Arkansas
Players on the Arkansas Razorbacks the Auburn Tigers Need to Keep an Eye On
The Auburn Tigers will get their first taste of SEC play in 2024 when they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks this Saturday.
Arkansas is off to a 2-1 start this season, its loss coming on the road in overtime against No. 16 Oklahoma State.
The Razorbacks will be looking to settle the score after Auburn blew them out on the road last season. The Tigers won 48-10 in one of their more dominant performances of the season.
Who are some of the most important players to watch on Arkansas?
Offense:
Taylen Green, QB
Green, a 6-foot-6 dual-threat quarterback, joined Arkansas via the transfer portal this offseason after spending the previous three seasons with Boise State.
Green is 53-of-94 through the air so far this season for 806 yards but only three touchdowns. On the ground, Green has picked up 245 yards and four touchdowns off 41 carries.
Auburn’s defense had the chance to play against a dual-threat quarterback last week in New Mexico’s Devon Dampier. The Tigers will hope to see that experience pay off.
Andrew Armstrong, WR
Armstrong, a 6-foot-4 wide receiver, has enjoyed a fast start in his second season with the Razorbacks.
Armstrong has caught 18 passes for 301 yards, leading Arkansas in both categories. However, Armstrong is still waiting for his first touchdown catch of the season.
Armstrong will provide Auburn’s secondary, a unit that has struggled at times this season and is already dealing with injuries, with the biggest challenge it has faced so far this season.
Ja’Quinden Jackson, RB
Jackson, a 6-foot-2 running back, could not have asked for a much better start to the season, also his first with the Razorbacks.
On 47 carries, Jackson has picked up 397 yards and six touchdowns and is averaging 8.4 yards per attempt, leading the team in all four categories.
Between a quarterback who can extend plays with his legs like Green and a powerful running back like Jackson, stopping the run will be a tough task for Auburn. It will, however, be a determining factor in the outcome of the game.
Defense:
Xavian Sorey Jr., LB
Sorey, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker who spent the previous three seasons with Georgia, was another transfer portal addition Arkansas made over the offseason.
Sorey has led the Razorbacks in tackles so far this season with 23 and tackles for loss with three.
Auburn and Arkansas go head-to-head at 2:30 p.m. CT inside Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. ESPN will carry the broadcast.
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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