Arkansas
Jonas Aidoo dazzles in win over Mississippi State
FAYETTEVILLE — Jonas Aidoo’s final college season hasn’t exactly gone as planned. A foot surgery in the offseason hampered him for most of the schedule, but he closed out the regular season on a high note in the Razorbacks’ 93-92 win over No. 25 Mississippi State on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena.
21 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three blocks, along with what ended up being the game-winning free throw with 11 seconds left, were credited to the fourth-year center. Aidoo said after the game that it’s all starting to come together after he’s recovered from his injury.
“Before, the games I was playing in, like my foot was killing me, I could barely move,” Aidoo said. “But now I can move now. I still have a little bit of pain, but it’s definitely tolerable. I’m just thankful that that pain is starting to go away finally.”
Aidoo’s play was critical in the first half of the game, as Trevon Brazile picked up two fouls early and had to sit for the remaining time, so it was up to Aidoo to anchor the post. In the first 20 minutes, he scored 11 points and had eight rebounds as well.
“Just got to go out there and play,” Aidoo said. “I don’t think about fouls or not. Just go out there and try to make winning plays at the end of the day. We’re not trying to worry about all those little mental things. Just go out there and play, try and win the game.”
Aidoo was heavily involved in the final seconds of the game. Along with his final free throw, he defended the final two shots that Mississippi State attempted, both of which were missed.
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“I was just trying to go up and finish it, because there was like one second left on the shot clock,” Aidoo said of Arkansas’ final offensive possession. “And then, (I was) trying to just think back to Texas, when I made those free throws, when the second one hit back rim, I panicked a little bit.
“Then on defense, they got an offensive rebound, I panicked a little more, they missed it. But it was just the relief, but I’m just thankful we won that game.”
The Razorbacks will need Aidoo to play at this level from here on out, as the SEC Tournament starts Wednesday. Arkansas will face South Carolina in the first round.
Tipoff for that game is set for noon CT and it will air on the SEC Network. Stay tuned to HawgBeat for the latest in Arkansas basketball as the Hogs try to make some March magic.
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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