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Gaven Smith, senior VP of engineering and technology at J.B.

Hunt Transport, uses family coaching lessons to guide 1,200 employees as he implements AI and innovative software solutions + builds leaders within his team.

A free two-day class to become a qualified prescribed burner will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday and Friday at the Family Nature Center in Springdale.

The classroom session is followed by a live fire demo + call 833-356-0847 to register.

Northwest Arkansas Community College received a three-year, $599,139 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to expand its LIFE program that supports high school students with summer activities, family nights, and a mentor stipend at its Bentonville campus.

The Arkansas Razorbacks start preseason camp today as coach Ryan Silverfield explains that quarterbacks K.J.

Jackson and A.J. Hill will share time in practice. The team will open its season on Sept. 5 against North Alabama at Razorback Stadium (3:15 p.m.).

USA Today’s preseason coaches poll released Tuesday ranked Ohio State first and Oregon second, with five SEC teams including Arkansas’ Razorbacks.

The Razorbacks face seven ranked opponents this season—such as Utah on Sept. 12 and Georgia on Sept. 19—and ESPN rated their schedule as the toughest nationally.

Brad Calipari served as head coach in an exhibition game Tuesday in the Bahamas — his first time leading the Razorbacks as his family watched with pride.

Arkansas won 105–48, marking a key step in his journey toward becoming a full-time head coach.

The Arkansas soccer team is ranked No. 10 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll and will host exhibition games against Kansas City and No. 21 Memphis before opening its season against Baylor at 7 p.m. on Aug.

12 at Razorback Field (defending SEC champions returning with key players).