by - May 22, 2025 7:09 am
It’s been a little more than a year since Gov. Sarah Sanders signed an executive order to improve maternal and infant health. There has since been a flurry of activity…
by - May 21, 2025 7:42 pm
Bentonville-based Walmart confirmed Wednesday (May 21) it will cut 1,500 jobs within its U.S. and global technology businesses. Those losing jobs will be paid through August and may apply for…
by - May 21, 2025 4:32 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin approved Wednesday (May 21) the popular name and ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment to alter the citizens’ initiative process. The measure, submitted by…
by - May 21, 2025 4:12 pm
Windgate Foundation has awarded new grants totaling $9.49 million directed for scholarships, arts education initiatives, and community outreach at Arkansas State University, Chancellor Todd Shields said on Wednesday (May 21)….
by - May 21, 2025 3:59 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Wednesday (May 21) announced the following appointments: Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board Detri Brech, Arkadelphia, to the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board. Term to expire January 14, 2030….
by - May 21, 2025 1:27 pm
A University of Arkansas team has received $10 million from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) to create and implement a central Crisis Hub and Crisis Continuum that will…
by - May 21, 2025 10:44 am
The Arkansas Educational Television Commission appointed Tuesday (May 20) Sajni Kumpuris as interim executive director of the public television network during a special meeting. Kumpuris works as Arkansas PBS education…
by - May 21, 2025 10:09 am
A more than 10% rise in the number of unemployed helped push Arkansas’ May jobless rate to 3.7%, above the 3.4% in May 2024. Jobs in the state’s Education and…
by - May 20, 2025 4:24 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, who has risen through the ranks of Congress to chair key committees since first being elected in 2010, announced Tuesday (May 20) his intent to…
by - May 20, 2025 2:13 pm
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins approved a waiver Monday (May 19) allowing Nebraska to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries from purchasing soda or energy drinks starting Jan….
by - May 20, 2025 2:00 pm
More than a year ago, Omega Mitchell was pregnant and didn’t know what to expect. The West Memphis native attended an expectant mothers program hosted by NYIT College of Osteopathic…
by - May 20, 2025 1:57 pm
The Walton family recently downsized their holdings of Walmart stock inside the Walton Family Holdings Trust and the Walton Family Foundation through multiple equity trades involving 15,407,969 shares of Walmart…
by - May 19, 2025 2:10 pm
The vast majority of Arkansas’ rice crop has been planted, but some of the acres that were projected for the crop may turn into soybean acres due to floods earlier…
by - May 19, 2025 2:03 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Cody Hiland announced Monday (May 19) his candidacy for a full term on the Arkansas Supreme Court, seeking the Associate Justice, Position 6 seat. He is…
by - May 19, 2025 1:39 pm
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and Kieran Shanahan, the chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., believe in the importance of mentorship, financial literacy, and the need to be good at receiving…
by - May 19, 2025 12:54 pm
The Arkansas Health Care Association (AHCA), which represents the state’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities, has a new initiative that will launch this summer and include a location in…
by - May 19, 2025 7:06 am
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., laid out his thoughts on where the Farm Bill debate is headed in an interview last week with Talk Business & Politics D.C. Edition. Boozman,…
by - May 18, 2025 8:52 am
Dr. Brendan Kelly, Arkansas State University System President, has been traveling the state his first eight months on the job. Has he seen any changes? “I’ve seen about 50,000 miles…
by - May 18, 2025 7:45 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, believes the rift between Republicans over tax policy can be overcome in order to push through the…
by - May 17, 2025 6:27 pm
Colliers central Arkansas market report for the first quarter of 2025 showed positive trends for the retail and office sectors. The industrial market has stabilized, but demand is slightly down….
