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Medical marijuana sales have topped $120 million in Arkansas since dispensaries were first opened in 2019. In total, $122 million has been spent on the substance. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), there are currently 33…

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…

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 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…

Arkansas Department of Health state epidemiologist Jennifer Dillaha joined Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero at the COVID-19 daily update to encourage Arkansans to get a flu vaccine within the next few months.  According to her, this year will be…

Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero provided a COVID-19 update from the Arkansas Department of Health; Gov. Asa Hutchinson is in Washington D.C. for a Council of Governors event today (August 6). Romero reported 735 new COVID-19 cases with 691…

First Community Bank has named a new vice president and commercial lender for its Conway market. Jackie Bennett has been named to fill the role. A 30-year banking veteran, Bennett most recently was a vice president and lender at Bank…