Arkansas
Iredale Getting Hot, Completes Blazing Razorback Offense
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — South Carolina coach Paul Mainieri was simply playing the numbers Sunday against Arkansas.
With runners on second and third and one out in a two-run game, Mainieri had a choice, either face Kuhio Aloy, the Razorbacks’ best hitter this season, or put him at first and set up a force out at every base and face third baseman Brent Iredale.
Iredale was 2-for-17 with 10 strikeouts in SEC play when he went to the plate with a point to prove.
Turns out, the Aussie got the last laugh, hitting a grand slam to apply the coupe de grace on a dominant SEC sweep over South Carolina, outscoring the Gamecocks 35-9 across the three games.
Intentional walk to face @BrentIredale?
GONNA REGRET THAT ONE, MATE! pic.twitter.com/vXK4ND8pwJ
— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) March 23, 2025
“It’s like you [messed] up basically,” Iredale said amidst the laughter from the media. A teammate told him he could say that. “It’s my turn to show you what I can do.”
Even though Iredale is off to a slow start, he’s still happy with where he’s at and the overall headspace at the plate.
“I’m seeing the ball pretty well,” Iredale said. “I don’t know exactly why I’m not hitting the ball, but I’m seeing it fine. I’m not swinging at bad pitches all at-bats, but stuff is starting to click.”
Iredale was one of the team’s hottest hitters to start the year to start the season, but has cooled off over the past few weeks. The bottom of the line-up picked up the slack in the series to give the Hogs a 5-1 start for the second straight year in SEC play.
“You’re never going to have nine hitting at a time,” Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said. “If you can have five guys hitting and the other guys working the count, even though they’re not getting their hits, it’s going to make it better for everybody.”
Iredale just missed a grand slam in the fifth inning, sending a ball to the warning track in right for a go-ahead sac fly, losing a bet to the batboy in the process.
We go up on @BrentIredale‘s sac fly! pic.twitter.com/1a5kucmBCt
— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) March 23, 2025
“I had a little bet with one of my coach’s kids that he’d give me his shoes if I get a grand slam,” Iredale said. “Unfortunately, I flew out to right. I’m just trying to put good swings on every at bat. That’s all I’m trying to do.”
Despite Iredale’s struggles, he’s still tied for second on the team with 10 RBIs in SEC play for a team that is averaging 10.8 runs per game.
Arkansas will face Missouri State 6 p.m. Tuesday before heading on the road against Vanderbilt to continue SEC play. Tuesday’s game will be streamed on SEC+.
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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
IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.
The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.
“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.
Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.
Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.
The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.
The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.
For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.
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