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…
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…
In the build-up to its grand opening in October, Saracen Casino Resort is planning a substantial hire blitz. The casino is planning to create approximately 800 new jobs in the coming months. Of the new jobs, approximately 400 will be…
A new director has been appointed to lead the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed J. Eric Hagler to serve as the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery director. He will be succeeding Bishop Woosley, who resigned from the position, effective…
Paris, France may be the City of Light, but Paris, Ark. is now the City of Solar. Today’s Power Inc. has completed the installation of a 1.5 megawatt (MW) solar array for the City of Paris, which is expected to…
A new permanent Arkansas Department of Health head has been appointed. Dr. Jose Romero has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to serve as the permanent Department of Health Secretary. Romero has served as the interim health department head since…
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…
The City of Lonoke will be receiving $2 million to increase its broadband capabilities. The Arkansas Department of Commerce will be providing the funds as part of the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant program. This is the third grant…
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…