CONWAY, Arkansas, March 18 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Brings One Pill Can Kill Initiative to Hendrix College Attorney General Tim Griffin joined Hendrix College leaders and students Tuesday for a press conference and training session as part of the state's One Pill Can Kill initiative, a program designed to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills. Griffin, a member of the Hendrix Class of 1990  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Expresses Support for U.S. Senator Tom Cotton's Rx ACCESS Act * Griffin: 'As an almost 30-year Army officer, my family and I have seen firsthand the anti-competitive ways PBMs manipulate the market and burden servicemembers' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement outlining his support for the Rx ACCESS Act, which was i  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Hendrix College in Conway * Griffin: 'I have no doubt that the awareness we are bringing to this issue will be the difference between life and death for some young Arkansans' CONWAY - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press conference with Hendrix College President Karen   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin to Host First of 'Emerging Issues Series' May 11 with Focus of AI's Impact on Legal Practices * Griffin: 'I encourage anyone who has an interest in learning more about AI's impact on the legal world to attend this event' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the launch of "The AG's Emerging Issues Series:"   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 17 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill joins multistate push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary * Attorney General Liz Murrill today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, the coalition sent a l  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Boebert, Hurd Push for Passage of the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Lauren Boebert and Jeff Hurd in urging U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Environment and  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Arkansas Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 17, 2026 * * * Employment increased in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Arkansas from September 2024 to September 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that Benton County had the largest over-the-year increase in employment, with a gain of 3  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Chairman Hill: As We Consider Additions To The GLBA, We Must Strike A Balance Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing to provide an overview of financial data privacy policy and examine the current patchwork of legal frameworks at the Federal and state levels. Read   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Denaturalize Convicted Felons * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 17, 2026 Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to keep Arkansas communities safer by providing grounds to revoke citizenship from any naturalized citizen who commits a felony or supports a terrorist group. The Naturalization Accountability Act will ensure  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Strengthen Access to Care for Active-Duty Military Families * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 17, 2026 Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) today introduced legislation to strengthen pharmacy access for active-duty military members and their families. The Rx ACCESS Act protects independent pharmacies from unfai  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on March 17, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Winter Storm Fern Lessons: Supplying Reliable Power to Meet Peak Demand": * * * "Good morning and welcome to today's hearing to examine the performance of our electric grid through the duration of Winter Storm Fern. "Starting on January 23rd, a significant winter storm brought widespread snow, sleet, an  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN posts most-watched Champ Week since 2019, up 11% YoY * * Men's college basketball Champ Week Presented by Principal delivered its largest audience since 2019. The 69 games across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU averaged 641K viewers, up 11% year-over-year. * The ACC Championship game (Virginia vs. Duke) drew 4.1M viewers, up 33% YoY. This is the second most-watched ACC  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, March 17 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Family Creates Scholarship in Memory of Bill Porter '54 * University of the Ozarks trustee David Porter and the Porter family have established the Bill Porter '54 Scholarship Endowment in memory of his late father. The scholarship was established earlier this month and will be given to students with financial need majoring in business-with first preference given to students from Johnson County,  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from Gary Hamm and Tarah Hamm, both of Gravette, Arkansas, to acquire voting shares of Stark Bancshares Inc., Bolivar, Missouri. This notification was submitted under the Change in Bank Control Act and the Board's Regulation Y to ensure the acquisition meets standards for financial and managerial resources. The proposal would result in the applicants indirectly acquiring voting shares of Grand Missouri Bank,  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Court permanently blocks Arkansas public school 10 Commandments law A federal district court issued a permanent injunction today prohibiting the school district defendants from implementing an Arkansas law that requires all public schools to permanently display a government-chosen, Protestant version of the Ten Commandments. In his decision in Stinson v. Fayettevil  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Elfreth Bill to Tackle Invasive Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Co-Chairs of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force and leaders on the House Natural Resources Committee, secured House passage of the Mitigation Action and Waterman Support (MAWS) Act after the bill unanimously pas  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, March 17 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news: * * * The University of Central Arkansas will host investigative journalist Jerry W. Mitchell for a two-day residency Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, with events that highlight investigative reporting, journalism ethics, and the pursuit of truth and accountability. Mitchell's residency will feature a series of student-focused conversations with journalism classes as well as the public presen  more

SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, March 18 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release: * * * Jimmy Dean(R) Protein Lineup Expands with New Bowls Featuring 40 Grams of Protein As consumers increasingly prioritize protein, the Jimmy Dean(R) brand is introducing a new lineup of high protein options that deliver up to 40 grams of protein per serving. The new items give shoppers an approachable way to meet their protein goals with convenient options in the frozen   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Land Exchange Unleashes American Copper Resources This week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced a Record of Decision authorizing a land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, as required by the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act and the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. "Twelve years lat  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 18 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * MOEbiz Acquires Stuart's Integrated Services BTA member MOEbiz has announced the acquisition of Stuart's Integrated Services in Shreveport, Louisiana. This acquisition further expands MOEbiz's footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver comprehensive business technology solutions across northern Louisiana. Stuart's copier business is a strong operational fit with MOEbiz. As a longtime   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Drummond leads push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The coalition sent a letter yesterday to Senate Majority Leader John   more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, March 17 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Owen '06, Mother Establish Scholarship to Memorialize Barry S. Owen * University of the Ozarks alumnus Blake Owen '06 and his mother, Glenda Owen, have established an endowed scholarship at the University in memory of Blake's father, a lifelong educator who devoted his career to helping students succeed. The Barry S. Owen Endowed Scholarship, created in February, will support students in the Un  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Signs Joint Proclamation with the Administration for Children & Families to Advance Continuous Improvement in Child Welfare Outcomes * WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, share a steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Backs Dalilah's Law * Today, the American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association, National Tank Truck Carriers, and state trucking associations across the country issued the following joint statement in support of Dalilah's Law, which will be considered by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee tomorrow, March 18  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alumna Turns Class Project Roots into Food Scene Success * University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Samantha Stewart is making a name for herself in Arkansas's food scene. As CFO and owner of Certified Pies, Stewart has helped grow the restaurant into a local favorite -even earning recognition from Southern Living for serving some of the best wings in the South  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Names College Level Rising Faculty Award Winners * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named four faculty members as college-level recipients of the Rising Faculty Award, recognizing early-career faculty who have demonstrated exceptional promise in teaching, research, and service. Each academic college can select one faculty member for the honor. These   more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 17 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Innovative Learning Initiative Combines Magnifying Glass Plant Exploration with Immersive Virtual Garden Experience * Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are exploring plants through a combination of hands-on investigation and immersive technology at the UAPB Child Development Center. The learning initiative allows students to study plant structure and gr  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 17 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * The UAPB John McLinn Ross Players Continue Powerful Spring Productions Centering Black Stories and Voices * The John McLinn Ross Players at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) continue in its presentation of compelling spring theatre productions that center Black voices, lived experiences, and intimate storytelling through a vignette-style theatrical lens. The 2026 spring  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Oklahoma Impacted by Wildfire * (STILLWATER, Okla., March 17, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adver  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Western Water Investment Delivers for American Farmers, Families Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a major investment in western water infrastructure, delivering on a provision included in the Working Families Tax Cut law. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "One of   more