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Jefferson generates 4 TDs to power Arkansas past Cincinnati
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson felt disrespected when he wasn’t named to any preseason all-Southeastern Convention workforce.
Jefferson’s opening week efficiency may earn extra consideration for the participant who had the SEC’s second-best touchdown-to-interception ratio final yr and was the main returning rusher on the place within the convention..
Jefferson threw for 223 yards and three touchdowns and ran for one more 62 yards and a rating to steer No. 19 Arkansas to a 31-24 win over No. 23 Cincinnati on Saturday.
“Appears to me like when the sport will get somewhat tighter, somewhat nearer, when he’s actually acquired to take over the sport, he’s acquired the knack to do it,” Arkansas coach Sam Pittman mentioned. “Appeared to me like most each time we want him to win the sport, he makes some form of play.
Jefferson established himself as escape-artist of types final yr, his 240-pound body proving tough to take down. Little modified there as most of his yards on the bottom got here after contact towards Cincinnati. By way of the air, he constructed a rapport with tight finish Trey Knox who caught two of the three landing tosses, together with one which was fairly actually a toss: a jump-pass from 5 yards to provide Arkansas a 14-0 lead at halftime.
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Cincinnati’s Ben Bryant, a switch from Japanese Michigan, in the end threw for extra yards passing (325) and only one fewer landing, however an interception on the Arkansas 20 was a Razorbacks rating on the following possession.
The choose was considered one of a number of errors the Bearcats made. 4 of Cincinnati’s first-half drives led to Arkansas territory, however the interception halted one and Ryan Coe missed two subject targets, together with one from 25 yards, as effectively.
Cincinnati had pulled inside a landing on Bryant’s throw to Nick Mardner midway via the third quarter after which recovered a Jefferson fumble inside his personal 10 on the following play. The Bearcats began three yards from the tip zone, however 4 penalties later, together with two for delay of sport, they managed only a 25-yard subject purpose.
Arkansas adopted with a 32-yard subject three minutes later and Jefferson threw his third landing on the possession that adopted, a 32-yarder to Knox, to rebuild the result in 14 factors.
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Knox, a senior, was a beginning large receiver his freshman yr and had 28 catches and three touchdowns, however had simply seven catches his sophomore season in Pittman’s debut 2020 season. He moved to tight finish and caught 20 balls as a junior final season. Saturday he had six catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
“He’s labored onerous at tight finish and he believes he’s a decent finish. He’s. He’s a very good one,” Pittman mentioned. “Coming off the sphere on his second TD and went down their facet and I mentioned ‘You cheerful you moved to tight finish?’ These are particular moments since you by no means know if it’s going to work out.”
The sport was Arkansas’ first Prime 25 matchup at dwelling since 2016.
The Razorbacks have been 9-4 final season, their greatest end since 2011 .
“When Cincinnati was placed on the schedule I used to be saying ‘why?’ to be trustworthy with you,” Pittman mentioned. “Am I tickled to loss of life that we’re 1-0 and we beat Cincinnati? Sure. I don’t wish to play them. We’ve already performed them as soon as. That’s a lot.”
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THE PORTAL GIVETH
Most of Arkansas’ massive performs not involving Knox and Jefferson got here from gamers picked up by way of the switch portal. Domineck (Georgia Tech) and Drew Sanders (Alabama) had sacks. Dwight McGlothern (LSU) had Arkansas’ interception. Matt Landers (Toledo) began and caught three passes for 43 yards whereas Haselwood (Oklahoma) had three grabs for 42 yards and the rating.
BEAT UP
Cincinnati’s rally got here largely due to the passing sport. Bryant took benefit of Arkansas shedding beginning nickel Myles Slusher and beginning security Jalen Catalon late within the second quarter and early within the second half.
The Bearcats’ first landing got here instantly after Catalon, a preseason first-team All-SEC choice and former freshman All-American, left the sport.
Pittman mentioned Slusher needs to be OK going ahead, however he was much less certain about Catalon. He didn’t disclose both damage.
THE TAKEAWAY
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Arkansas’ offense, with Jefferson at quarterback, is SEC worthy. The protection struggled within the second half after shedding two starters from the secondary.
Cincinnati had the expertise to win the sport, however its errors have been too plentiful towards a high quality opponent.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Arkansas ought to discover itself comfortably nonetheless ranked forward of its SEC opener subsequent week.
Cincinnati is more likely to fall out of the Prime 25 regardless of a good exhibiting.
UP NEXT
Arkansas opens SEC play towards South Carolina at dwelling in Week 2. The sport will probably be South Carolina’s first in Fayetteville since 2013.
Cincinnati will host FCS opponent Kennesaw State at Nippert Stadium.
