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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
College Athlete Jamarion Brown, 23, Dead After Being Shot at Pool Party
Jamarion Brown was shot and killed at a pool party in the early hours of May 24 Onterrian Jamour Newton, the suspect in the shooting, was arrested and charged with murder on May 28, according to police Brown, a 23-year-old basketball player at Henderson State University, is remembered for his "warm spirit, deep commitment to family and passion for basketball"A college athlete is dead after a shooting at a pool party. Jamarion Brown, a 23-year-old basketball player at Henderson State University in Arkansas, was shot in the head and killed at a pool party in east Camp County, Texas, in the early hours of May 24, per ABC affiliate KLTV. He was taken to a nearby hospital, then flown to another where he later died. After a joint investigation with the Texas Rangers, a suspect in the shooting, Onterrian Jamour Newton, was arrested and charged with murder, the Camp County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook update posted on Thursday, May 28. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Newton is currently being held at the Camp County Jail, KLTV reported, and no bail has been set as of Thursday. Per the sheriff's office, other charges for the 17-year-old are still pending. Brown's coach at Henderson State, Jimmy Elgas, said the athlete's death has left a "tremendous void" in the university's community. "No words can express our sadness for Jamarion's family, friends, and teammates. Jo's impact was felt not only on the basketball court, but throughout the fabric of Henderson State University, and we all grieve together," he told KLTV. Elgas added that his memory will be "honored in our hearts forever." Brown "was a shining light to all who knew him, remembered for his warm spirit, deep commitment to family, and passion for basketball," his obituary read. "Whether on or off the court, Jamarion's kindness, determination, and dedication were evident in everything that he did." Two other people at the pool party sustained non life-threatening gunshot wounds, the sheriff's office said on Thursday. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Arkansas educators experience Marine workshop in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Multiple educators in Arkansas are in California getting a firsthand experience on what it would be like to be a marine so they can share it with their students. This week is the Marine Educators Workshop in San Diego, California. Multiple educators from different states, including the Natural State, are there to gain knowledge about the Marines and later share it with their students. 6 Arkansas teachers learn about life as a Marine On Tuesday, the educators experienced what it would be like to go through a boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. 'They will see how recruits go through the process of actually taking the first step of becoming a part of the world's finest fighting force,' Drill Instructor Sgt. Bronson Sahut said. The educators stood on yellow footprints that have an important meaning. 'Tens of thousands of marines have begun their outstanding service on the very footprints you are standing on,' Sahut said. They learned what it took to be a Marine, not just mentally, but also heard how students would qualify for service and be future recruits. Rudy Clemens with the Hot Springs School District said he did the workshop for his students. 'Now I have more to offer my students on why I should go to the Marines and a successful light at the end of the tunnel,' Clemens said. A physical fitness test, including running, lifting weights and completing an obstacle course, was also done by the educators. Henderson State University launches aviation courses for non-degree-seeking pilots After the test, they heard from the Marine Band. Jessica Cunningham, who is a teacher with Caddo Academy, said she was surprised to learn that there was a section for Marines who are interested in the band. 'We have a ton of band students at our school, and I can introduce this to them as well,' she said. Every lesson makes many educators excited to take the information back to their students who would like to learn more or would like options. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Henderson State University launches aviation courses for non-degree-seeking pilots
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — A change made last week at Henderson State University is ensuring more people are 'Reddie' to fly. The aviation flight training program, turning into the Arkansas Aviation Academy, is more than a name change. It expands flight education beyond those enrolled at the school. New Arkansas law creates incentives for alternative aviation fuel Three courses are now open to non-degree students. They include a commercial multi-engine add-on course, a tailwheel course, and a Certified Flight Instructor spin-training course. They are available only to people who already have a commercial pilot certificate. Shannon Clardy, Henderson State University Dean of the College of Aviation, Science, and Nursing, said the 16-plane fleet allows more room for advanced training. 'That's what we're focused on right now. As our fleet capacity grows, then our offerings will also grow,' Clardy said. It also fills a hiring need in the aviation industry. 'That is all experience that pilots will need to move out into industry, whether they are flying charter airplanes, flying freight, or flying passengers,' Clardy explained. United Airlines wants to turn algae into jet fuel Taylor Scalzi went from student to instructor. She completed the commercial multi-engine add-on courses last week. 'It really broadens my horizons of where I can go, and what I can do,' Scalzi explained. Each of the three initial courses can be completed in less than a week. Accommodations will be available on campus for participating pilots during their week-long training. Scalzi said she is excited to see who the academy brings in. 'It is a very dynamic group. It could be anybody from 18 years old to in their 50s. It doesn't matter,' Scalzi said. The creation of an aviation advisory board is underway, and the academy is working on alumni connections, along with pursuing potential partnerships with airlines, which could help with landing a job. Chad Cocroft is a junior HSU aviation major. He said the course is his 'next step' in achieving his dream of becoming a career pilot. 'I enjoy it. I want to do it for the rest of my life,' Cocroft said. University of Central Arkansas celebrates groundbreaking of Aviation Academy hangar Henderson's long-established professional pilot bachelor's degree program is the only public university program of its kind in the state. For additional information, visit or call (870) 230-5585 to schedule training. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
