LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 2 -- The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news on Aug. 1, 2025: * * * EAST CAMDEN ALETA GRADUATES 63 NEW OFFICERS IN CLASS 2025-B The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) proudly announces the graduation of Class 2025-B from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in East Camden. The graduating class represents a diverse group o  more

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: * * * Awareness and Education to Save Lives at UAFS By Ian Silvester The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is ramping up its fight against the opioid crisis with educational andtraining programs aimed at preventing overdose deaths. In recent years, an increase in opioid-related overdoses, especially if fentanyl is involved, has filled newsfeeds. A two-milligram dose, similar to five to seven   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 2 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news on July 31, 2025, from Cantex Inc.: * * * CANTEX Locates New Operations in Nashville, Arkansas Company purchases former Husqvarna facility, creates 110 new jobs * NASHVILLE, Ark. (July 31, 2025) - CANTEX INC, a leading manufacturer of American-made electrical conduit, fittings, and boxes, has announced plans to invest $120 million to locate a new facility in Nashville, Arkansas. The new f  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 2 -- Little Rock School District issued the following news on July 31, 2025: * * * LRSD's Dr. Shana Loring Selected for National Education Fellowship The Little Rock School District is proud to announce that Dr. Shana Loring, LRSD's Assistant Superintendent for High School Transformation and Postsecondary Readiness, has been selected as a 2025-2026 Fellow for the Fellowship for Public Education Leadership, hosted by The Broad Center at the Yale School of Management  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 2 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * New Program Renews A-State's Commitment to Mass Communications Industry Among the decisions by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board at its last meeting was one that will be of particular interest to aspiring journalists. Arkansas State University's proposal to reconfigure a proven program and extend its scope was approved by the state board, concluding a lengthy and thoughtful campus process  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Receives $4.2 Million Gift from Trinity Foundation to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Across Arkansas By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a monumental $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen early childhood education (ECE) across Arkansas. The investment will establish the Trinity Foundation Early Childhood Education Endowe  more