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Jaivion Martin hoping to turn heads at Arkansas on Friday
FAYETTEVILLE — Pflugerville (Texas) Class of 2026 three-star tight end Jaivion Martin is among the campers at Arkansas on Friday.
Martin, 6-3, 255, had a very good sophomore season. He caught 32 passes for 557 yards and two touchdowns. The colleges have taken notice with nine already extending an offer including Arizona State, Duke, North Texas and several others. Prior to Arkansas’ camp on Friday Martin talked about why he chose to make the trip to Fayetteville.
“Really I just wanted to see how it was,” Martin said. “How they look. Looking at the coaches and I wanted to come see for myself. How they are looking on my end.”
If Martin attends Arkansas he would play for Morgan Turner, who has put numerous tight ends in the NFL.
“I’ve seen that,” Martin said. “That is why I came. He’s a really good coach. He’s been putting people in the NFL and hoping he can do same for me if I come here. I’m expecting to have a good relationship with him after this camp.”
As far as your play at tight end, what do you do well?
“I catch the ball,” Martin said. “I can get open and can catch difficult balls. Catching puts me over the top right now.”
Martin was working inside the Walker Pavilion doing some testing prior to the camp. He likes what he has seen of the facilities to this point.
“I have been impressed so far,” Martin said. “This is a good indoor field. Looking at the weight room. Coach Turner said he’s going to give me a tour of the facilities so I can see more.”
With nine offers so far Martin has seen the colleges showing strong interest. He talked about what an offer from the Razorbacks would mean to him.
“A lot,” Martin said. “I watch their games a lot and been keeping up with them. I asked my mom can I go because I want to see how it feels up there? So far I’ve been loving it and all the hospitality I’ve been getting.”
If the Razorbacks do offer him they will become his first in the SEC. That would hold special meaning to Martin.
“It would mean a lot,” Martin said. “I love the SEC and I love competing with people. That’s my favorite thing. Compete, that’s what the SEC is. The best place. For me I’m expected to play (in SEC) because I like to work.”
He rates among the Top 10 tight ends in the nation in 2026 by 247Sports. Click here for list.
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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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