MONTICELLO — Keith Alexander, assistant executive director of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), has been named chief operating officer for athletics at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Alexander will be charged with evaluating athletic facilities and working with Chancellor Karla Hughes to create a framework to support the university's program in intercollegiate athletics. "I am happy to find someone with Keith Alexander's experience to provide leadership for our athletics operations," said Hughes. "He has a broad background in education and athletics and is high...