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Mike Preston wearing a new hat in the business arena
Former Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston is wearing a new hat these days – a hard hat. Preston was recently named CEO of CDI Contractors, a construction firm owned…
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Department of Agriculture implements rice in schools pilot program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture continues to move forward with the implementation of the Arkansas Rice in Schools Pilot Program, an initiative designed to increase the use of Arkansas-grown rice…
by - December 14, 2025 8:57 am
Sen. Boozman sees bipartisan effort forthcoming on health care
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., was busier than normal this week with votes on health care and steering agricultural policy with President Donald Trump and the White House. Boozman voted…
by - December 12, 2025 12:11 pm
Raines, Vasilos to lead CJRW
Advertising and marketing giant CJRW announced Friday (Dec. 12) it will make several changes to senior leadership. Jill Joslin announced her retirement as president. Joslin, who was agency president since…
by - December 11, 2025 7:34 pm
Efforts to boost Arkansas’ healthcare workforce will be hard to track without better data
Arkansas, like other states, faces challenges in maintaining access to healthcare professionals, especially in rural areas. Analyses of healthcare workforce data by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement show that…
by - December 11, 2025 3:54 pm
AG Griffin announces $700 million multistate settlement with Google
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Thursday (Dec. 11) a $700 million multistate settlement with Google. Griffin and 52 other attorneys general were part of the case. Preliminary approval was granted…
by - December 11, 2025 3:46 pm
Arkansas PBS becomes Arkansas TV
Arkansas PBS will no longer exist in its current form. The state’s only public television network has become Arkansas TV. The loss of $2.5 million in annual federal funding from…
by - December 10, 2025 11:51 am
Delta Regional Authority names 2026 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy class
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has selected 33 community leaders from across its eight-state service region to participate in the 2026 Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy, an extensive leadership…
by - December 9, 2025 1:25 pm
Three innovating lithium firms get Venture Center acceleration
Three companies ready to invest in pilot projects in Arkansas’ emerging lithium industry are building relationships with producers, investors and academics through The Venture Center’s Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator. The…
by - December 8, 2025 5:34 pm
State, feds sign MOU for Blanchard Springs Caverns
Gov. Sarah Sanders and Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis signed Monday (Dec. 8) a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Forest Service that begins the…
by - December 8, 2025 5:07 pm
USDA to provide $12 billion in aid to farmers
President Donald Trump announced Monday (Dec. 8) that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide $12 billion in bridge payments to farmers reeling from low commodity prices and tariff…
by - December 7, 2025 8:19 am
US Rep. French Hill on health insurance, housing affordability
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, spent time in Congress this week working on health care, housing affordability and a host of banking issues. In an interview for Talk Business…
by - December 6, 2025 5:11 am
Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president
Dan Wright of Waldron was re-elected Friday (Dec. 5) as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s president and Magen Allen of Bismarck was elected as the new vice president for the agriculture advocacy…
by - December 5, 2025 1:21 pm
Arkansas will not yield: Defending our farmers against Oklahoma AG’s overreach
For two decades, Oklahoma Attorneys General have pursued a misguided lawsuit against Arkansas-based poultry companies operating in the Illinois River Watershed. This litigation, originally filed in 2005, has morphed into…
by - December 5, 2025 9:51 am
Gov. Sanders makes appointments to address Census
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced the following appointments Friday (Dec. 5): 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee Nicholas Ortiz, Little Rock, to the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee. Term to expire Sept….
by - December 4, 2025 8:52 pm
Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10
The 14th annual Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception will be held on Jan. 10, 2026, at the Berry Farm Shop in Gillett. The reception is a prelude to the Gillett Coon…
by - December 4, 2025 4:35 pm
Ro Arrington to lead ADFA
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Thursday (Dec. 4) that she has selected Robert “Ro” Arrington as the new president of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA). As president, Arrington will lead…
by - December 3, 2025 1:47 pm
Attorney, Tyson exec, philanthropist Jim Blair has died
Jim Blair, a Fayetteville philanthropist and longtime attorney and Tyson Foods executive, died Wednesday (Dec. 3). He was 90 years old. Blair was a prominent attorney in the state for…
by - December 3, 2025 1:01 pm
Delta Regional Authority invests $5.5 million in Arkansas
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in collaboration with the state of Arkansas, recently invested more than $5.5 million toward 12 projects in Arkansas through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program…
by - December 3, 2025 8:14 am
Removing red tape
For as long as I’ve served in the Arkansas Legislature, I’ve taken pride in our state’s reputation for tackling difficult challenges through a conservative lens. Whether the issue is strengthening…