Arkansas
‘Play With a Chip!’ Ole Miss Football Wins ‘Statement Game’ Over Arkansas
The No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels put offensive fireworks on display in their 63-31 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, and the players credit attitude and preparation for that result.
After record-setting games by both quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Jordan Watkins, both players were made available to the media where they emphasized the work they put in leading up to this weekend.
The Rebels (7-2, 3-2 SEC) needed to win on Saturday to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive ahead of a massive matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs each week. That could be stressful for some teams, but Dart believes it has led to a certain positive attitude each week during practice.
“Our backs are against the wall each week,” Dart said. “We know that, and we understand the expectation that we have for ourselves. We play with a chip [on our shoulder]. Honestly, we feel like each and every week, we’ve got nothing to lose now. We’re going to go give it our all. I thought we did an amazing job of preparing this week, and it really showed up today.”
After the game, head coach Lane Kiffin revealed that he told his team this week that they are one of the best squads in the country, when mistakes don’t derail their performances. Watkins agreed with that statement, and he believes the Rebels recaptured some of the nation’s attention with Saturday’s win.
“I think so, and I think this was a really big statement game for us,” Watkins said. “Coach Kiffin preached it all week, especially last night in the team meeting. We were able to come out here and show the country what we can do. There’s a lot of talk, and just being able to persevere over it and come out on top today, I think we woke a lot of people up.”
Now, Ole Miss will shift its focus to the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs who come to Oxford next week. Georgia claimed a win over Florida on Saturday, and it has one loss on the year that came at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Next week is obviously a huge test for the Rebels, but it’s just another match up in game-by-game mentality.
“Coming into this game, we had to win this game to get to the next one,” Dart said. “That’s where our mindset was. Walking off the field, we all understand what’s to come next week, and we’re excited for the opportunity.”
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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