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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Statement on Government Funding Impasse * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement regarding the lapse in Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations and resulting federal government shutdown: "I'm disappointed in the partisan political tactics that led here and share the frustration with the impact a shutdown will have on Arkansans and all Americans who rely on  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Hill Statement on Government Shutdown House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the federal government lapsed in funding: "The House Financial Services Committee has planned a robust October schedule to advance our agenda. With this lapse in government funding, the American peo  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Westerman Applauds Trump Administration Action to Unleash American Coal Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced new coal leasing opportunities on 13.1 million acres of federal land. These opportunities were made possible by the Natural Resources Title of H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cut Law. House Committee on Natural Resources  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas posted the following news release: * * * Little Rock Man Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Possess Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Defendant was also found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm. * A Little Rock man was convicted by a federal jury on conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribu  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Blasts Democrats for Forcing Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C.--September 30, 2025... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after Democrats in the Senate blocked a continuing resolution to extend government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025, and prevent a government shutdown. Congressman Womack said, "Today, Democrats exhibited a baf  more