LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news on April 30, 2025: * * * Elopak Opens First U.S. Carton Plant at Little Rock, Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 30, 2025) - Global packaging company Elopak today opened its first ever U.S. carton converting plant in Little Rock, Arkansas. The state-of-the-art factory costs USD 100 million and will produce Pure-Pak(R) cartons for liquid dairy products, juices, plant-based drinks, and liquid e  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: * * * UAPB Signs MOU with National Black Growers Council, Ducks Unlimited for Lonoke Farm Advancements The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on April 25 in collaboration with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) and Ducks Unlimited for the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Ce  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 1 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release: * * * Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive No. 1616 with First Trip Planned in May New locomotive honors Lincoln's vision that unleashed economic innovation for America's supply chain Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the Abraham Lincoln commemorative locomotive No. 1616 today in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Numerous dignitaries, including Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge, North Little Rock Mayor   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 30 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * New Course Combines Digital Entrepreneurship With Career Readiness for Students Trevor Francis, with help from the UNIV Program led by Jen Edwards, recently launched a new one-credit-hour course focused on YouTube, digital entrepreneurship and career readiness -- giving students a front-row seat to the fast-evolving world of online content creation and creative careers. As part of the course, stude  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, May 1 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Opens Next Generation Supercenter as Part of Broader National Growth Strategy The new Cypress, Texas, Supercenter reflects Walmart's commitment to grow, modernize and strengthen local economies. Key Insights * With the opening of its first ground-up Supercenter in four years, Walmart reaffirms its commitment to innovation, community investment and the future of U.S. retail. * As part of Walmart's plans to buil  more