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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘I missed two days of my medication': Senator releases statement on Fayetteville traffic stop
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas State Senator Gary Stubblefield has released a statement following a traffic stop in Fayetteville on April 26. Sen. Stubblefield, a Republican from Branch, Arkansas, has been an Arkansas Senator since 2013. Stubblefield was stopped in Fayetteville near the Washington County Jail when returning from a reunion, according to body cam footage obtained by KNWA/FOX24. The stop was initiated by Officer Harrison Hudspeth of the Fayetteville Police Department just after 11 a.m. on Saturday. In conversation with another officer, Hudspeth cites improper lane usage and driving below the speed limit as the reason for the stop. Hudspeth can be heard on body cam footage discussing the possibility of intoxication, but tells another officer he did not detect the smell of alcohol. The interaction between Hudspeth and Stubblefield was recorded on FPD's body camera system. Hudspeth can be heard asking Stubblefield if he had anything to drink that morning, to which the Senator responded, 'I don't drink… I do not drink' In the video, Stubblefield can be seen complying with all field sobriety tests requested by the officer, while also reassuring officers that he had not had any alcohol in years. Later, officers ask Stubblefield about his medical history, including what medications he takes as well as if he has ever had issues with his blood sugar levels. Ofc. Hudspeth then offers Stubblefield the option to find a safe ride back to Branch, before deciding to drive him back to his hotel, until his wife could come to Fayetteville to drive him home. A phone call between Hudspeth and Stubblefield's wife, Kathi, is then recorded on the body camera. Hudspeth explains to Kathi Stubblefield that he believes her husband was experiencing a medical issue. Monday, Sen. Stubblefield posted a statement to his Facebook page in regard to the incident, stating, 'I would like to clarify the actual events. I was at a reunion with fellow Razorbacks. I was on my way home Saturday morning when I was pulled over by a police officer for getting too close to the yellow line. After a discussion of why I was pulled over, they realized I was not drinking or intoxicated. I offered to take a sobriety test to prove I was not drinking. They then said there was no need for it.' Arkansas Sen. Bryan King sends letter to governor asking for prison plan changes In the statement, Stubblefield then goes on to say that the stop was a result of a medical issue. 'I then explained to them I am on a medication and have been for over a year for some health issues l've been dealing with for several years. I missed two days of my medication, and it hindered me,' Sen. Stubblefield stated. He then states that things returned back to normal once he returned home. 'They offered to take me back to the hotel where I stayed. They then called my wife and she and my daughter picked me up at the hotel. There were no issues, and the policemen were very kind, considerate, and accommodating, as were the hotel staff. Within a day of being on my medication, everything was back to normal and has been since,' Stubblefield stated. He completes his statement with a note about the Franklin County Prison project, which he has been actively outspoken against. 'I find it interesting and not a coincidence that the timing of this incident is at the time we are fighting a nasty battle over a prison being put in my district. A fight that won't end here. This will not stop me! Period. Thank you to all who have shown support, encouragement, and understanding,' Sen. Stubblefield stated. KNWA/FOX24 reached out to Fayetteville PD for a statement on the incident and is waiting to hear back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
04-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Millennial Man Opens Water Bill, Discovers He Owes $47,590
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When Ashley Hudspeth, 35, from the Oklahoma City metro area, opened his water bill this month, he assumed there had been a mistake. The staggering total? $47,580.58. "When I got the bill, I thought I had misread something at first," Hudspeth told Newsweek. "When I finally realized 'woah, this is an actual bill,' I just kinda laughed because it was outrageous." Hudspeth, who typically sees water bills around $70, was hit with a charge more than 6,000 percent higher than usual. The bill claimed he had used over 10 million gallons of water in just 62 days—enough to fill about 15 Olympic-sized swimming pools. "There's no way I've used that much water in just a matter of months," he said. "I mean, what am I watering over here, a rainforest?" Trying to reach the water company, which he didn't name, proved to be another headache. "They have a very annoying automated system, and after trying all evening to get ahold of somebody, there was still no reply," Hudspeth said. Frustrated and seeking advice, he posted a photo of the bill to Reddit's r/Wellthatsucks subreddit. The post quickly went viral, drawing over 28,000 upvotes and a flood of comments from people who were quick to see the lighter side. A picture of the huge water bill asking for over $47,000. A picture of the huge water bill asking for over $47,000. LKT-NTR-A2DE-USA/Reddit "Are you SeaWorld?" asked one commenter. While another Redditor joked: "Bro single-handedly fought off the California wildfires." Beyond the jokes, others offered support and practical tips. "Going through the comments, there's plenty of hilarious jokes and people poking fun at the situation," Hudspeth said. "People have been really helpful... which definitely makes me more confident defending myself against this water company." This isn't the first time an unexpectedly large utility bill has gained attention online. Earlier this year, an American expat living in Portugal shared how she was left stunned when she opened her first electric bill in Europe to find she owed more than $8,000. "I move to Portugal, excited and clueless, and continue living like I did in the U.S.—clothes dryer running 24/7, long hot baths, heaters all winter, no second thoughts," she said. But her usual habits combined with an inefficient apartment left her stung with a huge bill, something she has learned from since. The good news for Hudspeth is that eventually, he managed to rectify his large water bill issue. After what he described as a "lengthy conversation," the water company agreed to adjust the bill. "They told me it was a 'meter swap error' (whatever that means)," he said. His new total? A much more reasonable $119.61. Though relieved, Hudspeth pointed out how dangerous this could have been for someone who had autopay set up. "If they want to say it's my responsibility, you won't catch me paying it," he said. "Thank God I caught it."
