PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN -- Trustees approved Thursday an expansion of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, voting 8-2 in favor of the estimated $160 million construction project despite a lengthy statement in opposition from board member and former U.S. Sen. David Pryor.
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The University of Arkansas System board cleared the way for an increase in premium seating after hearing Fayetteville officials say that athletic department revenue will pay off debt from a $120 million bond for the project.
Pryor -- who along with Cliff Gibson voted against the project -- spoke for nearly 15 minutes while describing his concerns.