LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 10 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * 'Dracula' Author's Relative to Discuss Links Between Medicine and Literature at UAMS Lecture The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host a free, public lecture exploring the medical influences behind the gothic novel "Dracula" at 5 p.m. April 17. The lecture will be held on the 12th floor of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute on more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 9 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from AmerCable: * * * AmerCable to Expand Manufacturing Operations in El Dorado, Arkansas Company to invest more than $10 million, create 13 new jobs * EL DORADO, Ark. (April 8, 2026) - Leading cable manufacturer AmerCable has announced plans to expand its existing operations in El Dorado, Arkansas with an investment of more than $10 million. The expansion will create 13 new jobs over th more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson leads pro-life effort to withdraw mifepristone from FDA approval list * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading 13 other states in a letter supporting Senator Josh Hawley's "Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act." This legislation would withdraw mifepristone from the FDA's approval list. If it becomes law, the act would al more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Two Arrests and One Conviction Made by His Medicaid Fraud Control Unit * Griffin: 'When individuals commit Medicaid fraud, they take advantage of a system designed to serve vulnerable Arkansans. That kind of conduct will be investigated and prosecuted' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing two arre more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at University of Central Arkansas in Conway * Griffin: 'UCA has been an important partner in the One Pill Can Kill initiative and has scheduled other student-engagement events this week on issues of health and substance abuse' CONWAY - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 9 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation to host 2026 Art of Caring * WHAT: Baptist Memorial Health Care will host the 27th Art of Caring, benefiting the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief. The event will include live music, food, a photo booth and the opportunity to create personal works of art. An online auction featuring original works of art by local and more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * California's economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP What you need to know: California's economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation -- continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the second-largest state, Texas, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Crawford Joins Former Speaker Gingrich to Discuss U.S. Counterintelligence Reform House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) joined former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich on his podcast, "Newt's World," to discuss the need to reevaluate how the U.S. approaches its c more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 10 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Dorothy Snider Foundation Awards $110,000 Grant to UAMS College of Medicine for Scholarships The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine received a $110,000 grant from the Dorothy Snider Foundation, a fund managed by the Memphis Medical Society, for student scholarships. "This is an exciting development in our efforts to generate more scho more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas breaks ground on Legend and Lone Star power stations * The two generation resources will be capable of powering more than 300,000 homes, supporting continued growth across Southeast Texas PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Texas is growing fast, and its energy needs are growing even faster. To help meet that demand, leaders from Entergy Texas joined Texas Governor Greg Abbott, local off more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 8 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, delivered the State of the State address to the 95th General Assembly to open the 2026 fiscal session. The governor reported that Arkansas maintains the fastest-growing economy in the nation and remains the top state for both lowest cost of living and resident relocation. During her remarks, Sanders highlighted educational gains under the LEARNS Act and announced plans for a special session to cut state income taxes for more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Investing in local talent to power Arkansas's energy future * Entergy Arkansas's commitment to strengthening the communities it serves was on full display at the recent vendor fair supporting the proposed Jefferson Power Station and Arkansas Cypress Solar projects. Designed to connect local and regional businesses with upcoming contracting opportunities, the events underscored Entergy's  more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 9 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Lights, Legacy, Action: UAPB Showcases Student Filmmakers, Honors MLK Legacy, and Welcomes Work by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry * Hot Springs, AR (April 7, 2026) - The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), in partnership with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), will launch its America250 series on April 23 as part of the 153-year-old 1890 Land-Grant HBCU's Found more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 9 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Meet "The Senator": Grace Price's Winning Story * For Grace Price, finding the right college wasn't just about academics-it was about finding a place that felt like home. After a difficult first semester at a large public university, Price knew something was missing. What she found at University of the Ozarks wasn't just a better fit-it was a community that would shape her future, fuel her ambit more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 10 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 9, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Spencer Fane to Merge With Southwest Law Firm Spencer Fane, which has offices in Hendersonville and Nashville, will merge with the Southwest firm Conner & Winters, according to a news release from the firm. The deal will expand the firm by 75 lawyers and add offices in Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas. The firm says the move reflects industry t more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, April 10 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Unveils Limited-Time The Devil Wears Prada Scoop Collection Walmart is introducing The Devil Wears Prada Scoop Collection, a limited-time fashion collaboration that brings high-fashion energy to customers through Scoop, Walmart's exclusive contemporary brand. Available for pre-order starting today, the collection is inspired by the enduring style influence of The Devil Wears Prada, blending editorial-inspired  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Bentonville, AR-April 8, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced Keily Diaz, a junior at Berryville High School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Arkansas's Third Congressional District. Keily's artwork, entitled "Paciencia y Fe," will now be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Congr more PR