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University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Toy Toss returns Nov. 12 | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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October 18, 2024

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Toy Toss returns Nov. 12 |
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

FORT SMITH — The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Toy Toss will return at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Stubblefield Center during the UAFS men’s basketball game.

Fans are encouraged to bring new, soft toys to donate. In exchange, they will receive free admission to the game, according to a news release from the university.

Following the Lions’ first point, fans will toss their toys onto the court to display of support for local organizations.

This year’s Toy Toss will benefit the Salvation Army, Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club, and the UAFS Lion Pride Pantry. Children from the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club will assist in gathering the toys from the court, the release states.

“This event brings so much joy to the community, and we’re proud to support local charities while creating such a memorable experience,” said Dyllan Newell, coordinator of student activities and civic engagement. “The Toy Toss has become a beloved tradition for Lions fans, and we’re excited to see it continue to grow.”

Leading up to the Toy Toss, toys are being collected on campus until Nov. 8 in the Campus and Community Engagement Office, located in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. On campus, registered student organizations will compete to see who can donate the most toys, with the winner announced at halftime of the Nov. 12 game.

In addition to the on-campus collection site, the United Way of Fort Smith Area will conducting a citywide toy drive with companies including Arvest Bank, ArcBest, ABB and BHC Insurance hosting collection boxes.

Area K-12 schools will also host collection bins, with each school vying for the traveling Toy Toss trophy. Toys will be counted at the door of the Nov. 12 game, and students from the winning school will receive the trophy and a Lion-themed prize.

Toy Toss was established in 2010 on the UAFS campus, and has become a signature event for the university, capturing the attention of fans across the state and on ESPN, the release states.

Children from the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club will assist in gathering the toys from the court during the UAFS Toy Toss, set for Nov. 12. The Toy Toss was established in 2010 on the UAFS campus, and has become a signature event for the university. (University of Arkansas at Fort Smith/Submitted Photo)

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Hogs Add Another Major Playmaker to Talented 2026 Class

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November 24, 2024

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Hogs Add Another Major Playmaker to Talented 2026 Class

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Razorbacks received good news on the recruiting front with the addition of four-star wide receiver Dequane Prevo, he announced Sunday night on Instagram.

The 5-foot-10, 160 pound speedster committed to Arkansas over offers from Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Penn State, Texas, Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss, Oregon and many others. Prevo is the No. 292 ranked prospect in the class of 2026, No. 47 receiver and No. 40 player in the state of Texas.

He ran a 22-second 200-meter dash as a freshman at the football factory known as Liberty-Euylau in Texarkana, Texas. Prevo has shown to be a playmaker at wideout catching 62 passes for 1,355 yards and 20 touchdown receptions.

Arkansas’ current 2026 class is off to an exceptional start ranked in the top ten nationally with four 4-star prospects headlined by Durant, Oklahoma defensive end Colton Yarbrough. 4-star passer Jayvon Gilmore, 4-star safety Adam Auston and 4-star safety and two-time MaxPreps all-American Tay Lockett are also notable commitments for the cycle.

With the addition of Prevo, Arkansas’ 2026 class keeps the Razorbacks firmly in the top 10 of 247sports composite recruiting rankings for next year’s cycle. The Hogs’ 2023 class soared as high as No. 3 early on during the 2023 class but after a few evaluation periods its class ended up a respectable No. 22 including a No. 11 ranked transfer portal haul.

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How to Watch: Mizzou Basketball Hosts Arkansas Pine-Bluff

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November 24, 2024

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How to Watch: Mizzou Basketball Hosts Arkansas Pine-Bluff

The Missouri Tigers have been rolling through their non-conference schedule. After a loss on the road to Memphis to open the season, Missouri has won the first four games of a 10-game stretch at home.

Sunday, Missouri will take on Arkansas Pine-Bluff in one of its final two matches before it faces another high major opponent: California in the second annual SEC-ACC challenge on Dec. 3.

Here’s how to watch and find Sunday afternoon’s matchup for the Missouri Tigers.

Who: Missouri Tigers (4-1, 0-0 SEC) vs. Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions (1-5, 0-0 SWA)

What: Missouri’s sixth game of the 2024-’25 season

Where: Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.

When: Sunday, November 24, 4:00 p.m.

TV: ESPN+, SECN+

Radio: Tiger Radio Network

Series: Missouri leads 3-0

Last Meeting: Nov. 6, 2023: Missouri opened the season with a 101-79 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff. Five different players scored over 15 points for Missouri, including Sean East II, Nick Honor, Noah Carter, Caleb Grill and Tamar Bates.

Last Time Out, Missouri: The Tigers handled business in a 91-56 win over Pacific. Guard Caleb Grill continued a hot streak, leading the team with 25 points, including 21 from three-point makes. Grill also notched a career-high with five steals.

Last Time Out, Arkansas Pine-Bluff:The Golden Lions fell on the road to Texas Tech, losing 98-64. Arkansas Pine-Bluff shot 52.1% from the field while Texas Tech shot 59.7%. The Golden Lions were led by guard Christian Moore with 20 points.

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Business people | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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November 24, 2024

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Business people | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Drew Waack has been appointed as mortgage adviser for United Federal Credit Union in Rogers. Waack is based at United’s Promenade branch, 2000 S. Promenade Blvd. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from John Brown University and an associate of arts and sciences degree from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Makyla Jackson has been hired by Kutak Rock LLP as an associate in the firm’s commercial litigation practice and will be working in the firm’s Fayetteville office. Jackson earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, and a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Kayla Sherrill has been hired by Kutak Rock LLP as an associate for the firm’s litigation practice and will be working in the firm’s Rogers office. Sherrill earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, and a bachelor of science from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Chelsey Deel has been hired as associate professor of pathology for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Deel earned her bachelor’s degree in biology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and her medical degree at the University of Texas Heath Science Center at San Antonio.

Alexis Gillett has been hired as associate professor of anatomy for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Gillett received her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, her doctorate of physical therapy from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and her doctor of education in educational leadership from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

Stephen Nix has been hired as assistant professor of pathology for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Nix received his bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

Trager Hintze has been hired as assistant professor of pharmacology for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Hintze received his bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Southern Virginia University and his doctor of pharmacy from Idaho State University.

Briefs are for people in Northwest Arkansas who are new hires, were promoted, received an award from outside their organization or received a certification. Email: [email protected] Information must be received by noon Wednesday prior to the Sunday the item is to be published.

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