Submitted Photo Gravette Middle School principal Taos Jones has covered himself in plastic and is awaiting a pie in the face at the school's ACT Aspire test scores celebration last Thursday. Jones had told the students that if their scores ranked in the top 10% regionally he would agree to the pie stunt. When they ranked in the top 8.8% he had to follow through on his promise.
Submitted Photo Gravette Middle School principal Taos Jones still has a smile on his face, even after receiving a few pies in the face during the school's ACT Aspire test scores celebration Thursday, Sept. 8. Jones told the GMS students he would agree to the stunt if their scores ranked in the top 10% regionally. When they exceeded that ranking he was happy enough to provide a little entertainment at the school's celebration.
Submitted Photo Pie is splashing in all directions as a Gravette Middle School student connects squarely with principal Taos Jones' face during the school's ACT Aspire test scores celebration Thursday, Sept. 18. Teachers and students in the background react with glee, not only excited about the school's excellent test scores but overjoyed to see principal Jones make good on his promise.
Springdale was just a town that played football until Jarrell Williams arrived. The program at Springdale High soared under Williams, who won 261 games, 15 conference championships and four state championship with the Bulldogs from 1965-2000. (FILE PHOTO/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Rhett Lashlee was an all-state quarterback who threw for 672 yards and eight touchdowns in Shiloh Christian's memorable 70-64 comeback victory at Junction City in the Class AAA state playoffs in 1999. Lashlee is currently the head football coach at Southern Methodist University. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/FILE PHOTO)
Chris Wood in 2009 pointed the way to War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, where Springdale Har-Ber beat Fort Smith Southside 27-6 to capture a state championship in only its fourth year of existence. Wood is currently the longest-serving head coach in the 7A-West Conference. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/FILE PHOTO)
Austin Bivens poses for a portrait, Monday, August 29, 2022 at Shiloh Christian High School in Springdale. Visit nwaonline.com/220916Daily/ for today's photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo)
A sign for Neal’s Cafe is displayed, Friday, September 9, 2022 at Neal’s Cafe in Springdale. Visit nwaonline.com/220916Daily/ for today's photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo)
Neal’s Cafe is shown, Friday, September 9, 2022 in Springdale. Visit nwaonline.com/220916Daily/ for today's photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo)
Don Struebing poses for a portrait, Monday, August 29, 2022 at Springdale High School in Springdale. Visit nwaonline.com/220916Daily/ for today's photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo)
Trains move through the Union Pacific rail yard in North Little Rock on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Thomas Metthe)
Kevin Flores, seen Aug. 2, 2021, in downtown Springdale, was named Wednesday as a White House Fellow in the federal Small Business Administration. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. Wampler)
Mena, 1907: At the time skating rinks were common across Arkansas. One is seen here in the Polk County seat.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces his opposition to proposed amendments to the regulations on implementing Title IX as Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (center) and Secretary of Education Johnny Key (right) look on during a press conference on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at the state Capitol in Little Rock. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Thomas Metthe)
FILE - Switzerland's Roger Federer kisses the trophy after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic to win the Men's Singles final match on day thirteen at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Sunday, July 16, 2017. Federer announced Thursday, Sept.15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
FILE - Defending champion Roger Federer, right, holds the winners trophy with runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain after the Men's Singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Sunday July 9, 2006. Federer won the match 6-0, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3. Federer announced Thursday, Sept.15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus, File)
FILE - Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to spectators after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their men's singles match of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Oct. 10, 2018. Federer announced Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
FILE - Switzerland's Roger Federer plays a return to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during the men's singles quarterfinals match on day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 7, 2021. Federer announced Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
FILE - Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to spectators as he leaves the court after he lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany in their men's singles quarterfinals match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Oct. 11, 2019. Federer announced Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
FILE - Switzerland's Roger Federer waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his loss to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 30, 2020. Federer announced Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
