LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued the following news release: Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge applauds the U.S. Solicitor General for recommending the U.S. Supreme Court hear Arkansas's case concerning the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), in which Rutledge seeks to ensure communities do not lose access to frontline healthcare. "I am pleased the U.S. Solicitor General recommends this case be heard by the U.S. Supr  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued the following news release: Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced her support in keeping federal executions on schedule. Rutledge joined a multistate amicus brief backing the U.S. Department of Justice, which asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the currently scheduled federal executions to move forward, beginning with white supremacist Daniel Lewis Lee accused of killing an Arkansas family in  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 3 -- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued the following news release: * * * - Says, "Together we're working to stop public corruption, save taxpayer dollars and protect healthcare programs in our State from criminals." * * * Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today released a statewide public service announcement (PSA) addressing Medicaid fraud in the State. In 2019, the work by the Arkansas Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU)   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intention to appoint Wendy Ryals to the Arkansas Parole Board. Ryals will replace Dawne Vandiver. Her term will begin on January 15, 2020, and expire on January 14, 2027. Governor Hutchinson issued the following statement: "Wendy Ryals's training and first-hand experience as a law-enforcement officer will enhance the Parole Board's oversight of offen  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to grant 11 pardons and one firearm rights only. An additional 41 clemency requests were denied and five had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole and probationary requirements and paid all fines related to their  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * - Proclaims Computer Science Education Week in Arkansas * * * Governor Asa Hutchinson signed Executive Order 19-17 today establishing the State Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force and proclaimed December 9 - December 15 Computer Science Education Week in Arkansas. The task force will be composed of leaders in education, industry, and government. Members will assess the state'  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly radio address: * * * - Governor Hutchinson's weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE (https://eu5.proxysite.com/process.php?d=BLwHXp6V7aRLBxUGVmjsvcfeUZXM1sAek8i1P42V8NmWbNDxB%2Fm4bsQug7rmui4RaONhB9LTJmtbDrgNxjFZKFo6MneSvwd7ElucINAl%2FmDK9DjGQugPEIvInA%3D%3D&b=1). * * * The good news I announced at the Arkansas Farm Bureau's annual convention this week comes after a diffi  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Dec. 6 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a merger agreement and transition plan with Henderson State University, which would become the ASU System's seventh member institution. Previously approved by the Henderson Board of Trustees on Nov. 21, the agreement is subject to approval of the Higher Learning Commission and action by the Arkansas General Assembly. ASU System President Chuc  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 3 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Jefferson County economic development officials and the Little Rock Port Authority were recognized by Entergy Arkansas' Office of Business and Economic Development for receiving a Select Site certification for conducting a comprehensive review and documentation process for their 44-acre industrial site and 37-acre site respectively, making the sites ready for prospective manufacturing or distribution projects. Entergy  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 2 -- Entergy issued the following news release: A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources (NYSE: NEE) and Entergy Arkansas (NYSE: ETR) today announced the start of construction of Arkansas' largest universal, utility-scale solar energy project - the Chicot Solar Energy Center. The Chicot Solar Energy Center, when complete, will be bigger than the Stuttgart Solar Energy Center, which came online in 2018 as the state's largest universal solar energy project at that tim  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2020 Arkansas state senate candidate, Garry Smith (district 27), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term L  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 28 -- Walmart issued the following article by Steve Bratspies, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer: This holiday season we're staying focused on what our customers care about most - incredible prices on quality brands and convenience. I'm happy to report that's exactly what our Black Friday event delivered. Our customers found amazing savings with plenty of the most sought-after items available and the flexibility to shop the big event however th  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release: Kristine Patterson, M.D., an infectious disease specialist and well-known expert on HIV in women, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Patterson is an associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, UAMS College of Medicine. She sees patients through UAMS' Infectious Diseases Clinic. She earned he  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- Walmart issued the following news release: For customers shopping for kids this holiday season, it can be hard to know where to start. From Legos to LOLs, and Elsa to Rey, the cast of characters can be downright dizzying. And with new influencers and vloggers (like Ryan Kaji, whose unboxing channel "Ryan's World" has become a YouTube sensation) coming on the scene, there are more names to know every day. How is a mom, dad, grandparent or cool aunt supposed to ke  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 2 [TNSgrants-foundation] -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The Bernard Osher Foundation in California recently awarded $25,000 to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas to increase activity in fundraising and membership. "Course fees and membership fees cover about 55 percent of the annual budget," said OLLI Director Josh Raney. "There are 124 institutes around the country. Grant funds such as these provide opport  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- Sam's Club issued the following news release: We all tend to procrastinate the closer we get to the holidays, which is what makes convenience and efficiency so important. Although it's the "most wonderful time of the year," the weeks and days leading up to the holiday season can be super stressful. Sam's Club's worked hard all year long to make sure people can find joy - and convenience - no matter how they like to shop. Here are five ways members can shop our c  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced Rick Rogala has been appointed president and general manager at WATN and WLMT, TEGNA's ABC and CW affiliate stations in Memphis, Tennessee, effective December 2. Rogala will be relocating to Memphis from his current home in Little Rock, Arkansas. A senior media executive, Rogala joins WATN from Bespoke Health Media, where he wa  more

SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, Dec. 3 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release: In 2015, Tyson Foods pledged $50 million in cash and product donations by 2020 to fight hunger and is proud to announce it has exceeded that goal early by contributing more than $60 million for hunger relief in just four years. The company's contributions consist of hunger relief grants to nonprofit organizations and more than 5 million pounds of protein donated to food banks,  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have created a 4+3 pipeline program to help undergraduate students earn a law degree. "Both schools have been working for several years to get this program in place," said Bowen Dean Theresa Beiner. "Many of Bowen's graduates are also UAPB alumni. This program honors their   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: University of Arkansas students interested in learning more about the entrepreneurial community in Northwest Arkansas will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through the new Venture Intern Program. In partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Council, the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is launching a cohort-based internship experience that exposes students to the workings of early-stag  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: University of Arkansas alumnus Kent Burnett of Greenbrier believes that attracting the best faculty helps attract the brightest students. His $250,000 commitment to the G. Kent and Deborah D. Burnett Endowed Faculty Excellence Award in Data Science will recognize outstanding faculty in the College of Engineering and count toward Campaign Arkansas, the $1.25 billion capital campaign to advance academic opport  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A team of researchers from the Department of Animal Science at University of Arkansas recently published an article on their findings from a longitudinal study of the swine gut microbiome. The article, "Longitudinal investigation of the swine gut microbiome from birth to market reveals stage and growth performance associated bacteria," was first published online in late July and features contributions from  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 3 -- Walmart issued the following news release: This past summer, Walmart partnered with actress and advocate Jennifer Garner to issue a challenge to Walmart associates: You're already doing awesome things in your communities - now showcase those awesome things on social media. Every day, Walmart associates make a difference for nonprofit organizations or other members of their communities. From volunteering at schools to serving community meals at their churches, o  more