A Memphis man has been arrested in Chicago in connection to the September death of an Arkansas Department of Transportation contract worker, the Arkansas State Police announced Monday.

Calvion Dayshun Thomas, 24, was pulled over during a traffic stop by Chicago police and arrested on Feb. 17, Arkansas State Police said in a Feb. 24 news release. He’s charged with murder, battery, theft by receiving and fleeing.

The former Razorbacks ace has been pitching well in Spring Training, working towards a main roster spot in the future.

Another baseball season, heavy with hope, begins on March 17 with the first of two games between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers in, of all the "we are the world" places, Tokyo.

The Arkansas State Legislature recognized Natural State basketball legend Scottie Pippen for his achievements and contributions both on the court and in his community on Thursday.

The NCAA Tournament is almost here, and there is a ton to look forward to in the next month if you’re a college basketball fan. You can also start to mark your calendar for next season as well as the Duke basketball team will be playing Arkansas at the United Center in Chicago on Thanksgiving.

NBA Hall of Famer and Arkansas native Scottie Pippen was honored by the Arkansas legislature for his basketball career which started in Hamburg and UCA.