JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Arkansas native retires as Air Force's first 'Chief Recruiter' * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Chief Master Sgt. Frank Rawls, the United States Air Force's highest-ranking recruiter and first "Chief Recruiter," will retire on March 1, 2026, after a 30-year career. The son of Bill Rawls of Crossett and Peggy Kelley of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Raw  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: * * * From UAPB to Alabama: Mari'Neisha Hardrick's Journey of Purpose into Graduate Studies Mari'Neisha Hardrick, a student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), where she honed her voice, strengthened her purpose, and learned the power of storytelling, is preparing to take the next bold step in her journey. The UAPB Department of Multimedia Communication (DMMC) Fall 2025 graduat  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 9 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Future Leader, UA Little Rock Graduate Demonstrates Resilience * When Drayson Hill crosses the stage on Dec. 13 at UA Little Rock, it will be the culmination of years spent overcoming medical challenges, rebuilding confidence, and finding his way back to school to finish his degree. For the marketing director at Chick-fil-A on 7th Street and Broadway in Little Rock, the moment mark  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * House Advances 14 Bills to Empower Tribes and Enhance Natural Resources Management This week, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation that strengthens tribal self-determination, improves access to historical and recreational sites, supports critical water forecasting and watershed development, streamlines permitting  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 9 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Rampy Foundation Relays $51,313 Donation from Bentonville to UAMS Department of Neurology for MS Research The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine received $51,313 for multiple sclerosis research from the Rampy MS Research Foundation during a ceremony today. Jo and Scott Rampy, along with other runners and w  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: HILL, CAREY, DAVIDS, DINGELL, AND MALLIOTAKIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT HIRING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES * Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), Rep. Mike Carey (OH-15), Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced the Helping Individuals Rejoin Employment (HIRE) Act to expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36885) entitled "Arkansas Midland Railroad Co. Inc. - Lease and Operation Exemption Including Interchange Commitment - Union Pacific Railroad Co.": * * * [Request For Waiver OF 49 C.F.R. Sec. 1150.42(e)] Digest:/1 This decision waives the 60-day advance notice requirement and allows Arkansas Midland Railroad Company, Inc., to extend the term of, and make other  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting 2026 Applications for Four Arkansas RCPP Projects * Arkansas farmers and landowners have until the following deadlines to submit applications for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). All projects will be offering financial assistance to implemen  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 10 -- Walmart issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Walmart Debuts on Nasdaq, Marking Its First Day of Trading Company Rings in a New Era with Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony * Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced it has completed the listing transfer of its common stock and bonds to Nasdaq and will begin trading, marking a new chapter in the company's 63-year history of growth, innovation, and long-term value creation for shareholders. This move f  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 10 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Gives Last Minute Shoppers More Time to Order Gifts Key Insights - Walmart is extending its holiday delivery deadline with one-hour Express delivery available on orders placed until 5 p.m. Christmas Eve, giving last-minute shoppers more flexibility. - With new "Get it Now" ordering and faster nationwide delivery reaching 95% of households in under three hours, Walmart is making holiday shopping simpler and mo  more