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Some Arkansas Veteran Affairs Department staff set to receive bonuses • Arkansas Advocate
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A panel of Arkansas lawmakers approved special compensation awards for maintenance workers at the Department of Veteran Affairs on Wednesday.
Current and incoming full-time maintenance staff at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemeteries, located in North Little Rock and Birdeye, and the Arkansas State Veterans Homes in North Little Rock and Fayetteville will be eligible for the $3,000 one-time awards, according to the request from the state’s Office of Personnel Management.
The Arkansas Legislative Council is expected to approve the measure Friday. The Uniform Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan Subcommittee gave approval with no debate or dissent.
The bonuses should “increase successful recruiting, and [lead to] better retention” of the employees in question, OPM Director Kay Barnhill wrote in the request to the subcommittee. Recruitment and retention of state employees has been a priority for state officials in recent months.
In October, lawmakers approved $5,000 one-time bonuses as recruitment and retention measures for nurses who care for people with profound intellectual disabilities at seven state-run facilities. The cumulative totals for the one-time payments were projected to be $510,000 at the Human Development Centers, $467,000 at the Arkansas State Hospital and $283,000 at the Arkansas Health Center, according to the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
Barnhill said at the time that she expected an upcoming pay plan overhaul across all agencies to increase nurses’ pay. In November, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the overhaul, highlighting salary increases with double-digit percentages for the positions most difficult to fill. Besides nurses, those positions included correctional officers, social services employees and Arkansas State Police officers.
The pay plan restructure will require legislative approval. Barnhill told the Personnel Subcommittee on Wednesday that OPM is “putting the finishing touches on it right now” after feedback from state agencies.
OPM “can certainly work toward” finishing the plan and sending it to lawmakers before the legislative session begins on Jan. 13, Barnhill said in response to questions from Rep. Lane Jean, R-Magnolia, co-chair of the Joint Budget Committee.
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Suspect in Sawmeal Restaurant shooting killed in officer-involved shooting in Arkansas – WBBJ TV
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December 7th, 2024 Adamsville, TN Shooting Update Press Release
📸: North Little Rock Police Department
On the date of December 7th, 2024, just after 4:00pm the Adamsville Police Department responded to the Sawmeal Restaurant located at 731 E Main Street in Adamsville, TN on the report of a gunshot injury that occurred in the parking lot. During the course of the investigation, APD was able to determine that the gunshot injury was directly correlated with an automobile theft that had occurred in the parking lot of the business. The actions and events surrounding that automobile theft included a use of force and intimidation, and the use and discharge of a firearm, in the perpetration of the crime. As a result, a 21-year-old male employee of the Sawmeal Restaurant suffered a single gunshot wound to the upper extremities. The victim was treated on the scene, stabilized by emergency medical services, and transported via aircraft to a medical facility for further treatment.
SEE ALSO: Adamsville Police investigating theft/shooting (12/7/24)
The Adamsville Police Department requested the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and immediately began to swiftly and diligently investigate this case. As a result of that investigation, we were quickly able to identify a suspect. On the following afternoon of December 8th, 2024, warrants for the arrest of the suspect in this case, Jeffery Lynn Marchbanks Jr., age 35, of Savannah, TN were obtained by the Adamsville Police Department for numerous felony charges to include Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Attempted First-Degree Murder and Carjacking. The Adamsville Police Department, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Marshals Service immediately began to work collaboratively to identify the whereabouts of Jeffery Marchbanks Jr. to bring him into custody.
Participating agencies were quickly able to identify that Mr. Marchbanks had fled the State of Tennessee and was not currently a threat locally. Based on the information gathered, the Adamsville Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and United States Marshals Service began collaborating with Arkansas State Police and the Little Rock Police Department to locate Mr. Marchbanks in the State of Arkansas. On the afternoon of 12/17/2024 APD was notified by North Little Rock PD that Mr. Marchbanks had been fatally wounded in an officer involved shooting in North Little Rock, AR after reportedly attempting to commit an armed robbery at a gas station in North Little Rock. The victim in our case was notified immediately by APD of the circumstances surrounding the incident in North Little Rock, AR. At this time, the case relating to the shooting at Sawmeal Restaurant is considered closed by APD.
I would like to take time to say “thank you” to APD Detective JP Kellum and our staff, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, and the 25th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for their exhaustive efforts, diligent work, and partnership on this case. Senseless, violent crime will not be tolerated in our community, and we will, as always, continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our community remains a safe place for our citizens and our visitors.
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Arkansas president electors cast votes for Trump, Vance
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) – Arkansas presidential electors cast their ballots for President and Vice President-elect of the United States on Tuesday.
According to content partner KARK, the six votes went to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. The six electors who cast votes represented the Republican Party of Arkansas.
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