News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
76 SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors
SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Seminole State College posted the following news:
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76 SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors
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Seventy-six Seminole State College student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 NJCAA All-Academic Teams, while seven SSC athletic programs earned NJCAA Academic Team Awards.
The number of individual honorees increased by 24 from the previous academic year, when 52 SSC student-athletes received recognition. The number of qualifying athletic teams also
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A Place for Every Kid to be a Kid: Camp Hopewell's Diabetes Camp Celebrates 50th Year
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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A Place for Every Kid to be a Kid: Camp Hopewell's Diabetes Camp Celebrates 50th Year
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There's a place in the woods where a kid can be a kid.
And that's big for the kids whose lives have revolved around tracking their blood sugar, physical activity, eating habits, and insulin needs.
"Camp Hopewell is the one place that reminds you what your childhood should be like," said Alexandri
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A-State Faculty Helping Military Veterans Through Concussion Screening Tool
JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 29 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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A-State Faculty Helping Military Veterans Through Concussion Screening Tool
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JONESBORO - One Arkansas State University professor is using a sports medicine assessment originally developed for student-athletes to help military veterans after returning from deployment.
Dr. Scott Bruce is a professor of athletic training and co-chair of the Veterans' Suicide Prevention Program. He is using the Global We
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
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* Raises full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25 to $6.55 per share
* Supports affordability with up to $16 billion in expected cost offsets from load growth and $1.4 billion in expected customer savings from federal loan guarantees and grants
* Expands new load additions to 69 gigawatts
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Amanda Carpenter to Represent A-State with ORAU's Rural Health Initiatives
JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 29 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Amanda Carpenter to Represent A-State with ORAU's Rural Health Initiatives
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JONESBORO - Driven by multiple challenges to the nation's rural health and healthcare, ORAU (Oak Ridge Associated Universities) is taking steps to engage its member institutions in a collective search for solutions.
ORAU is bringing together 35 members of its University Consortium, including Arkansas State University, with th
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Catalyst NEA 2026 to Explore AI, Cybersecurity Research Partnerships, Workforce Development and Rural Health
JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 30 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Catalyst NEA 2026 to Explore AI, Cybersecurity Research Partnerships, Workforce Development and Rural Health
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JONESBORO -Arkansas State University has announced the panel topics for Catalyst NEA: Economic Development and Leadership Forum, returning Thursday, Nov. 5, to the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 forum are now available
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Cotton to Lutnick: Combat Communist China's AI Diffusion Strategy
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton to Lutnick: Combat Communist China's AI Diffusion Strategy
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Contact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy
July 30, 2026
WASHINGTON -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick encouraging a proactive, coordinated, multipronged approach to combat Communist China's AI diffusion strategy and ensure lasting U.S. AI dominance, both domestically and globally. T
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DOJ Seeks Public Comment on $1.5 Million Domtar Clean Air Settlement
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking public comment on a proposed consent decree that would resolve Clean Air Act and Arkansas environmental law claims against Domtar A.W. LLC over emissions at its kraft paper and pulp mill in Ashdown, Arkansas.
The company would pay a $1.5 million civil penalty and complete injunctive relief, including two mitigation projects, under the proposed settlement.
The consent decree was lodged on July 24 in the U.S. District Cour
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Entergy Texas helping customers stay cool and save money with bill management tools and resources
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas helping customers stay cool and save money with bill management tools and resources
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Resources can help customers monitor energy use, manage bills and find financial assistance
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy Texas is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with b
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results
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DALLAS, TEXAS, July 29, 2026 - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $123.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. In comparison, for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the Bank reported net income
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Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 39 Students in Online Degree Programs
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 30 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 39 Students in Online Degree Programs
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The University of Arkansas Global Campus has chosen 39 students to receive the W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship in the 2026-27 academic year. The awards total a possible $78,000.
The Manning scholarship helps support U of A students studying in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to the State Board of Education
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 30 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to the State Board of Education
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Jefferson City
- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two gubernatorial appointments to the State Board of Education.
