News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
2026 ABCA NCAA Div. II Region All-Defensive Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 19 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA NCAA Div. II Region All-Defensive Teams Announced
The 2026 ABCA NCAA Div. II Region All-Defensive teams have been announced in all eight regions. The teams are voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association and the process is led by the ABCA NCAA Div. II All-America & Coach of the Year Committee.
Rudy Garbalosa of Lynn University serves as Chair of the
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Actor Costner Testifies Before House Natural Resources Committee
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, June 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by actor and director Kevin Costner from a June 12, 2026, field hearing on a discussion draft of the Great American Outdoors Act 250:
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Members of Congress, Chairman Westerman, and members of the Hot Springs community, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today.
My name is Kevin Costner, and I have spent much of my life telling stories about the American landscape, our w
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Ark. Agriculture Dept.: Governor Sanders Announces $3.17 Million in Funding for 18 Projects to Improve Water Quality
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 19 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Governor Sanders Announces $3.17 Million in Funding for 18 Projects to Improve Water Quality
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded $3,175,000 through the 2026 Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Grant Program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These funds will support statewide projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution in the state's waterbodies
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Ark. Parks, Heritage & Tourism Dept. Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Andrews Testifies Before House Natural Resources Committee
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, June 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Katherine Andrews, director of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Office of Outdoor Recreation, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing on a discussion draft of the Great American Outdoors Act 250:
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Good morning Chairman Westerman, Ranking Member Huffman, and members of the committee. Thank you for inviting me to be with you today.
My name is Katherine Andrews, and
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans
Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of the First Amendment right of the Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, Illinois, at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
The PCC of Rockford holds to a traditional Christian teaching on human life and
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Piggot Man for Medicaid Fraud
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Piggot Man for Medicaid Fraud
Griffin: 'Every fraudulent Medicaid claim threatens the integrity of a program designed to serve vulnerable Arkansans'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Piggot man for Medicaid fraud:
"On June 8, Mikel Rios, 35, of Piggot, pleaded guilty to
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Trumann Woman for Medicaid Fraud
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 18 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Trumann Woman for Medicaid Fraud
Griffin: 'This case demonstrates that those who engage in Medicaid fraud, submit false claims, and exploit vulnerable beneficiaries can face serious consequences, including prison time'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Trumann woman on two
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit September 28-29 in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 18 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit September 28-29 in Little Rock
Griffin: 'Everyone is impacted by fraud in one way or another, so this summit truly has something for everyone'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing his annual summit for 2026:
"Building on the success of our past three annual summits, I
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Baptist Memorial Health Care creates new position to lead AI and digital innovation
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 18 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release:
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Baptist Memorial Health Care creates new position to lead AI and digital innovation
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Baptist Memorial Health Care has hired Debbie Sweet as the system director of digital solutions and innovation, a new role for the 25-hospital health care system headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
This position oversees the implementation and integration of innovative digital
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Entergy Arkansas helps protect American wildlife icon
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Arkansas helps protect American wildlife icon
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In the realm of wildlife conservation, the majestic bald eagle stands as a symbol of strength, freedom and resilience. These iconic birds of prey, once endangered, have made a remarkable recovery in recent decades. However, their habitat loss remains a concern, making efforts to provide suitable nesting sites crucial for their long-
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Entergy's Louisiana utilities Tropical Storm Arthur update - 6/18/2026, 11:30 a.m.
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy's Louisiana utilities Tropical Storm Arthur update - 6/18/2026, 11:30 a.m.
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NEW ORLEANS - Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to impact southeast Louisiana. High-winds, flash-flooding and lightning brought approximately 37,000 outages across the region overnight and into this morning. Additional weather from another system is expected to impact Louisiana tomorrow with ano
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Environmental grant helps protect Arkansas waters for the next generation
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Environmental grant helps protect Arkansas waters for the next generation
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From workforce development and education initiatives to economic development and environmental stewardship, Entergy Arkansas invests in communities across the state through a variety of grant programs designed to improve quality of life for customers and communities.
One of those programs is the Environmental I
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ESPN Preview 2026 NBA Draft, Highlight Top Prospects Team Strategies, College Basketball Trends
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following transcript of a media conference call involving NBA and college basketball analyst Jay Bilas regarding the 2026 NBA draft preview:
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Transcript: 2026 NBA Draft preview with ESPN NBA and College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas
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ESPN NBA and College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas previewed the 2026 NBA Draft on a June 18 media conference call.
