Good morning, Springdale.

Tontitown-based manufacturer Central States announced that former CEO and chairman Jim Sliker retired on Oct.

1 (after 13 years of service) and that lead independent director Christopher Harrison was named board chairman to guide the company’s strategy.

The University of Arkansas is partnering with quantum computing company D-Wave Quantum Inc. to research how quantum computing can help solve supply chain challenges (including optimizing retail, transportation and national defense).

The initiative is led by the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Arkansas football players Jaden Platt and Ja'Quavion Smith met with media on Wednesday to preview the Razorbacks' game against Tennessee.

They outlined their focus and expectations ahead of the matchup.

Arkansas football’s availability report ahead of Saturday’s game notes that cornerback Shelton Lewis and defensive end Steven Soles are questionable — linebacker Bradley Shaw and defensive end Quincy Rhodes are expected to play.

Tennessee lists QB Faizon Brandon as questionable, and the game begins at 3:15 p.m. at Reynolds Stadium.

The Arkansas men's basketball team announced its 2026-27 schedule on Wednesday, listing exhibition games at Bud Walton Arena on Oct.

24 and Oct. 28, home nonconference games starting Nov. 3 on SEC Network+ and marquee matchups to air on ESPN, CBS, and Peacock.

Jelani Watkins, Razorbacks’ star sprinter, left football after Week 4 to concentrate on track, where he holds records in the 60-meter and 100-meter races; coaches say he will train during fall track to compete for national titles this season.