by - March 11, 2026 2:44 pm
Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is developing a new experiential outdoor learning and research opportunity near the Marion County seat of Yellville. ATU students in programs such as agriculture, fisheries…
by - March 10, 2026 2:06 pm
The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival will be held April 11, at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Historic Dyess Colony in Dyess. The event, hosted by singer/songwriter Erin Ederlin, will honor the…
by - March 4, 2026 5:14 pm
A $100,000 donation from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship. The endowed scholarship honors…
by - March 2, 2026 4:49 pm
The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites is exploring the feasibility of establishing the Arkansas Delta as a National Heritage Area. Three upcoming meetings will be held to allow the community…
by - March 2, 2026 1:28 pm
Clark County has received the Competitive Communities Initiative (CCI) designation from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), the Select Site certification from Entergy Arkansas, and the ONSite certification from the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas…
by - March 2, 2026 7:29 am
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board approved $3 million in funding for 34 research projects across the state. “To improve profitability and long-term sustainability, investments in research are critical…
by - February 27, 2026 3:30 am
The city of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to implement flood improvement recommendations from the city’s Master Watershed Plan. The improvements, recommended by the Memphis District Corps…
by - February 24, 2026 12:46 pm
The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in eastern Arkansas, were presented recently at the Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University. Arkansas Delta Byways…
by - February 23, 2026 6:40 pm
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board has approved $2.86 million in funding for five promotion projects. The approved projects will support the growth and market development of the state’s…
by - February 18, 2026 5:41 am
The board of directors of the Little Rock Technology Park Authority announced Tuesday (Feb. 17) that Executive Director Brent Birch will transition from his role in 2026, after 12 years…
by - February 17, 2026 7:41 pm
Two higher education institutions in Northeast Arkansas will work in concert to help better train the region’s workforce. Black River Technical College and Williams Baptist University formally signed a workforce…
by - February 13, 2026 2:06 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin appointed Little Rock attorney Damon Singleton to serve on the Arkansas Ethics Commission. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Singleton to the…
by - February 11, 2026 8:29 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has opened new office space in Fayetteville. “I am excited to announce the opening of our new Fayetteville office on the Downtown Fayetteville Historic Square,”…
by - February 10, 2026 9:24 pm
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge appointed Elisabeth A. (Beth) Walker of Little Rock to the Arkansas Ethics Commission to serve as a commissioner effective Feb. 10. Walker will replace Wendy…
by - February 10, 2026 11:42 am
Tyson Foods made stock awards to 12 of its 15 corporate board members as annual pay for being on the board of directors. Board Chair John H. Tyson, CEO Donnie…
by - February 9, 2026 7:05 pm
Arkansas State University Newport has received $7.7 million from the federal government to complete its nursing and health professionals facility, according to Chancellor Ike Wheeler. The facility will be located…
by - February 7, 2026 8:55 pm
The Venture Center, in partnership with the Arkansas Small Business Administration, announced the 13 Arkansas-based, veteran- and veteran-spouse-owned small businesses selected for the third annual Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator (VOSB)….
by - February 7, 2026 8:46 pm
Stone Ward announced that Allison Bermudez, APR, has been promoted to public relations director. In her new role, Bermudez will oversee Stone Ward’s public relations practice, guiding strategy and execution…
by - February 5, 2026 11:25 am
Arkansas State University will expand its College of Nursing and Health Professions after Congress approved a $9 million appropriation for the project. Plans and funding for the project are still…
by - February 4, 2026 2:39 pm
This year’s conference will focus on Arkansas groundwater management, regulatory and legal developments shaping agricultural policy, and the outlook for U.S. farm policy and the upcoming farm bill. All conference…