FILE - Switzerland's Roger Federer is applauded by ground staff as he holds the trophy after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic to win the Men's Singles final match on day thirteen at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Sunday, July 16, 2017. Federer announced Thursday, Sept.15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
FILE - Switzerland's Roger Federer serves to Richard Gasquet of France during the men's singles second round match on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday July 1, 2021. Federer announced Thursday, Sept.15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)
This photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in September 2022 shows tricolored bats. (AP/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
A tricolored bat with the white fungal growth of white-nose syndrome is seen March 5, 2013, in northwest Georgia. (File Photo/AP/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Pete Pattavina)
A tricolored bat is seen in 2016 inside Ellison's Cave in Walker County, Ga. (File Photo/AP/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
This undated file photo provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shows a northern long-eared bat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in March proposed reclassifying the northern long-eared bat from threatened to endangered as it reached the brink of extinction. (File Photo/AP/Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Lunch is set out for migrants at St. Andrew’s Church on Martha’s Vineyard in Edgartown, Mass. on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. Decisions to bus migrants to the vice president’s residence and to fly others to Martha’s Vineyard were the latest attempts to provoke outrage over record arrivals at the border. (Matt Cosby/The New York Times)
A gazebo decorated with Bluebirds of Happiness on the grounds at Terra Studio is the perfect spot for photos. A museum dedicated to the iconic Bluebird of Happiness created by Leo Ward, who founded Terra Studios with his family, opens Sept. 24. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Monica Hooper)
The iconic Bluebird of Happiness was created in 1983 by master glass craftsman Leo Ward, who founded Terra Studios with his wife, Rita, and son, John. According to the Terra Studios website, more than 8 million Bluebirds of Happiness have been produced at Terra Studios. A museum dedicated to the birds opens Sept. 24-25 with a two-day celebration featuring crafts and live music. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Monica Hooper)
Residents gather in the central square to receive humanitarian aid and food in the recently recaptured town of Balakliya, Ukraine, on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (Nicole Tung/The New York Times)
J.J. Lockett, a senior wide receiver for the Rogers Heritage War Eagles, has been a major spark for the team after moving from defense to wide receiver this season. Heritage is off to a 2-1 start, its best start to a season since 2012. The War Eagles are idle this week and will open 7A-West Conference play on the road at Springdale on Sept. 23. NWA Democrat-Gazette Photo by Chip Souza
Rogers Heritage senior receiver J.J. Lockett gets help from a blocker after catching a pass against Lewisburg, Kansas. The War Eagles are off to a 2-1 start to the season, the best start since 2012. Heritage has a bye this week and will open 7A-West Conference play at Springdale on Sept. 23. (Courtesy photo Mark Strickland/Rogers Public Schools)
J.J. Lockett sprints down the sideline after making a catch for Rogers Heritage in a game earlier this season. Lockett's move from defense to offense has been a spark for the War Eagles, who are off to their best start to a season since 2012 at 2-1. Heritage has a bye this week and will open 7A-West Conference play at Springdale on Sept. 23. Courtesy photo Mark Strickland/Rogers Public Schools
Rogers Heritage senior wide receiver J.J. Lockett takes off down the sideline after a catch in a game earlier this season. Lockett made the move from defense to offense this season and helped spark the War Eagles to a 2-1 start, their best start to a season since 2012. The War Eagles are idle this week and will open 7A-West Conference play at Springdale on Sept. 23 (Courtesy photo Mark Strickland/Rogers Public Schools)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, throws as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill (49) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Dustin Hopkins watches his field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is seen on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos greets fans before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson runs an interception back for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, left, is congratulated by teammates Austin Ekeler and Justin Herbert (10) after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz hits a three run home-run during the second of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz reacts after hitting a three run home-run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) hangs his head as Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz rounds the bases on his three run home-run during the second inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Sarah Collins Rudolph and her husband, George Rudolph, talk Nov. 16, 2016, at their home in Birmingham, Ala. Rudolph lost an eye and still has slivers of glass inside her body from the racist bombing that killed her sister and three other Black girls inside a church 59 years ago. (File Photo/AP/Jay Reeves)
Leaders pray Thursday outside 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., at the spot where a Ku Klux Klan bomb went off in 1963, killing four Black girls. A wreath-laying ceremony was held after a service marking the 59th anniversary of the bombing. (AP/Jay Reeves)
