News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
'Disasters -- Remembering, Reclaiming, Rebuilding' Theme of 2027 Delta Symposium
JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 4 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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'Disasters -- Remembering, Reclaiming, Rebuilding' Theme of 2027 Delta Symposium
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=The Department of English, Philosophy, and World Languages at Arkansas State University is accepting papers and presentations for the 32nd annual Delta Symposium.
The Delta Symposium will take place April 7-10, 2027, at A-State, and will feature a wide variety of scholarship and creative work focused on the Delta's his
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Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov
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Animal Welfare and Public Health Groups File Petition in Colorado to Ban Lead Ammunition for Hunting
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release:
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Animal Welfare and Public Health Groups File Petition in Colorado to Ban Lead Ammunition for Hunting
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Albany, NY -A coalition of animal welfare, public health organizations, and wildlife management professionals, including a raft of Colorado-based groups, have filed a formal petition with the state's Parks and Wildlife Commission (CPW) calling on the agenc
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ATU's Will Rogers Memorial Named to National Register
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU's Will Rogers Memorial Named to National Register
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A monument to Will Rogers located on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville has been added to the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The monument is located outside John E. Tucker Coliseum at 1604 Coliseum Drive on the ATU campus in Russellville. It consists of three p
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Administration's Last-Minute Restrictions Likely to Worsen Impact of Medicaid Work Requirement
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on June 3, 2026, by Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Director Jennifer Wagner and Medicaid Policy Director and senior fellow Allison Orris:
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Administration's Last-Minute Restrictions Likely to Worsen Impact of Medicaid Work Requirement
The Trump Administration's final rule implementing the new Medicaid work requirement makes major, last-minute policy shifts that will likely increase the numbe
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Chairman Hill and Vice Chairman Huizenga Warn Obama-Era Conflict Mineral Rules Undermine U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Hill and Vice Chairman Huizenga Warn Obama-Era Conflict Mineral Rules Undermine U.S. National Security
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Vice Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging the Administration to revise, waive, or terminate the Securities and Exchange Commissi
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Committee Approves Womack's Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill to Strengthen Transportation and Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Committee Approves Womack's Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill to Strengthen Transportation and Housing Programs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -June 4, 2026... Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was reported favorably by the Committee to the full House by a vote of 3
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Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North issued the following news release:
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Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of casinos and other gaming venues, today announced the launch of Ember Casino in New Jersey, marking the first phase of a broader rebrand of the company's gaming business under a unified brand identity.
The New Jersey debu
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House Advances Public Lands, Alaska Natives Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026:
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House Advances Public Lands, Alaska Natives Legislation
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to conserve historic American battlefields and support Alaska Native cultural practices. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The legislation passed today will safeguard Ameri
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Huss Elected 2025-26 ATU Professor of the Year
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Huss Elected 2025-26 ATU Professor of the Year
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Dr. Sean Huss' promise to his students at Arkansas Tech University is simple.
"I won't give up on you as long as you don't give up," said Huss. "As long as they meet me halfway, I'll be there from day one until the final exam."
Huss, professor of sociology and criminal justice at Arkansas Tech, was elected by the ATU student body as the 2025-26 prof
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Kuttenkuler Joins Henderson State as Vice Chancellor for Student Life
ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas, June 5 -- Henderson State University issued the following news release:
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Kuttenkuler joins Henderson State as vice chancellor for student life
Henderson State University has named Dr. Scott Kuttenkuler as its new vice chancellor for student life, bringing to campus a seasoned higher education leader with extensive experience in student affairs, enrollment growth, workforce development, organizational leadership, and institutional advancement.
Kuttenkuler joins Hen
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Monfrey Joins U of O as Resident Director
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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Monfrey Joins U of O as Resident Director
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Angelina Monfrey has been hired as the resident director for the New Student Residence Hall at University of the Ozarks. Her first day was June 1, 2026.
