News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
2026-2027 candidates for national office
ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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2026-2027 candidates for national office
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The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation.
The Secure Am
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ATU Alumna Earns Acclaim at International Conference
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Alumna Earns Acclaim at International Conference
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Shruti Bhandari, a 2026 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, won two best presenter awards at the 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) World Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Congress May 20-22 in Seattle, Wash.
Bhandari earned recognition for her research projects entitled "Multimodal Neuromorphic Computi
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Entergy Arkansas employees paddle for a purpose at Dragon Boat Festival
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Arkansas employees paddle for a purpose at Dragon Boat Festival
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The spirit of teamwork was on full display as Entergy Arkansas employees took to the water and volunteered behind the scenes during the River Cities Dragon Boat Festival, held at Lake Willastein Park in Maumelle, benefiting the Children's Protection Center.
The event brought together community members from across
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Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release:
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Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor
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SREB News Release
CHARLOTTE -Former Sen. Bob Plymale, who served more than three decades in the West Virginia Senate, was recognized at the Southern Regional Education Board Annual Meeting June 6 with both the SREB Distinguished Service Award and the Jac
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Funding Renewed for UAMS-led Biomedical Research Program, Bringing INBRE's 30-Year-Total to More Than $107 Million
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 12 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Funding Renewed for UAMS-led Biomedical Research Program, Bringing INBRE's 30-Year-Total to More Than $107 Million
By Linda Satter
A federal grant that funds Arkansas INBRE, a statewide biomedical research program led by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been extended for another five years, providing 30 years of continuous funding totaling more
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Garland County Habitat for Humanity receives $9,750 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Garland County Habitat for Humanity receives $9,750 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Garland County Habitat for Humanity has received a $9,750 incentive for its 2024-2025 participation in the Entergy Arkansas Core Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) offering. Since 2024, the organization has received a total of $20,500 in incent
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Green Named Major Gifts Officer at Ozarks
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, June 11 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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Green Named Major Gifts Officer at Ozarks
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Nathan Green has joined University of the Ozarks as a major gifts officer in the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement. His first day was June 8, 2026.
A native of Clarksville, Green has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Post University. A military veteran, he has experience as a manager and personal trainer and as a recruiter.
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How a $10.25 Donation Made a Difference to AFA's Mission
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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How a $10.25 Donation Made a Difference to AFA's Mission
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In Greenville, Texas, the Northeast Texas AFA Chapter 416 (NETXAFA) is furthering the Air & Space Forces Association's (AFA) mission to inspire military service.
NETXAFA, led by volunteers, supports the local air, space, and military community from Rockwall, Texas to Arkansas. NETXAFA funds STEM
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Information Technology Services to Offer Series of Classes this Summer
JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 11 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Information Technology Services to Offer Series of Classes this Summer
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JONESBORO - This summer, Information Technology Services (ITS) at Arkansas State University will have several opportunities for faculty, staff and students to learn about new technology on campus.
The A-State Campus community currently uses Duo Two-Factor Authentication but will be moving to the Microsoft Authenticator by late J
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KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.
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KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics.
According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%.
The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North
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KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states.
The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e
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Senate Agriculture Chairman Boozman Highlights USDA Progress, Calls for Continued Support for Farmers and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Chairman Boozman Highlights USDA Progress, Calls for Continued Support for Farmers and Rural Communities
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) led an oversight hearing examining how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is addressing the challenges facing farmers,
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key fi
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UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 11 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted the 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium from May 17-20 in the STEM Building. The four-day event brought together students, faculty, admi
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University of Missouri Museum Identifies Quapaw Nation Affiliation for Arkansas Collections
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects.
It determined that they are culturally affiliated with the Quapaw Nation, according to a National Park Service notice issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
The inventory identified human remains representing at least 54 individuals and 6,440 associated funerary objects. The collection in
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Walmart Opens Walmart.com to International Customers, Unlocking Access to Hundreds of Thousands of Items With Shipping Available to Mexico
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 12 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart Opens Walmart.com to International Customers, Unlocking Access to Hundreds of Thousands of Items with Shipping Available to Mexico
Walmart is giving customers in Mexico more choices than ever before. With an expanded assortment now available through Walmart.com, customers can shop a broader selection of products, discover new brands, and access options that were previously unavailable through Walmart. This mile
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WCS Honors Rob Walton, Former Chairman of Walmart and a Longtime Conservation Philanthropist
BRONX, New York, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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WCS Honors Rob Walton, Former Chairman of Walmart and a Longtime Conservation Philanthropist
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(From left to right) Alejandro Santo Domingo, Chair of the WCS Board of Trustees; Rob Walton, former chairman of Walmart and a longtime conservation philanthropist; Adam Falk, WCS President and CEO. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) hosted its annual gala at the Centr
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Westerman and Huffman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Westerman and Huffman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250).
"As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th
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Womack Slams Democrats for Blocking FISA Extension
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Slams Democrats for Blocking FISA Extension
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-June 11, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after Democrats blocked the passage of H.R. 9238 to extend the authorities of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through July 2, 2026. FISA Section 702 authorities expire on June 12, 2026.
Congressman Womack said
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