The Rev. Arthur Price Jr. speaks Thursday at the pulpit of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., during a service marking the 59th anniversary of the bombing that killed four Black girls at the church in 1963. (AP/Jay Reeves)
Debris is strewn from a bomb that exploded Sept. 15, 1963, near a basement room of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., killing four black girls. (File Photo/AP)
President Joe Biden speaks Thursday during the United We Stand Summit in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The summit was aimed at combating a spate of hate-fueled violence in the U.S., as he works to deliver on his campaign pledge to "heal the soul of the nation." (AP/Susan Walsh)
Crowd members exit 16th Street Baptist Church Thursday in Birmingham, Ala., after a service marking the 59th anniversary of the bombing that killed four Black girls at the church in 1963. (AP/Jay Reeves)
FILE - This photo provided by the Dallas County Jail on Dec. 4, 2021, shows Jamie Jaramillo. Jaramillo was sentenced automatically to life in prison without parole after a jury convicted him of capital murder Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in the 2021 shooting death of Dallas-area Police Officer Richard Houston. (Dallas County Jail via AP, File)
This cover image released by Pantheon shows "Maus" a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman. The wave of book bannings around the country has reached a level not seen for decades. A Tennessee school district has voted to ban the Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to "inappropriate language" and an illustration of a nude woman. (Pantheon via AP)
Fayetteville Public Library will celebrate Banned Books Week with a series of events including an art reception, discussion of Art Spiegelman's "Maus," an open maker lab and a banned book preschool story time. (Shutterstock image)
Rhys Brock, sophomore at the University of Arkansas, is reflected in glass at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville Thursday Sept. 15, 2020. The Razorbacks host Missouri State Saturday at 6:00 P.M. Visit nwaonline.com/220916Daily/ for today's photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. Wampler)
FILE - Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine who was arrested for alleged spying, listens to the verdict in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court in Moscow, Russia, June 15, 2020. President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia, senior administration officials told The Associated Press. (Sofia Sandurskaya, Moscow News Agency photo via AP, File)
FILE - Former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson speaks to reporters after a news conference in New York, Nov. 16, 2021. Richardson, who has worked to secure the releases of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, visited Moscow this week and held meetings with Russian leaders. That's according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday night, Sept. 13, 2022.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
FILE - Cherelle Griner, wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, speaks during a news conference in Chicago, Friday, July 8, 2022. President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday, Sept. 16, with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner, including Cherelle Griner, and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia, senior administration officials told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
FILE - WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted from a court room ater a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Aug. 4, 2022. President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday, Sept. 16, with family members of Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia, senior administration officials told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
FILE - Elizabeth Whelan, sister of U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Russian prisoner Paul Whelan, speaks at a news conference alongside families of Americans currently being held hostage or wrongfully detained overseas in Lafayette Park near the White House, May 4, 2022, in Washington. President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday, Sept. 16, with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia, senior administration officials told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
A man, who is part of a group of immigrants that had just arrived, flashes a thumbs up Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies. (Ray Ewing/Vineyard Gazette via AP)
Immigrants gather with their belongings outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies. (Ray Ewing/Vineyard Gazette via AP)
Switzerland's Roger Federer waves during a 100 years of Centre Court celebration on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on July 3, 2022. Federer announced Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd of supporters during the Keep Florida Free Tour on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. DeSantis on Wednesday, Sept. 14 flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies. (Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
A woman, who is part of a group of immigrants that had just arrived, holds a child as they are fed outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies. (Ray Ewing/Vineyard Gazette via AP)
Immigrants gather with their belongings outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies. (Ray Ewing/Vineyard Gazette via AP)
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a photo on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (Alexandr Demyanchuk, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Collectibles are displayed Thursday at the Bentonville History Museum. The new museum is preparing for for its Night at the Museum next Thursday. The event from 4 to 7 p.m. will act as the soft opening for the museum. Visit nwaonline.com/220916Daily/ for today’s photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo)
