Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
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💼 Business
J.B. Hunt will report its fourth quarter earnings next week (Thursday) during a call at its Lowell headquarters as analysts predict a year-over-year rise despite lower revenue.
Walmart appointed Shishir Mehrotra (CEO of Superhuman, formerly of Grammarly) to its board of directors, and his 25 years of technology leadership are expected to guide its customer-focused strategy in Bentonville.
🌲 Environment
Anglers can join the Legacy Lunker Program by donating largemouth bass weighing 10 pounds or more caught in public waters; the program runs through March 31 and offers a fiberglass mount and boat drawing, while a Conservation Incentive Program with $650K in habitat funding is open until Feb. 6.
🏈 Sports
Springdale Har-Ber won 71-40 over Fayetteville on Friday night at Wildcat Arena, building an early lead and finishing with an 11-0 run + coach Kimberly Jenkins praised the team’s strong defense and scoring as key to the win.
Razorbacks running back Cam Settles announced his return Friday using a brief statement+ the rising sophomore played in nine games as a freshman and his commitment comes amid a busy transfer season that also saw several players leave.
Friday's 6A games delivered close contests across the region — Bentonville teams posted competitive scores.
Today, the Kell Classic tournaments continue as Salem faces Sloan-Hendrix at 6 p.m. for girls and Bay meets Sloan-Hendrix at 7:30 p.m. for boys.
Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield signed three transfers (Roberson, Evans, Lockwood) on Friday in Fayetteville.
The move adds to a transfer class that now includes 29 signings since Jan. 2.
South Carolina beat Arkansas 93-58 at Bud Walton Arena on Thursday, with Jada Bates scoring a career-high 16 (6-of-9).
Arkansas will travel to Knoxville on Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. to face the Tennessee Volunteers.
The Arkansas gymnastics team begins its season opener against Minnesota at 4 p.m. Central at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis.
Coach Jordyn Wieber (in her seventh year) expects veterans and newcomers to complete all routines for a strong start.
Arkansas football will host an all-conference defensive transfer from Clemson on an official visit as the team adds depth for upcoming contests - the move aims to strengthen the squad for the season.
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