A native of Anchorage, Alaska, Monfrey recently completed an MBA with an emphasis on leadership from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. She also earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from U
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Podcast Episode #2: UAPB Alumni Making An Impact
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Podcast Episode #2: UAPB Alumni Making An Impact
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Welcome to Episode #2: UAPB Alumni Making An Impact of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) new podcast, From the Yard: The UAPB News podcast, which transforms the UAPB News Blog stories into engaging AI-generated audio experiences for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
While our students are enjoyi
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Ranking Member Cantwell Opening Statement at Hearing on the Future of College Sports
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026:
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Ranking Member Cantwell Opening Statement at Hearing on the Future of College Sports
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, gave the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing on the future of college sports:
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School of Business and Management Celebrates Class of 2026
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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School of Business and Management Celebrates Class of 2026
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The School of Business and Management (SBM) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recognized the achievements of its graduating Class of 2026 during its annual Graduates Banquet in May at the STEM Conference Center.
The event, coordinated by Cynthia Sims, SBM project/program specialist, brought together students,
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Sens. Boozman, Thompson Issue Statement on Domestic Detection of New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026, with Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee:
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Boozman, Thompson Statement on Domestic Detection of New World Screwworm
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson
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Tyson Foods Sizzles With New Grilling Options for Summer 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, June 5 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release:
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Tyson Foods Sizzles with New Grilling Options for Summer 2026
As summer grilling season heats up, Tyson Foods is expanding its portfolio with bold, ready-to-enjoy offerings across several iconic brands. Designed for backyard cookouts, family time and easy summer meals, the latest innovations from brands like Tyson(R), Wright(R), Ball Park(R) and Hillshire Farm(R) delive
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UAPB Alumnus and Former University Staff Member Appointed Chairman of Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Alumnus and Former University Staff Member Appointed Chairman of Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board
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Boyce Hamlet, a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus and former University staff member, has been appointed as chairman of the Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board.
Hamlet has devoted his career to public safety, criminal justice, and law enforcement across Arkansas
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Upward Bound 2026 Summer Program Underway
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Upward Bound 2026 Summer Program Underway
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Approximately 100 high school students from the Arkansas River Valley are participating in the 2026 Arkansas Tech University Upward Bound residential summer program on the ATU campus in Russellville.
During the month of June, those high school students are studying English, math, science and electives such as human geography, robotics, theatre, astronomy,
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Walmart Adds Express Delivery From In-Store Restaurants, Starting With Subway
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 5 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart Adds Express Delivery from In-Store Restaurants, Starting with Subway(R)
Freshly made Subway meals now available for delivery in as little as 30 minutes or less, alongside groceries and everyday essentials
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Walmart is making it even easier for customers to get everything they need in one seamless shopping experience, including freshly made meals from Subway. Beginning this month, customers in select locations
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Walmart Announces 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting Voting Results
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 5 -- Walmart issued the following news on June 4, 2026:
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Walmart Announces 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting Voting Results
Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced preliminary shareholder voting results for its Annual Shareholders' Meeting. Approximately 89.88% of all outstanding shares were represented at the meeting.
John Furner, President and CEO of Walmart Inc., provided an overview of Walmart's business model and strong FY26 results. He noted the comp
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Walmart+ Arrives in Canada, With Unlimited Delivery, Free Shipping With No Order Minimum and Crave, for Only $8.97/month - Cost of a Single Delivery
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 5 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart+ arrives in Canada, with unlimited delivery, free shipping with no order minimum and Crave, for only $8.97/month - the cost of a single delivery
Canadians can save more with Walmart+, the membership that pays for itself
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MISSISSAUGA, ON - Walmart+ has arrived in Canada, unlocking a first-of-its-kind membership program that goes beyond delivery for Canadians, bringing together unlimited same-day delivery from
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Womack Votes for Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill to Empower Arkansas Producers and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Votes for Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill to Empower Arkansas Producers and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -June 4, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
This bill allocates $26.2
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