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Alcohol Coming to Razorback Stadium
New concessions are on their way to Donald W Reynolds Stadium for the next football season. Club seat holders will be able to purchase beer and wine during Razorback football games. Pending approval for a license, this will make Arkansas the 8th SEC school to allow the purchase of alcohol during an on-campus sporting event.
Arkansas Razorback Baseball Dealing with the Cold Weather
Arkansas Razorback Baseball Dealing with the Cold Weather – by UATVSports’ Tyler Woessner Every year in mid-February, Arkansas head baseball coach Dave Van Horn finishes preparing his Diamond Hogs for the upcoming season. Usually it is cold outside, but this year has brought exceptional winter weather. With six inches of snow on the ground and sub-freezing…
Teen Steals $30,000 from OK Walmart Stores
A 17-year old has been arrested for stealing a total of $30,000 from three different Wal-Mart stores in Oklahoma. The boy, who’s name hasn’t been released, went into each store dressed in a Wal-Mart uniform and pretended to be a general manager. The boy was left alone in the cash room, where he pocketed the money. It is…
West Fork Woman Declared Fit to Stand Trial for Murder Plot
According to the Arkansas State Hospital, a West Fork woman accused of building a bomb as part of a plot to kill her husband is fit to stand trial. The medical report says that even though Shirley Mugley suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder, she is able to understand the proceedings…
9 Arrested in Benton County Drug Busts
Nine people have been arrested in the past week in multiple drug busts by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. In those arrests they have seized one vehicle, more than $5,600 in cash, 16 pounds of marijuana, a small amount of cocaine, 10 grams of methamphetamine, and one firearm.
Second Officer Fired in Connection With Rape Case
Another Fayetteville Police Officer has been fired. Former officer David Nguyen’s termination is linked to Jamison Stiles, who was fired and charged with rape. Documents obtained from Fayetteville PD say that a woman told Nguyen she had been sexually assaulted by former officer Stiles, but he did not report this to supervisors until questioned about it.
Students Attend Affordable Care Act Panel Discussion
Earlier tonight, students attended a panel discussion about the Affordable Care Act as the final event of the ASG Health Week. Dr. Hershey Garner, state representatives Charlie Collins and Greg Leding were the panelists for Obamacare and what it means for college students. ASG Chief of Staff Autumn Lewis says this year’s events were designed to help…
Athletes Worry About Security at Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Sochi are underway today before tomorrow’s official opening ceremony. Athletes competed in qualifying events. Competitors are not only worried about winning they are also focused on their security. Federal officials temporarily banned all liquids, gels, aerosols and powders on carry-on luggage on flights between the U-S and Russia. A law enforcement officer says the threat…
UofA Celebrates Black History Month
The U of A will be celebrating Black History Month with a series of events and celebrations. The Black Graduate Student Association will sponsor the 3rd-annual graduate and professional student conference starting tomorrow through February 9th. On the 14th, University Programs will present Loston Harris, Jazz Trio in the Arkansas Union Ballroom at 8-pm. Chartwell’s will hold a drawing in…
Flu Deaths in Arkansas Reach 39
The Arkansas Department of Health says the number of flu deaths this year has risen to 39. The A-D-H says the flu is causing severe illness and death in adults between the ages of 25 and 64.Of this age group, 27 people have died. The A-D-H says this year’s numbers are on track to tie last year’s…