by - March 27, 2024 10:20 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute received a five-year, $11.48 million federal grant to create the Center for Molecular Interactions in Cancer (CMIC)….
by - March 24, 2024 10:56 am
CARTI is offering a plethora of new services through The Bridge, a multi-million dollar facility on its flagship Little Rock campus that provides educational programming, support groups, screenings, financial services,…
by - March 20, 2024 10:25 pm
Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday (March 20) modified and approved a potential constitutional amendment that would allow Arkansas voters to repeal a Pope County casino license that has been…
by - March 17, 2024 8:52 am
For AR Kids, a ballot question committee supporting changes to Arkansas education policy, says their kick-off for signature gathering is off to a great start. Appearing on this week’s Capitol…
by - March 12, 2024 6:16 pm
Expenses related to investments in its production facilities and expansion weighed on Westrock Coffee’s fourth-quarter and full-year profits, but the company’s CEO believes the money spent will pay dividends in…
by - March 11, 2024 7:46 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders signed agreements Monday (March 11) with two large South Korean trade groups as part of her Asian business tour. Sanders signed an economic memorandum of understanding (MOU)…
by - March 10, 2024 3:53 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said if he were in charge, he would allow votes on bills dealing with immigration and foreign aid to be conducted on the House of…
by - March 6, 2024 10:17 am
Gov. Sarah Sanders unveiled plans to address women’s and children’s health Wednesday (March 6) at a state capitol press conference. The governor signed an executive order to create a new…
by - March 5, 2024 11:15 pm
There will be a run-off for the Chief Justice seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court, but the two candidates advancing wasn’t clear until late on election night. A second Supreme…
by - March 3, 2024 11:15 am
The primary calendar will be light for many Arkansas voters on Tuesday (March 5), but there are several important races to consider. Elections for President, Congress, the Arkansas Supreme Court,…
by - March 3, 2024 9:13 am
A group seeking to pass a constitutional amendment to instill education rights and standards in Arkansas has gained approval from Attorney General Tim Griffin to collect signatures to qualify for…
by - February 29, 2024 9:00 am
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders said Thursday (Feb. 29) she is headed to Japan and South Korea in March for her second official overseas trade mission. The governor is expected to…
by - February 28, 2024 10:19 pm
Little Rock native Jack Grundfest will expand his role with Alter Trading Corp. after the company announced the retirement of two key officers. Alter Trading Corp., which bought Tenenbaum Recycling…
by - February 27, 2024 8:15 pm
Rep. Keith Brooks, R-Little Rock, became the third candidate to declare for House Majority Leader in the next Arkansas General Assembly. There are also three candidates seeking the Speaker of…
by - February 26, 2024 5:27 pm
Dillard’s, Inc.’s fourth quarter and fiscal year profits were down, but the company’s CEO described the results as “respectable” due to a “weak consumer environment.” On Monday (Feb. 26), Dillard’s…
by - February 20, 2024 7:12 pm
Attorney General Tim Griffin on Tuesday (Feb. 20) approved, with changes, one proposed constitutional amendment affecting medical marijuana and rejected an effort to alter the initiative and referendum process. Sponsored…
by - February 15, 2024 5:50 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders outlined Thursday (Feb. 15) a broad strategy for revamping Arkansas’ workforce development efforts. “Arkansas’ economy is booming, but if we don’t get workers off the sidelines and…
by - February 11, 2024 4:18 pm
Arkansas, like many other states, is facing a crisis when it comes to quality, affordable childcare for workers. According to a recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce study, the child care…
by - February 7, 2024 4:10 pm
Murphy USA reported Wednesday (Feb. 7) strong fourth quarter numbers, but year-end profits, while healthy, were down from the previous year. The El Dorado-based convenience store chain posted fourth quarter…
by - February 6, 2024 2:38 pm
Former State Senator Eddie Joe Williams, who was recently tabbed for an interim post with the Board of Corrections, has resigned. Williams sent a letter to the board that reads:…
