PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: * * * Arkansans Gain New Insights at Agriculture Farm Field Day in Lonoke Over 300 attendees gathered at the Agriculture Farm Field Day to hear from agricultural scientists, researchers and faculty. The event was held recently at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center (SFO-WWMC) on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Farm in Lonok  more

LOWELL, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- Arvest Bank issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Customer Resources During Government Shutdown We understand the hardship many Americans are facing during this government shutdown. As a community-focused bank, our mission has always been to help others succeed and thrive. Through our Arvest Assist program, launched after the 2018-19 government shutdown, we offer customers experiencing a paycheck disruption accommodations depending on their circum  more

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * Cowley College Sees Enrollment Growth for Second Consecutive Year Cowley College is celebrating continued enrollment growth this fall, with preliminary census day figures showing a 2.5% increase in year-to-year headcount enrollment. This marks the first time in recent years that the College has experienced two consecutive years of enrollment growth. According to the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), the st  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- Walmart issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Walmart U.S. Moves To Eliminate Synthetic Dyes Across All Private Brand Food Products The retailer also intends to eliminate an additional 30 ingredients. Key Insights * Walmart is removing synthetic dyes and more than 30 other ingredients -- like certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes -- from its U.S. private brand foods, including Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guarantee  more