News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
2026 Brown Award Winner: Hannah Melton
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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2026 Brown Award Winner: Hannah Melton
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Arkansas Tech University spring 2026 graduate Hannah Melton views service as one way she can pay forward all that she has received in her life.
"I've had so many people help me when I was younger through high school and college," said Melton. "My parents and my family have always dropped everything to help other people, so I grew up with that and I think it h
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2026 Crabaugh Award Winner: Carson Smith
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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2026 Crabaugh Award Winner: Carson Smith
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When Carson Smith wasn't sure if he could fulfill all of his leadership responsibilities at Arkansas Tech University, he turned to the wisdom of the Duke.
"There's this John Wayne quote...courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway," said Smith. "That's always stuck with me on those bad days when you don't want to wake up and get out of bed. You
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2026 Young Award Winner: Allie Stoll
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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2026 Young Award Winner: Allie Stoll
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There was a time Allie Stoll of Benton thought she needed to create her own path in order to make her mark on the world.
Her parents, Darci and Mark Stoll, went to Arkansas Tech University. Her sister, Autumn Stoll, went to Arkansas Tech University. As a consequence, Allie initially planned on going to college anywhere other than Arkansas Tech University.
"An
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Cotton to FDA: Investigate Dangerous Chinese-Manufactured Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton to FDA: Investigate Dangerous Chinese-Manufactured Medical Devices
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Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Acting U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Kyle Diamantas requesting enhanced review of medical devices manufactured in Communist China to address potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Compromised Chinese-made medical devices give malign foreign actors
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Dr. Susan Self Memorial Scholarship Established at ATU
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Dr. Susan Self Memorial Scholarship Established at ATU
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Colleagues, friends and students of the late Dr. Susan Self have established a scholarship for Arkansas Tech University nursing students in her memory.
The Dr. Susan Self Memorial Scholarship will be offered through the ATU Foundation. Those who wish to support the scholarship may make a gift at www.atualumni.com/selfmemorial.
"Dr. Self was
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to
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Lujan, Boozman Champion Greater Access to Radiology Services
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Boozman Champion Greater Access to Radiology Services
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Senators Seek Medicare Reimbursement Eligibility for Hospital Radiologist Assistant-Performed Medical Imaging
W ASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced legislation to improve Medicare beneficiaries' access to medical imaging services and address the provider shortage that exists nationwide,
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Missouri State-West Plains: OHRC to Host Iron Through the Hills - Rails Over the Rivers & Ridges of the Arkansas Ozarks
WEST PLAINS, Missouri, May 28 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release:
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OHRC to host Iron Through the Hills: Rails over the Rivers & Ridges of the Arkansas Ozarks
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation, "Iron Through the Hills: Rails over the Rivers & Ridges of the Arkansas Ozarks" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at OHRC, located inside MSU-WP's Garnett Li
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Pa. AG Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
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* ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games
* ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State
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S.C. AG Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 16-state letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a rule that would restore swift justice in the death row process by mitigating the long delays that can arise in federal habeas appeals.
The letter argues that current federal habeas review i
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SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3
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The 2026 college football season is on the horizon and SEC Network (SECN) kicks off its 13th college football season in CoMo on Thursday, Sept. 3 as Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. ET. SEC Network's season opener is one of 37 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference teams acros
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online
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The grass beneath the American dream: Exploring the many facets of lawns
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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The grass beneath the American dream: Exploring the many facets of lawns
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They evoke images of cornhole and cookouts, fertilizer and fences, and hedges and homeowners' associations. They consume an estimated 9 billion gallons of water per day and more than 80 million pounds of pesticides annually. And they raise multidisciplinary questions about biodiversity, soil chemistry, property rights
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UA Little Rock Graduate Lawson Bear Finds a New Calling in Theater
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 26 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Graduate Lawson Bear Finds a New Calling in Theater
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Lawson Bear came to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock four years ago to study music. Now, after graduating with a degree in music and a minor in theatre arts, he's preparing to pursue a new ambition: acting.
The Dallas native graduated this month as a member of the Donaghey Scholars, an honors program th
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UAMS, Community Partners Present Summit to Address Youth Substance Use, Prevention Strategies
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 28 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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UAMS, Community Partners Present Summit to Address Youth Substance Use, Prevention Strategies
With 60% of adolescents in substance-use treatment also meeting the criteria for a co-occurring mental illness, Arkansas health providers are being called together to tackle the crisis head on.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, in partnership with the Blue & You Fo
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UCA Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan, Budget, Tuition at May Meeting
CONWAY, Arkansas, May 28 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news:
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UCA Board of Trustees approves strategic plan, budget, tuition at May meeting
UCA 2035 roadmap, investment in employees, student fee updates among key agenda items
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The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees adopted the new UCA 2035 Strategic Plan, approved the university's operating budget for fiscal year 2026-27, and approved updates to tuition, fees, and room and board rates during
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Va. A.G. Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children
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Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, th
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Walmart Expands Exclusive and Private Brand Portfolio With New Hardware Assortments and Launch of Mainstays Kids
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, May 28 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart Expands Exclusive and Private Brand Portfolio with New Hardware Assortments and Launch of Mainstays Kids
Retailer introduces Greenworks Pro at Walmart and unveils first new Home brand launch in five years.
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Walmart is continuing to evolve its assortment strategy with the expansion of exclusive and private brands across key lifestyle categories, introducing new offerings in Hardware and Home designed to delive
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Wrightsville reliability project strengthens system for the next generation
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Wrightsville reliability project strengthens system for the next generation
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A recently completed reliability project in Wrightsville is helping strengthen the electric system and improve reliability for customers in the area.
The work included replacing 12 poles and upgrading transformers and equipment designed to create a stronger and more resilient system. Investments like these are
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Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 27 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock
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Continuing a family tradition as a third-generation University of Arkansas Little Rock graduate, Josie Eanes has turned a lifelong love of storytelling into a journey of growth and creative achievement. This spring, she received her bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writ
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