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October 21, 1973

John Henry “Barnie” Barnhill—successful head football coach both at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the University of Arkansas (UA) in Fayetteville—died. Barnhill left the most lasting imprint in Fayetteville (Washington County) as UA’s athletic director. Barnhill was elected to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and was among the eight inductees, including Frank Broyles and Clyde “Smackover” Scott, composing the first class of the UA Sports Hall of Honor founded in 1988.

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Eastern Collared Lizard

The eastern collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) is just one of thirteen species and subspecies of lizards that are known to inhabit Arkansas. It is the most colorful lizard native to Arkansas and can usually be found in exposed rock outcroppings in the Interior Highlands.

 

The eastern collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) is just one of thirteen species and subspecies of lizards that are known to inhabit Arkansas. It is the most colorful lizard native to Arkansas and can usually be found in exposed rock outcroppings in the Interior Highlands.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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