PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * 37th Southern Heritage Classic - THE BIG SHOWDOWN * Southern Heritage Classic fans, get ready for THE BIG SHOWDOWN! The battle lines are drawn as two legendary HBCU marching bands bring their powerhouse sounds to Memphis, TN! From Arkansas-Pine Bluff, it's the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South, M4! And representing Alcorn State, it's the electrifying Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite, S.O.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships * Aug 14, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the finals of the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships, which are being held this year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. These annual competitions date back to 193  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Successful Resolution of FOIA Lawsuit Against Arkansas Board of Corrections * #Griffin: 'The Freedom of Information Act serves an essential role in preserving public confidence in our institutions, and I will continue to defend it whenever necessary.' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after a Pulaski Count  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P20-590) by Leslie K. Davis and Erik L. Hernandez entitled "Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2024:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * METHODS OF VOTING Most states have policies in place that allow eligible voters to cast their vote prior to Election Day, either by casting an absentee ballot (e.g., by mail), by voting in-person during an early voting period, or both. The CPS has asked  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana launches major grid resilience project in Jefferson Parish * $270 million investment will strengthen local electric infrastructure and improve reliability for customers JEFFERSON PARISH, La. - Entergy Louisiana, joined by local elected officials and community leaders, celebrated the launch of a major grid resilience project in Jefferson Parish with a ceremonial ribbon   more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Encourages Coloradans to Get Outside and Take Advantage of the Last Days of Summer * DENVER \- Today, Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade are encouraging Coloradans to take advantage of the last few days of summer before school is back in session to get out outside, connect with neighbors and enjoy all the amazing summer activities Color  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER * Miss. Lawmakers Secured NIST Funding in FY2026 Appropriations to Renovate & Equip Research Space WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $2.4 million federal grant to rehabilitate research space at the University of Mi  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Powering Affordability: Entergy Solutions brings energy savings to Dover * When Arkansas temperatures climb, air conditioners work harder to keep homes cool and that can mean higher energy use. Helping customers manage those costs is a key part of Entergy Arkansas's Next Generation Arkansas vision, which is designed to meet the state's growing energy needs while delivering reliable, aff  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Rachel Sullivant Named to NWA Business Journal's Forty Under 40 * Rachel Sullivant, director of entrepreneurial resources in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, has been named to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal's 2026 Forty Under 40 class. The annual recognition honors emerging leaders for their career achievemen  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Lecrone Gains Research Experience in UAMS Summer Program * University of the Ozarks sophomore Ian Lecrone took an important step toward his goal of becoming a physician this summer, gaining his first hands-on experience in biomedical research through a highly selective program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Lecrone, a biology major from Little Rock, was one of just 15   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Cotton Joins Attorney General Griffin, Governor Sanders to Announce Support of STOP FRAUD Medicaid Act * #Griffin: 'Together, we are protecting taxpayers, preserving program integrity, and ensuring that public benefits remain available for those who qualify for and depend upon them' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after hosti  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Planning for the Day America Exhausts Its Supply of Phosphorus The United States could exhaust its domestic phosphorus supply within 40 years. Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia already depend on imports from China and Morocco to meet their needs. Without phosphorus, crops cannot grow -- and without a reliable supply of the mineral, the world's food supply is at risk. "You talk to any farmer  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Rachel Sullivant Named to NWA Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Rachel Sullivant, director of entrepreneurial resources in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, has been named to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal's 2026 Forty Under 40 class. The annual recognition honors emerging leaders for their career achievements and contributions to the co  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Walton College Students Top National Field in Cybersecurity Challenge U of A seniors Conrad Haslauer and Nadine Moustafa earned first place in the KPMG Cybersecurity Challenge in March, a national, industry-sponsored competition that puts students' cybersecurity and business skills to the test. The Walton College students topped teams from universities across the country, providing a strong external  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Wolves Up Week Welcomes New and Returning Students to Campus this Week * JONESBORO - As students prepare for the start of the fall semester at Arkansas State University, campus organizers have a series of fun events planned to help them get acclimated to campus. The week of events, hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB), will kick off Aug. 15 - 20 and take place throughout campus. Wolves Up Wee  more