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The Arkansas Razorbacks are aiming to bolster their struggling secondary this offseason, with LSU safety Jardin Gilbert, a top transfer prospect, among their targets. Gilbert, a four-star recruit with 24 career starts and 145 tackles, is set to visit Fayetteville soon. The Razorbacks have already secured six transfer defenders, including 11 combined interceptions, to improve their 104th national ranking in passing yards allowed. With room for more transfers and a focus on in-state recruiting, the Hogs are poised to make a strong push in the SEC.

Flu season is intensifying in Arkansas, with Fayetteville Public Schools bolstering sanitation efforts. Parents are urged to monitor children for symptoms, practice good hygiene, and report diagnoses to help curb spread and maintain a healthy learning environment.

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Arkansas Razorbacks are vying for Old Dominions JaCory Thomas, a top-ranked wide receiver in the transfer portal. Thomas, who had a breakout season last year, is also being courted by Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, and Florida. The Razorbacks are rebuilding their passing game with new transfers and are making aggressive moves in the portal, landing key pieces like Terence Roberson, Ty Lockwood, and Jeremy Evans. With a strong transfer class, the Razorbacks are poised for a successful 2026 season, especially if they secure Thomas commitment.

Family Feud: Stubblefields Legacy Divides Arkansas Senate District The late Arkansas state Senator Gary Stubblefields family is divided over who should fill his Senate District twenty-six seat. His son Joshua and brother Jimmy back businessman Brad Simon, while his widow Kathi and daughter Amber Sullivan support retired businessman Wade Dunn. The runoff between Simon and Dunn will be held on February third, with the winner facing independent Adam Watson in the March third special general election. The familys divided support highlights the struggle for Stubblefields legacy in the district spanning parts of Franklin, Johnson, Logan, and Sebastian counties.

A heated legal battle unfolds as Republican candidate Laura Missy Wardlaw faces a lawsuit challenging her eligibility for Arkansas House District ninety-four. Her opponent, John Kyle Day, claims shes ineligible due to a 2018 conviction under the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Wardlaw disputes this, arguing she was never convicted. The case involves several respondents, including the Secretary of State and local election boards. Both candidates are ready to argue their case in Tuesdays hearing, with the outcome potentially impacting the March third primary ballots.

Arkansas Razorbacks football coach Ryan Silverfield secures three key transfer portal signings, including offensive lineman Terence Roberson Junior from Ouachita Baptist University, linebacker Jeremy Evans from Baylor, and tight end Ty Lockwood from Boston College. Roberson, a second-team All-Great American Conference honoree, chose Arkansas over powerhouses like Texas, LSU, and Oklahoma. Evans, a redshirt junior, brings solid experience with seven tackles and a quarterback hurry this season. Lockwood, a highly rated four-star tight end, saw action in all twelve games for Boston College this year. These moves come as Arkansas has signed twenty-nine transfers since the portal opened, ranking number eleven nationally.

The University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team begins its preseason on Monday, following a new NCAA rule. Coach Dave Van Horn, in his 24th year, addresses last years heartbreaking loss and welcomes a new roster with eleven drafted players. Position battles heat up across the diamond and pitching staff, with returners, freshmen, and transfers vying for spots. Despite losing outfielder Brenton Clark to injury, the team remains optimistic with experienced arms and young talent. The Razorbacks aim for another deep run in the SEC season.