Rebekah Lopez-Farrer, executive director of the Bentonville History Museum, organizes display collectibles Thursday at the Bentonville History Museum. The new museum is preparing for for its Night at the Museum next Thursday. The event from 4 to 7 p.m. will act as the soft opening for the museum. Visit nwaonline.com/220916Daily/ for today’s photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo)
Siloam Springs High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members Yareli Cecilio, Reese Sutulovich and Addison Kiefer are joined by advisor Jenny Marroquin on Sept. 8 during the School Board meeting. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Spencer Bailey)
Siloam Springs High School cheerleaders lead the School Board and board meeting attendees through a cheer Sept. 8 before coach Jackie Clement gives a report about the cheer program. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Spencer Bailey)
A welcome sign displays on March 11 in front of the clock tower at Greenwood Town Square in Greenwood. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Hank Layton)
A page from the order by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon naming Raymond Dearie as special master to serve as an independent arbiter and to review records seized during the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, is photographed Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
Pages from the order by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon naming Raymond Dearie as special master to serve as an independent arbiter and to review records seized during the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, is photographed Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
FILE - An aerial view of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., on Aug. 31, 2022. A federal judge has appointed Raymond Dearie, a veteran New York jurist to serve as an independent arbiter and review records seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's home last month. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Pages from the order by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon naming Raymond Dearie as special master to serve as an independent arbiter and to review records seized during the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, is photographed Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
A page from the order by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon naming Raymond Dearie as special master to serve as an independent arbiter and to review records seized during the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, is photographed Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
A group of immigrants gather outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Thursday Sept. 15, 2022, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies. (Ron Schloerb/The Cape Cod Times via AP)
President Joe Biden arrives with Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, second from right, and Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su to speak about a tentative railway labor agreement in the Rose Garden of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
FILE - Kanye West arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. West, who goes by Ye, is ending the contract between his company Yeezy and the struggling clothing retailer, confirmed his lawyer in an emailed statement to The Associated Press Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Phlebotomist Kendall Matt (from left) draws blood from Keith Cates of Rogers as Red Cross Executive Director Julie Brown and Red Cross Account Manager Cassidy Watkins visit with him, Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the McLarty Daniel Dealership in Bentonville. The McLarty Daniel Dealership hosted the annual Sickle Cell Awareness blood drive at their showroom with the goal of collecting 35 donations. McLarty Daniel and the Red Cross of Arkansas teamed up with the Kappa Alpha Psi Fayetteville, AR alumni chapter on this blood drive. “African Americans are more likely to have sickle cell disease or a trait than any other race however, African Americans are one of our lowest populations for donations so it’s important to get the message out to the black community,” said Tiffany Frazier of Bentonville who helped organize the event. “The likelyhood for finding a match for African American sickle cell patients will come from an African American donor.” Visit nwaonline.com/220916Daily/ for today's photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo)
Governor Hutchinson and DHS Secretary Cindy Gillespie address the press during a daily update on Arkansas' response to COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / Stephen Swofford)
An exploded tank turret and assorted wreckage from Russian military vehicles sit on the outskirts of the recently recaptured town of Balakliya, Ukraine, on Thursday. (The New York Times/Nicole Tung)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, throws as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill (49) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Dustin Hopkins watches his field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is seen on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos greets fans before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson runs an interception back for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, left, is congratulated by teammates Austin Ekeler and Justin Herbert (10) after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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