WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman, Klobuchar Lead Senate Recognition of 4-H Senate Adopts Resolution Designating October 5-11 National 4-H Week * U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, are celebrating National 4-H Week by leadin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Allow Concealed Carry for Prosecutors, Federal Judges * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 October 9, 2025 Washington, DC -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) introduced legislation to address the increasing threat against federal judges. The Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act expands the Law Enforcement Officers  more

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Oct. 10 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * Cowley College Expands Child Development Opportunities Through Dual Credit Partnership with Belle Plaine High School Cowley College continues to strengthen its commitment to preparing future educators and childcare professionals through its partnership with Belle Plaine High School. Students enrolled in Belle Plaine's dual credit program are working toward earning a Child Development Certificate through   more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 10 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Drive Into the Future: Evolution of Auto Care Walmart launches first-of-its kind contactless auto experience, blending its physical and digital assets to deliver more convenience to customers. Key Insights * With the debut of contactless Auto Care Centers, Walmart is reimagining car care through a seamless blend of digital convenience and in-store expertise. * By integrating auto services into the Walmart app, the r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * House Resolutions to Unleash American Energy Resources Pass in Senate This week, the U.S. Senate passed three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions reversing Biden-era Resource Management Plans (RMPs), which locked up millions of acres of land in Alaska, Montana and North Dakota. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alumna Uses SURF Grant to Research on the Effects of Bulimia on Human Teeth By Angelita Faller Colleen Gilliland, who graduated from UA Little Rock in May with a bachelor's degree in biology, used a $4,000 grant from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education for the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program to conduct research on the effects of bulimia on human  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Professor Honored with International Award for Pioneering Materials Research By Justin Bates It may be one of the best-kept secrets in Arkansas. Inside a lab at UA Little Rock, chemistry students are designing everything from Alzheimer's and migraine drugs to next-generation materials stronger than Kevlar. The work, led by Dr. Jerry Darsey, is gaining international acclaim, most recen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Unmanned Vehicle Technologies LLC (UVT), Fayetteville, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing significant concerns regarding the proposed Part 108 rulemaking for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft operations. While UVT appreciates the initiative to safely integrate BVLOS operations into the National Airspace System, the organization argues that several provisions could compromise airspace s  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 10 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Highlights U.S. Manufacturing and Small Business Growth at 2025 Open Call Twelfth annual event helps propel small businesses from local roots to nationwide shelves. Key Insights * Walmart's Open Call boosts U.S. manufacturing and small business growth, with over 100 entrepreneurs earning the opportunity for nationwide shelf space. * The event supports Walmart's $350B commitment to American-made goods, while   more