News Briefs

A-State names interim deans; ASU System announces Welch Presidential scholars

Interim deans of the College of Education and Behavioral Science and the Graduate School have been named at Arkansas State University, effective July 1, Dr. Calvin White Jr., executive vice…

Walmart fined $1.64 million for unlawful pricing practices in New Jersey

Walmart has settled claims of unlawful unit pricing in 64 New Jersey stores. Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced the $1.64 million settlement on Tuesday. The settlements include a $1.61 million…

Southern Bancorp adds Joycelin Randle as senior manager

Southern Bancorp hired Joycelin Randle as its senior manager for investor relations & stakeholder engagement. “We are thrilled to welcome Joycelin to the Southern Bancorp team,” said Kenya Davenport, interim…

Delta Innovator Search launched

Entrepreneurs, scientists, agricultural leaders and other innovators with ideas to improve the health and economy of the Mississippi Delta Region are invited to join the inaugural Delta Innovator Search. The Rural Innovation Alliance, will accept applications for…

Burlsworth Foundation will present Legends Award to Susie Everett

The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation will present this year’s Legends Award to Susie Everett of Benton. The award recognizes leaders who’ve made significant contributions to Arkansas. Everett and her husband Dwight…

Field Agent acquires technology firm Shelfgram

Fayetteville-based Field Agent has acquired Toronto-based Shelfgram for an undisclosed sum. The deal was financed via a partnership with Five Elms Capital and included people and assets who will remain…

Dr. Andrea Stewart named interim chancellor at UAPB

University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt appointed Dr. Andrea Stewart as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), effective July 1. Dr. Stewart,…

Arvest Opportunity Fund establishes advisory board

Arvest Opportunity Fund, a subsidiary of Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, has established an advisory board and named six members from the bank’s four-state footprint. According to a news release on Monday…

Kristin Pawlik of Fayetteville is new president of Arkansas Bar Association

Kristin Pawlik was sworn in as president of the Arkansas Bar Association on Friday, June 14 during the association’s annual meeting at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Pawlik is a…

Philander Smith University board selects Dr. Tionna Jenkins as chair

The Philander Smith University Board of Trustees has announced its new slate of officers, with Tionna L. Jenkins, Ph.D., elected as Board Chair effective June 1. A Little Rock native,…

Porsche dealership to open in Little Rock

indiGO Auto Group, a national premier luxury automotive retailer with 27 dealerships throughout California, Texas, and the Midwest, will open Porsche Little Rock on Monday, June 17th. The all-new facility…

Ryburn named interim president of Northwest Technical Institute

Nicholas Ryburn will become interim president of Springdale-based Northwest Technical Institute on July 1, according to a Friday (June 14) news release. Ryburn is the director of adult education and…

Sharon Strong named director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

Jim Hudson, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), announced Thursday (June 13) that Sharon Strong has been appointed director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The Lottery…

AEDC announces rural services grants

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services recently awarded grants totaling $806,125 to 29 Arkansas cities and counties. AEDC Executive Director Clint O’Neal, Director of Rural Services Becca…

Specialty hospital opens in White Hall

Anchor Health Properties, a national full-service healthcare real estate development, management, and investment company focused exclusively on medical outpatient buildings and specialty healthcare facilities, recently celebrated the grand opening of the Jefferson…