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-Lyon College School of Dental Medicine selects inaugural class
For the first time ever, an Arkansas school has a class of students on their path to become dentists. The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has officially announced its…
by Talk Business & Politics staff - ago
For the first time ever, an Arkansas school has a class of students on their path to become dentists. The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has officially announced its…
by George Jared - ago
Helena West-Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin, 44, was arrested Tuesday (June 24), according to the Arkansas State Police. He was charged with not paying his taxes and is facing numerous felony…
by Talk Business & Politics staff - June 25, 2025 12:30 pm
Maureen Harrod will seek the Circuit Judge, Division 4, seat in Arkansas’ 16th Judicial District, which includes Cleburne, Fulton, Izard, Independence, and Stone counties. The division handles all felony court…
by George Jared - June 24, 2025 3:24 pm
Virtually all of the state’s cotton crop has been planted and now producers are in a waiting game to see if weather conditions will dry out. Since the beginning of…
by Talk Business & Politics staff - June 24, 2025 3:22 pm
Arkansas soybean producers are invited to apply for the 15th annual Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge (GFTG), a competition that rewards high yields, spotlights innovation and promotes best…
by George Jared - June 23, 2025 9:09 pm
The Jonesboro City Council has approved millions of dollars in capital improvement projects throughout the city. The Council recently approved a $17.5 million revenue bond issue that is part of…
by Talk Business & Politics staff - June 19, 2025 11:26 am
The Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA) Board of Directors has elected Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward as vice president. Ward will serve a two-year term. As vice president, Ward…
by George Jared - June 19, 2025 10:54 am
The country’s first billion-dollar corporation and at one time its largest company has been sold despite national security concerns. U.S. Steel has been sold to Japanese-based Nippon Steel Corporation for…
by George Jared - June 18, 2025 3:00 pm
Tariffs, low commodity prices, historic rains, spiraling input costs, and a lack of an updated Farm Bill have left many row crop producers in the doldrums, and some have decided…
by Talk Business & Politics staff - June 17, 2025 3:43 pm
A $50,000 gift from longtime animal welfare advocate Donna Easley will help support Arkansas residents pursuing veterinary education at Arkansas State University. The Donna K. Easley Small Animal Practice Support…
by George Jared - June 17, 2025 10:15 am
Arkansas State University alumna Savannah Sandage, a Batesville native and recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in world languages and cultures, has been selected…
by George Jared - June 16, 2025 8:07 pm
Sales and use tax collections in the city of Jonesboro ventured into slightly positive territory during the month of May but remained down when compared to the first five months…
by George Jared - June 16, 2025 2:39 pm
First Community Bank has rehired Brian Emison as senior vice president, retail deposit officer. In this role, Emison will focus on deposit growth, with an emphasis on technical applications and…
by George Jared - June 16, 2025 8:37 am
The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) will provide the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM), an Arkansas State University Heritage Site, with a $1.272 million grant needed to complete…
by Caroline Scurlock - June 12, 2025 4:21 pm
Ten percent of counties in Arkansas lack veterinarians, a shortage that has had a profound impact on companion animal owners, livestock and poultry operations, and veterinarians. On Thursday (June 12),…
by George Jared - June 12, 2025 1:24 pm
Dicamba cannot be used at this time in Arkansas after a series of court rulings, and those that defy the law face stiff state and federal penalties. The Arkansas Department…
by George Jared - June 12, 2025 9:38 am
Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University will expand its produce operation, thanks to a gift from Tekla Research and families involved with the company. The $130,000 gift will fund the…
by George Jared - June 11, 2025 8:59 pm
The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC) will offer a new tool for local businesses, landlords, and realtors. They will now have access to…
by George Jared - June 10, 2025 12:45 pm
Nearly all of the state’s corn crop has been planted, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 98% of Arkansas’ projected 710,000 corn acres are in the ground. This…
by George Jared - June 9, 2025 7:28 pm
Arkansas’ agriculture economy is in peril and Gov. Sarah Sanders wants to better understand the plight of farmers firsthand. The governor held a roundtable discussion with farmers, businessmen, elected officials…