"We are proud today to appoint two new members to the State Board of Education, including an active classroom teacher," said Governor Kehoe. "Our administration will continue to support and work wi
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia an
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Mechanical Engineering Student Appointed to Role as Student Trustee
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Mechanical Engineering Student Appointed to Role as Student Trustee
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For Nathan Zickes, choosing The University of Toledo was as much about family as it was about the future.
Zickes, 20, grew up in Toledo and attended Saint Francis de Sales High School -a five-minute walk down Bancroft Street from Main Campus -where he watched grandparents, aunts, uncles, his mom and his siblings all become Rockets before hi
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Ozarka College Welcomes Tess Weatherford as Director of TRIO
MELBOURNE, Arkansas, July 30 -- Ozarka College issued the following news:
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Ozarka College Welcomes Tess Weatherford as Director of TRIO
Ozarka College is pleased to announce the appointment of Tess Weatherford as Director of TRIO.
A Melbourne native, Weatherford returns to Ozarka College after five years away, bringing more than 13 years of experience in higher education and student services. In her role as Director of TRIO, she will oversee programs designed to support first-generatio
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Pallone Demands Answers From SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Pallone Demands Answers from SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities
Letter Comes After Woefully Inadequate Briefing from SpaceXAI Staff Last Month & Includes Request to Schedule Visit to Colossus Data Center Sites
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Top Energy and Commerce Committee Democrat Frank Pallone, Jr.
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Powering Possibility: Investing in the Next Generation at Trades 4 Life
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Powering Possibility: Investing in the Next Generation at Trades 4 Life
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At Entergy Arkansas, powering communities goes far beyond keeping the lights on. It means investing in people, strengthening local connections, and opening doors to opportunity for the next generation.
That commitment was on full display at the recent Trades 4 Life event, an inspiring initiative designed to introd
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release:
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
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Trump Admin expanded eligible pool of Vets for expedited licenses, announced seven new states will join Even Exchange Program, and touted new hiring commitment from major carrie
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Rep. Hill, 14 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Fed Vice Chair Bowman
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, with 14 co-signers issued the following letter to Michelle Bowman, vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve Board:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 21, 2026
The Honorable Michelle Bowman
Vice Chair for Supervision
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
20th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20551
Dear Vice Chair Bowman:
We are pleas
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Rutledge Addresses AGS Students at Arkansas Tech
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 30 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Rutledge Addresses AGS Students at Arkansas Tech
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Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge traveled to Arkansas Tech University's Witherspoon Auditorium on Wednesday, July 29, to share her congratulations and her reflections on public service with the students of the 47th Arkansas Governor's School.
"When you think about the thousands of students across 75 counties in our state, you are the ones in these seats," s
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to Ensure Long-Term Access to Medical Care
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to Ensure Long-Term Access to Medical Care
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Peter Welch (D-VT), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-KS), Angus King (I-ME), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to modernize Medicare's Physician Fee Schedule (MFPS). The bipartisan, comprehe
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Summit Provides Connection Points to Benefit Veterans
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 29 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Summit Provides Connection Points to Benefit Veterans
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The Arkansas Tech University Veterans Upward Bound program hosted its inaugural Veterans Success Summit on Saturday, July 18, at Lake Dardanelle State Park.
The summit brought together veteran-serving organizations, community leaders and advocates to strengthen partnerships and expand resources available to veterans pursuing higher education an
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Welch, Boozman Lead Colleagues on Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Seniors' Access to Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch, Boozman Lead Colleagues on Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Seniors' Access to Health Care
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Bill would update decades-old Medicare rules that trigger harmful cuts to health care providers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, along with U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D.
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What Three Years of Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirement Show as the Policy Goes National
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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What Three Years of Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirement Show as the Policy Goes National
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In 2023, Georgia launched Pathways to Coverage, currently the nation's only Medicaid program that conditions coverage on work. The program operates under a special federal waiver, which allows states to test their own approaches for Medicaid programs. Adults can qualify only by documen
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