USA Today
21-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL scouting director shares how transfer portal and NIL have changed the job
NFL scouting director shares how transfer portal and NIL have changed the job Brian Hudspeth has been the Detroit Lions director of collegiate scouting for the last three draft cycles. He's been involved in evaluating NFL Draft prospects for over 20 years, but that job and process has undergone a radical change in the era of collegiate name-image-likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal. In an interview with Lions staff media member Tim Twentyman, Hudspeth reflected on how the game has changed thanks to NIL. 'The downside of NIL for us is the NIL entices these kids to stay in school now," Hudspeth stated. "So there's a lot less depth in the draft." The proliferation of now-legal payments to the top college athletes has made it less enticing to leave college for the NFL. Some players might even earn more while continuing to play college football than jumping early to the NFL, something that was not true even three years ago. Hudpeth continued, "Generally at the peak of underclassmen coming out, you had about 120 to 130 players. Now, it's down to 55 to 70. So you've lost essentially two rounds of players in some regards. That's making the assumption that they were all going to be in the top rounds, and they generally were, but you've kind of lost some depth. So the NIL world has changed us a little bit that way." NIL change The NIL era has coincided with the liberalization of transfer rules. The transfer portal changed the way the Lions scouting staff approaches the research into players behind the scenes, Hudspeth explained. "You have guys that have never solidified themselves on the depth chart, so you're constantly wondering what happened at the previous place," Hudspeth said. "It causes us to have to do a lot more research and a lot more vetting of the multiple stops before, and the story can always change so you have to find those relationships that you really lean on.' It's an interesting point from Hudspeth on just how different the stigma of transferring has been altered with the recent changes. All NFL teams are now dealing with the divergent workload and more variables introduced by the transfer portal's rapid expansion.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ferrari FXX-K EVO Tears Through Monza in Driver POV Hot Lap Video
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Eight years after its debut, the Ferrari FXX-K EVO still asserts itself as one of the most ferocious track weapons ever built, as shown in a newly released helmet-cam video capturing a full-throttle hot lap around Monza. Behind the wheel is Ferrari Challenge driver Sean Hudspeth, whose driver's-eye footage puts viewers directly in the cockpit as he pilots the limited-run hypercar through one of racing's most historic circuits. From the pit straight to the Parabolica, the FXX-K EVO's violent acceleration and unrelenting grip are on full display. An evolution of the LaFerrari-derived FXX-K, the EVO package was revealed in 2017 and brought a host of aerodynamic improvements, including a fixed rear wing integrated with a shark fin, new front splitters, and aggressive underbody diffusers. Ferrari claims the updates deliver 23% more downforce over the original FXX-K, giving the EVO levels of grip normally reserved for prototype race cars. Under the hood—or rather, at the rear—sits a hybrid 6.3-liter V12 mated to an electric motor, producing a combined 1,036 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. While the car is not road-legal and limited to Ferrari's Corse Clienti program, its performance is pure Formula 1 inspiration. Top speed is estimated at 217 mph, though in Monza's tight chicanes and long straights, the focus is on precision and balance as much as raw power. The onboard footage is a rare look at a car few will ever drive and even fewer will own. But thanks to Hudspeth's helmet-mounted camera, enthusiasts around the world get a front-row seat to what it's like to push an FXX-K EVO to its limits on one of motorsport's grandest stages. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
