Arkansas
Oklahoma State Looking to Make Bank Against Hogs on ABC
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – One has to wonder if Oklahoma State will huddle a lot more in its game against Arkansas on ABC in Week 2 of the college football season. If so, it’s, as the 1990s rap song used to put it, all about the Benjamins.
A major network game that will draw audiences looking to skip commercials during the Texas vs. Michigan game has the potential for a lot of eyeballs and Mike Gundy and his braintrust at Oklahoma State are hoping the Cowboys can make the game pay off in more ways than just television money.
ESPN is reporting OSU will enter the game with QR codes on the backs of players’ helmets that link to the school’s NIL fund in hopes curious people will scan it and possibly send a little cash their way so the program can finish making its down payment on running back Ollie Gordon with a little left over to nab a lineman to be named later.
While the Cowboys tend to take longer than the typical no-huddle team to get the play off while looking over the defense and shifting formations, it’s unlikely the Hogs will see Gundy suddenly start having Alan Bowman lead huddles for the sake of hoping a nice medium close-up will make it possible for Bill in Broken Arrow to scan the back of his head and donate a tank of gas worth of change to the program.
If that starts happening, then the odds of Arkansas pulling off an early season upset will go way up because the Cowboys will clearly be more concerned about their NIL coffers than the Razorbacks. However, based on Gundy’s firm statement last week that players need to stop having their agents calling up the football offices trying to negotiate better NIL deals, it seems money has definitely been an early season distraction.
It’s not much to work with, but it might be the opening Arkansas needs to steal one early and build a little momentum much in the way Missouri was able to do with its long field goal win over Kansas State last year. It definitely sounds like an easy way to get into the heads of players if the Hogs want to talk a little trash.
Every little advantage counts. These QR codes might be an advantage in the long run, but, for one afternoon, it might be the Razorbacks’ missing link.
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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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