by - June 23, 2020 3:41 pm
A passion for music and appreciation for his alma mater led Bob Bidewell of Little Rock to make another gift to Arkansas State University. Bidewell recently donated stock valued at…
by - June 23, 2020 3:01 pm
A public service campaign starting June 23 will encourage Arkansans in the central part of the state to seek medical care that they have delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic….
by - June 23, 2020 12:34 pm
Johanna Söderström has been named Tyson Foods’ chief human resources officer effective July 6. She is replacing Mary Oleksiuk who is retiring after 35 years in the business, the company…
by - June 22, 2020 9:10 pm
The Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education went against the recommendation of the project manager for the district’s millage-related construction projects to hire a Fort Smith company as the…
by - June 22, 2020 5:48 pm
Walmart’s newest health and wellness clinic prototype in Springdale is the retail giant’s latest iteration of expanded services, and is the fourth health clinic located within a store. The store…
by - June 22, 2020 5:24 pm
China has suspended shipments from the Tyson Foods Berry Street plant in Springdale because recent COVID-19 testing results made public by the company show a large number positive for COVID-19….
by - June 22, 2020 4:59 pm
Not so fast on placing your bets. Gulfside Casino Partnership, which on June 18 was awarded a license for a a $254 million casino resort in Pope County, must now…
by - June 22, 2020 4:01 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has launched a new website that combines curated content from each of the department’s divisions into one streamlined user experience. The newly designed agriculture.arkansas.gov consolidates…
by - June 22, 2020 3:35 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday (June 22) the state is “not backing off testing,” and said President Donald Trump’s “flippant” comment about slowing down COVID-19 testing does not reflect the…
by - June 22, 2020 12:59 pm
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas announced on Monday (June 22) a $286,000 grant to the Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation to address the recent spike in COVID-19…
by - June 22, 2020 12:01 pm
Arkansas’ former state Medicaid director says COVID-19 deaths peaked earlier and higher nationally than many thought, but then the number of deaths fell farther and faster than was generally recognized…
by - June 22, 2020 11:43 am
Bob Scott has been named director of Arkansas’ Cooperative Extension Service, the education outreach portion of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s land grant mission. Scott starts his…
by - June 22, 2020 10:42 am
Dr. Lonnie Williams has been appointed interim vice chancellor for diversity and community relations at Arkansas State University. Dr. Maurice Gipson announced his departure to accept a similar position at…
by - June 22, 2020 10:27 am
With COVID-19 impacting all sectors of the U.S. economy, manufacturing has been one industry with its fair share of struggles. There have been essential services required to stay in business…
by - June 21, 2020 7:37 pm
Sam’s Club CEO Kathryn McLay said too often women executives don’t understand their value. In the June 18 interview with Doug Waller, chief revenue officer of InContext Solutions, McLay shared…
by - June 21, 2020 10:01 am
The strongest determinants of your health are not your genes, gender, how far you can walk or even if you have good health insurance. The strongest factors that shape your…
by - June 21, 2020 9:32 am
While minorities across the nation have been more greatly impacted by COVID-19 than white citizens, Northwest Arkansas leaders are focusing on their outreach to stem the deadly virus’s impact. Geovanny…
by - June 19, 2020 3:29 pm
With known COVID-19 cases hitting a new record and cities acting or considering rules to require the use of face masks, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (June 19) announced new…
by - June 19, 2020 1:25 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments this week: Steve Sutton, Marion, to the State Board of Education. Appointment begins July 1, 2020, and expires June 30, 2027. Replaces Diane…
by - June 19, 2020 12:53 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Arkansas State Director David Branscum announced a $3,579,000 grant and $775,000 loan for the city of Flippin….
