Arkansas’ COVID-19 case count increased by almost 900 cases from yesterday’s total. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the state has a cumulative total of 77,472 confirmed cases – an increase of 796 from yesterday – as well as…
Arkansas Cinema Society has added new films and programming to its 2020 Filmland event. ACS released most of its scheduled programming earlier this week, consisting of three blocks of Arkansas features, Arkansas short films and student short films. In addition,…
Starting Monday, Sept. 28, the Arkansas PBS Foundation will have a new chief executive officer. Marge Betley has been named the foundation’s new CEO by the board of directors. According to board president Dr. S. Lynne Rich, the board conducted…
A mobile application has been launched in Arkansas which will allow individuals to play the state lotteries. Jackpocket officially launched in Arkansas on Thursday, Sept. 24. The app will enable individuals to order tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for…
Entrepreneurs are always pitching their companies. From the moment their idea pops into their brain, they start the process of pitching their business to their partners, suppliers, investors and others – whether they know it or not. Pitching has become…
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Two Little Rock Organizations Receiving Funding To Address Economic, Racial Inequities
Two Little Rock organizations will be receiving funding from U.S. Bank as part of a new initiative to address economic and racial inequities. University District Development Corporation and P.A.R.K. – Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids have been selected to received funding…
Abaca CEO Dan Roda has been appointed to serve on the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Hemp Committee. Founded in 2010, NCIA aims to “promote the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry” in the United States, according to its…
The Arkansas Cinema Society has released its slate for the upcoming Filmland 2020 festival. In 2020, Filmland will be a blended event, incorporating a drive-in viewing experience and a virtual component. From Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, there will four…
Walmart is working to bolster its online retail division, driving more customers to the retailer’s e-commerce marketplace. The strategy appears to be working, with a 97 percent growth in the company’s second quarter for fiscal year 2021. By comparison, the…
Walmart is continuing its push into the drone delivery space with a new initiative to deliver COVID-19 self-collection kits. Tom Ward, senior vice president of customer product for Walmart, announced the company’s plan to partner with Quest Diagnostics and DroneUp…