Arkansas
Stephen Jones Confirms Arkansas Won’t Get Dime of NIL Money from Jerry Jones
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There’s little doubt Jerry Jones and his family have had a close relationship with the University of Arkansas and its athletics program.
The Dallas Cowboys owner has routinely appeared at games, including this past weekend against Texas, contributed to facilities and provided a home in the DFW Metroplex for the annual Southwest Classic game against Texas A&M. However, the relationship may not be as involved as Razorbacks fans imagine and isn’t necessarily one that will continue with the family into perpetuity.
Cowboys executive Stephen Jones, son of the infamous former Razorback, closed out his regulariinterview with 105.3 The Fan in Dallas with the K&C Masterpiece by answering a question many Arkansas fans have pondered, and in many cases, assumed was possible.
“Have you ever thought about tipping the scales on that rivalry and pumping all the NIL money into Arkansas and really just making this a no contest?” the host asked in regard to the renewed series against Texas in the SEC.
It’s an argument made on many message boards that is sometimes used as a reason against keeping Arkansas coach Sam Pittman. Certain fans just assume if a more high profile coach were brought in, then it would persuade the elder Jones to dip into his ever growing bank account and toss his spare millions into the Razorbacks’ NIL pot to purchase a dream season or two.
Unfortunately, according to Stephen Jones, that’s not going to happen. As in, never, ever going to happen.
“Well, we’ve got our own payroll, as you know, keeps us busy, and I don’t know that we need to add an NIL to it,” Jones said. “The other thing is, the NFL certainly has rules on the football side of things that really keep a finger on what an NFL owner can do in terms of NIL, which, of course, as you know, would make sense. You’ve got to come through college to the NFL. They keep a close eye on that and it’s really difficult to get involved in in that aspect of it as an NFL owner.”
As far as the idea the Jones family is strictly a Razorbacks family, it may have once been, but it’s now a divided home, which was on display this past weekend. As the years have gone by, the percentage of Texas fans in the household has increased.
“I think [Arkansas] had some opportunities late and some momentum, but didn’t quite work out for my Hogs this time,” Jones said. “But I’ve got a lot of family members, including three of my daughters, who are Longhorns, and so we’ve got a little split family going on here. But hats off to the Longhorns and wish them nothing but the best as they move forward and have a shot to pursue a national championship.”
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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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