosiers, Ohio State is ranked No. 2 in the College Football Playoff bracket, meaning they still receive a bye in the first round. Hartline will continue to call offensive plays for the still defending National Champions Buckeyes in the CFP tournament, despite pulling double duty as he makes his first moves as the new man in charge at USF.

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Arkansas Lottery Cash 3, Cash 4 winning numbers for Dec. 7, 2025

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12 hours ago

December 8, 2025

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The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 results for each game:

Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 7 drawing

Evening: 3-3-1

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Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 7 drawing

Evening: 6-6-4-2

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 7 drawing

05-08-11-12-34, Lucky Ball: 04

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Winning Natural State Jackpot numbers from Dec. 7 drawing

07-27-30-33-39

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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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Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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Arkansas State to face Missouri State in first ever X-Box Bowl

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December 7, 2025

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Arkansas State to face Missouri State in first ever X-Box Bowl

The first-ever X-Box Bowl is expected to be played in Frisco, Texas. It’s an early bowl game, which will feature Arkansas State vs. Missouri State.

Missouri State was 7-5 this season in Conference USA. They’re heading into the X-Box Bowl having lost three of their last five games, including the final game of the season against USC. Arkansas State was 6-6 this season in the Sun Belt. While the Red Wolves are coming off a win over SE Missouri to end the season, they had lost four straight games before that.

Here’s everything you need to know to buy Arkansas State vs. Missouri State tickets in the X-Box Bowl: