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Former Pulaski County Election Commissioner Josh Price to pursue Secretary of State bid

Former Pulaski County Election Commissioner Josh Price said Wednesday (July 7) he will seek the Democratic nomination to run for Arkansas Secretary of State. Price made the announcement from the…

The importance of a dermatology skin check

Did you know that more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined? Ninety-nine percent of all skin cancers are curable if…

Arkansas Children’s, UAMS get research funding to track COVID-19 variants

A National Institutes of Health-funded collaboration between scientists at Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

AARP Arkansas hosts four-part financial workshops

AARP Arkansas is hosting a four-week interactive workshop on financial health for participants to learn more about setting financial goals. Topics will include Social Security, budget planning, managing credit and…

Arkansas remains largest rice producing state

Arkansas is easily the top rice producing state and it’s no surprise it leads the nation in rice exports, according to the State Agricultural Trade database released by the U.S….

$10 million expansion planned for Harry G. Barr & Co.

Fort Smith-based Harry G. Barr & Co. is beginning a three-stage process as part of a planned $10 million expansion of its office and manufacturing space that should result in…

West End park in downtown Fort Smith to be sold at auction

The Park at West End, known for its historic Ferris wheel and vintage, hand-painted carousel will go on the auction block Aug. 12. The park includes a refurbished Pullman railcar,…

Walmart names American Express exec to head up Walmart+

Chris Cracchiolo, a 19-year veteran executive from American Express, will take over leadership of the Walmart+ membership program effective July 12. He will replace David Echegoyen, who is departing the…

Worker incentives, ‘community’ conversations part of Gov. Hutchinson’s new plan to boost vaccinations

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday (July 6) the state was “winning the (COVID) battle in April … (but) we are losing ground in July.” He called on employers to do…

Stitt Solar named authorized dealer of SunPower products

Rogers-based renewable energy company Stitt Solar recently announced it’s the first SunPower authorized dealer in Arkansas and will only offer SunPower products to residential customers. SunPower, a solar and energy…

Sizzling summer beef demand pushes prices higher

Beef prices typically increase following Memorial Day with more summer grilling demand but prices this year are trending higher than a year ago, according to Derrell Peel, livestock marketing specialist…

UA Little Rock names new dean of Business, Health and Human Services College

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock named Tuesday (July 6) Dr. Frank Braun as the new dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services, effective Aug. 16….

UA Little Rock, Forge Institute to offer free cybersecurity camp for students

The Forge Institute and University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Cyber Arena have announced a partnership for a summer cybersecurity camp for 7-12 graders. UA Little Rock’s Cyber Arena is…

Bentonville startup STX Business Solutions makes successful exit

STX Business Solutions, a data management company in Bentonville, has been acquired by Florida-based Financial Information Technologies, LLC (Fintech). According to a news release, STX employees will continue day-to-day operations “as the partnership…