According to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, the Natural State has just released a list of its highest paid employees. Topping the list is University of Arkansas football coach Houston Nutt, followed by newly-hired UA basketball coach John Pelphrey. Coming in third is Doctor Robert Jaquiss, a professor at UAMS. Their total compensation pay is listed below.
1. Houston Nutt - UA Football Coach - $1,209,644
2. John Pelphrey - UA Basketball Coach - $1,200,000
3. Dr. Robert Jaquiss - UAMS Professor - $1,100,100