I have appointed Dr. José Romero as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, and today I’d like to share some things about the man who is assuming this job in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Romero moved…
Frank Scott Jr.’s second year on the job as the first elected Black mayor of Little Rock has proven a lively one. And we’re barely halfway through it. Between the pandemic and national protests sparked by the killing of George…
In Northeast Arkansas, two agricultural operations set in motion a one-of-a-kind solar project that will enable them to reap savings for decades. Southland Gin and Delta Farms have partnered with Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) and Craighead Electric Cooperative on a…
Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, has purchased the former Dogpatch USA theme park. The sale of the property was announced early June with a sales price of $1.12 million. Media reports showed that Down By the…
Arvest Bank has named a new vice president and commercial loan officer for its Northeast Arkansas market. Mark Morrow, an 18-year banking veteran, has been hired to take on the role. “Experience is among the first attributes customers look for…
The state of Arkansas continues to see a rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 1,011 new COVID-19 cases at his daily press conference today (Aug. 7). The number of hospitalizations has…
A new chief executive will be stepping up to the plate for Tyson Foods Inc. The company announced on Aug. 3 that Dean Banks would be succeeding Noel White as the chief executive officer for the Springdale-based poultry and pork…
As the upcoming football season closes in, the University of Arkansas Razorbacks will now have an increasingly challenging slate of opponents to face. On Friday, Aug. 7, the SEC released the names of the two previously-unannounced teams that each football…
Arvest Bank has named a new vice president and commercial loan officer for its Northeast Arkansas market. Mark Morrow, an 18-year banking veteran, has been hired to take on the role. “Experience is among the first attributes customers look for…
This content is presented in sponsorship with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Employer-sponsored health plans want to stem the costly tide of diabetes. Your health insurer should, too Employees are a natural extension of their employer. When an employee faces a…
I have appointed Dr. José Romero as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, and today I’d like to share some things about the man who is assuming this job in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Romero moved…
As the upcoming football season closes in, the University of Arkansas Razorbacks will now have an increasingly challenging slate of opponents to face. On Friday, Aug. 7, the SEC released the names of the two previously-unannounced teams that each football…
Rising concerns over COVID-19 outbreaks during the upcoming school year have compelled state officials to investigate leave policies for school employees. On Friday, Aug. 7, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his support for a new appropriations act that would provide funding…
Arkansas State Coach Blake Anderson may have some worries going into this season – mainly if A-State will have a season, but who is playing quarterback won’t be a worry. Anderson knows he has two proven QBs to choose from…
The state of Arkansas continues to see a rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 1,011 new COVID-19 cases at his daily press conference today (Aug. 7). The number of hospitalizations has…
With children headed back to school this month, now is the perfect time for many families to get caught up on immunizations. The summer of 2020 may be more critical than previous summers, as there is a concern that immunizations…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced at his daily press conference today (Aug. 7) that he signed an executive order in regards to absentee voting for the upcoming election. “If you have a COVID-related concern about going to the polls in November,…
Arvest Bank has named a new vice president and commercial loan officer for its Northeast Arkansas market. Mark Morrow, an 18-year banking veteran, has been hired to take on the role. “Experience is among the first attributes customers look for…
“There’s no such thing as work-life balance. There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences.” -Jack Welch The Bible’s book of Ecclesiastes carries with it a few metric tons of sound life advice. Two of the constant themes…
The University of Arkansas is increasing its offerings in data-centric fields with a new undergraduate program. Starting in fall 2020, the university will launch its first undergraduate program in data science. Students majoring in the program will work with faculty…