Q. I'm curious what you think about what Brad
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Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Interim President McCaskill Testifies Before House Natural Resources Committee
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, June 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Cole McCaskill, interim president and CEO of the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing on a discussion draft of the Great American Outdoors Act 250:
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Welcome to all of our distinguished guests. And thank you for being here. On behalf of Hot Springs, we are so proud to have Hot Springs National Park in our front yard and Ouachita National Forest
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Hendrix College Welcomes Three Trustees as Via Hendrix Launch Approaches
CONWAY, Arkansas, June 19 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
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Hendrix College welcomes three new trustees as Via Hendrix launch approaches
Hendrix College has elected three new members to its Board of Trustees: Stephanie Anderson Gunderman '93, Frank Lawrence '91, and Ronnie Williams '76. The appointments come as the College prepares to launch the Via Hendrix program and celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary, both happening this fall.
"Stephanie, Frank, and Ronni
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Human Sciences Camp Conducted at Arkansas Tech
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Human Sciences Camp Conducted at Arkansas Tech
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Faculty members from Arkansas Tech University and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville collaborated to host a human sciences camp for high school students on the ATU campus in Russellville June 15-19.
Campers gained hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in three aspects of human sciences: apparel, hospitality and nutrition.
The camp w
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LEARNS is Working: Student Test Scores Rise Across the Board
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 18 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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LEARNS is Working: Student Test Scores Rise Across the Board
Arkansas public school students show significant academic improvement in every single grade level, across every single subject.
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education today announced the results of the 2026 statewide Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System (ATLAS) test
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Local Students Participate in UAPB's AgDiscovery Camp
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 18 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Local Students Participate in UAPB's AgDiscovery Camp
The School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted its annual AgDiscovery Camp, June 8-12 on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus. The camp served local students from surrounding school districts and the Boys & Girls Club of Pine Bluff.
Throughout the week, participants engaged in hands-on activities,
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RELEASE: HILL AND JACKSON RELAUNCH BIPARTISAN CAUCUS TO CHAMPION CAREER TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: HILL AND JACKSON RELAUNCH BIPARTISAN CAUCUS TO CHAMPION CAREER TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Today, Congressman French Hill (R-AR-02) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01) announce the relaunch of the bipartisan Congressional Skilled Workforce Caucus to champion skilled workforce development and inform Members of Congress on issues facing American workers and employers who depen
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U.S. Forest Service Associate Chief French Testifies Before House Natural Resources Committee
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, June 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Chris French, associate chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing on a discussion draft of the Great American Outdoors Act 250:
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Chairman Westerman, Ranking Member Huffman, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding implementation of the
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USDA Says U.S. Rice Supplies Edge Higher in June Outlook
WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Rice Outlook: June 2026', by Vidalina Abadam, Jennifer Bond, Seth Wechsler, and Andrew Sowell, in June 2026, under report number RCS-26E.
The report says U.S. all rice supplies for 2026/27 were raised by 0.5 million hundredweight to 275.8 million hundredweight, mainly because 2025/26 ending stocks were revised higher. The increase leaves 2026/27 ending stocks slightly higher as well, at 42.8
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USGS: Lithium in Carolinas Could Replace Imports for a Century or More
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
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USGS: Lithium in Carolinas Could Replace Imports for a Century or More
RESTON, Va. -The southern Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 1.43 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium oxide, enough to replace 201 years of U.S. imports at last year's level, according to new research by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Walmart and Dunkin' Reach a Landmark 150 Locations
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 19 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart and Dunkin' Reach a Landmark 150 Locations
Dunkin' Now Brewing at America's Favorite Place to Shop
The iconic collaboration brings Dunkin' to Walmart's 150th in-store location, delivering bold beverages, beloved breakfast favorites and unmatched convenience to customers across the country.
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America runs on Dunkin', and Walmart is making it even easier to enjoy. Two of America's most iconic brands are raisin
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What They Are Saying: Third District Stakeholders Welcome Community Projects Funding
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying: Third District Stakeholders Welcome Community Projects Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-June 18, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies, secured and voted to advance more than $105.4 million in Community Project Fundin
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