ALLISON: Gives $5 million to ASU, along with a $5 million donation from Centennial Bank.

The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees today announced a $5 million donation by Centennial Bank to maintain the naming rights of the Red Wolves’ football stadium and athletic center for another 20 years.

Johnny Allison, chairman of the board for Home Bancshares, the parent company of Centennial Bank, also made a personal $5 million donation. The field at Centennial Bank Stadium will now be known as Allison Field.

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Stream of the press conference here.

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