Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Phantasma in the Ramble returns in the Lower Ramble on Friday, Oct.
23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 with a free laser light show and silent disco — featuring DJ sets. Produced by Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs with Downtown Fayetteville Coalition, sign-ups are available at 7, 8, and 9 p.m.
The University of Arkansas was rated failing by FIRE for its free speech environment after professor reprimands over controversial posters, a rescinded dean candidate offer, and installation of Ten Commandments displays per Act 573.
The administration said it values open dialogue + supports educational exchange.
Financial experts say Northwest Arkansas residents should review their insurance and plan carefully for rebuilding or relocating after severe storms.
Russ Kuhn of Merrill Lynch advises that weighing repair costs plus future risks can help families make sound long-term decisions.
Benton County's fire marshal has imposed a 24-hour ban on outdoor burning today as high temperatures and gusty winds raise wildfire risk.
Residents are urged to properly dispose of lit cigarettes and avoid creating additional fire hazards.
Arkansas football released its depth chart Monday ahead of the game against Vanderbilt.
The Razorbacks will play at 6 p.m. Saturday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville (the roster remains unchanged) and the game will air on ESPN2.
Saturday's game between Arkansas and Vanderbilt will feature the SEC's two least-efficient teams so far.
Efficiency ratings show Vanderbilt ranks 14th and Arkansas 15th on both offense and defense, and experts predict Vanderbilt will edge Arkansas 25-23.
Arkansas football, after a 24 to 17 loss to Tennessee, will travel to Vanderbilt on Saturday at 6 p.m.—coach Ryan Silverfield said the team plans to boost offensive consistency and reduce penalties on the road.
Arkansas men’s basketball was picked third in the SEC preseason poll released Monday, with freshman Jordan Smith earning second team honors and junior Billy Richmond on the third team.
Coach Calipari will speak at SEC Media Days on Wednesday at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook.
Matt Jones and Tom Murphy recapped the Razorbacks’ 24-17 loss to the Volunteers+they noted coach Ryan Silverfield’s late decision to give the ball away during the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast.
Arkansas volleyball setter Maggie McCarroll earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after record performances on Oct.
11 and Sunday that snapped an 18-match SEC losing streak; the Razorbacks will host No. 10 Tennessee Friday at 7 p.m. at Barnhill Arena.
Arkansas women’s basketball was picked 16th in the preseason SEC media poll Monday after finishing last season with a 1-15 record; coach Kelsi Musick will speak at SEC Media Days Wednesday at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook (3:50 to 4:05 p.m.).
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