Arkansas
Hogs’ Will Have Hands Full With Tigers’ Top Offensive Weapon
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As demonstrated this past Saturday in LSU’s overitme win over then No. 8 Ole Miss, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier can sling it in what has become one of the SEC’s most dominant passing attacks.
As tough as Nussmeier is to defend, wide receiver Kyren Lacy is as explosive as any skill player in college football this season not named Tre Harris. Lacy has pulled in 30 receptions for 463 yards and six touchdowns through six games and helped the Tigers’ to one of their best wins under Coach Brian Kelly.
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“[Lacy’s] ability to control his body,” Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said Monday while discussing what makes the LSU receiver so dangerous. “He can go over the top of you, can stop on a dime. Probably that, his route running. He’s got everything.”
Lacy’s toughness especially stood out to Pittman. It’s a characteristic he values in his own players.
“The thing about Lacy is, if you look at that game, and I don’t know what it was, maybe play 15, 14, 21, somewhere in there, it looks like he gets hit,” Pittman said. “It looks like he can’t even come back. He goes out a play, comes back. He must be tougher than nails. He came back and then caught, I don’t know how many balls — a bunch — in the game and the winner.”
Shutting down LSU’s offense will be tough, but silencing a talent like Lacy who is ultra confident in his ability will be a greater task. The Tigers have formed what could be considered Wide Receiver U with as many NFL wideouts as they have produced since 2007.
Lacy has been targeted more than any other option for Nussmeier, which shouldn’t change at Arkansas. The Razorbacks boast one of the better pass defenses in the country, sitting in the Top 40 in completion percentage while giving up six touchdown passes.
The Hogs’ defense has also limited opponents’ big play capability allowing only 19 plays of 20+ yards (No. 23 nationally, No. 4 SEC). Lacy should test Arkansas’ strength as he’s already snagged 17 passes of 15+ yards and eight for more than 25+ including the game winner against Ole Miss.
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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.
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.
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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