LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni-supported scholarships provide more than $232,000 for UA Little Rock students * Scholarships supported by generations of University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni continue to open doors for today's students. This year, the UA Little Rock Alumni Association awarded $232,247 in scholarships through a combination of alumni-supported funds, including Taste of Little Rock, endowed scholarship funds, the Alumni License Plate more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Sukup Manufacturing (Sheffield, Iowa) -- Expensing helps Sukup  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k - As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are currently stuck paying capital gains taxes on inflation.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94. As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautif more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Joins Reigniting the American Dream Compact Focused on Entrepreneurship Arkansas is doubling down on its commitment to its innovative entrepreneurs by joining a compact of governors nationwide to advance entrepreneurship in the United States. The compact, "Reigniting the American Dream," is designed to promote the importance of entrepreneurship and establish strategies for increasing opportunities for entrepreneurs. The t more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country. While immigration enforcement is frequently a federal responsibility, states can take action th more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Beck Center for Veterans to Host Fourth Annual Golf Classic * JONESBORO - The fourth annual Beck Center for Veterans Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Paragould Country Club. This event is held to benefit the Beck Center and the veterans they serve. "Building on the tremendous success of previous tournaments, we are looking forward to making this year's event our biggest and most impactful yet," said Jana Haskins, director of the  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.1 percent in July, up 3.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over the month. The energy index increased 0.6 percent more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * CAP Welcomes Former Election Assistance Commissioner Ben Hovland as Senior Fellow The Center for American Progress is welcoming Ben Hovland, former commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), as a senior fellow to lead the organization's elections work. Hovland will lead CAP's work on elections, most immediately to safeguard the integrity of U.S. elections, including from any political interference from partis more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Britt in Introducing Legislation to Close Immigration Detention Loophole * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) in introducing legislation to close a legal loophole that generally requires the release of illegal aliens, including those with criminal records, from immigration detention into American communities after six months if no country has accepted them for deportation. The Keep Ou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210): * * * By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support local programs that distribute equipment to eligi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * Four Insurance Departments Achieve Reaccreditation During NAIC 2026 Summer National Meeting * During the NAIC's 2026 Summer National Meeting, the NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee voted to accredit the insurance regulatory departments in Arkansas, the District of Columbia, Indiana, and Michigan. Accredited insurance departments undergo a comprehensi more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Heifer International, an organization working to end hunger and poverty, posted the following news: * * * How Women Are Reshaping Senegal's Sheep Economy Sheep play a vital role in Senegal's economy and culture, yet the country cannot meet its own demand for the livestock. Each year, people in Senegal consume nearly 2 million sheep. However, domestic production is not sufficient to meet the seasonal surge in demand during the important religious celebration of Tabaski, requiring  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Lilly Endowment Makes $500K Gift to Support Town Square Collaborative * University of the Ozarks has received a grant of $500,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc., to support the continuation of the Arkansas Presbytery Thriving in Ministry program, which is a part of the University's Town Square Collaborative. Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Thriving in Ministry initiative, which supports a variety of religious organizations across the natio more PR

ITTA BENA, Mississippi, Aug. 12 -- Mississippi Valley State University posted the following news: * * * MVSU Names Karrington Stockstill Communication Specialist for Office of Communications and Marketing * ITTA BENA, Miss. -Mississippi Valley State University's Office of Communications and Marketing is excited to announce Karrington Stockstill as the new communication specialist. Stockstill previously served as project coordinator and social media manager for the Office of Communications and Marketing. In that role, she coordinated office more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces 10:33 Initiative is Awarded $1 Million from Nonprofit For Others * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the 10:33 Initiative was awarded a $1 million matching grant from the philanthropic nonprofit For Others to help expand the statewide effort that brings together government agencies, faith-based communities, and business partners to help Arkansans in times of crisis. "We launc more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 13 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Studies Professor Named Russell Sage Fellow * OXFORD, Miss. - Data from the U.S. Census Bureau puts the official U.S. poverty rate at 10.6%, representing about 35.9 million people. University of Mississippi professor Ryan Parsons will spend the next year on a Russell Sage Fellowship analyzing the issue, including why it's so hard for people to get out of poverty. The Russell Sage Foundation named Parsons, assistant professor of sociology more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 12 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Sympathy to Family and Former Colleagues of Velmar Richmond, Former ASU System Trustee * JONESBORO - The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Velmar Richmond of Jonesboro, who died Aug. 8. Richmond served a five-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees, from 1996 to 2001. After completing her bachelor's degree at Philander Smith College, she pursued graduate study in sciences more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 13 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release: * * * Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History * This fall, take the Great River Road to Minnesota places that have made a difference to America. To commemorate the nation's 250th birthday, Minnesotans are encouraged to consider how the Mississippi River played a key role in our country's history before and after the revolution. For Drive the Great River Road Month in September, the Min more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST's Madan M. Dey named International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade Fellow * Madan M. Dey, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University, has been named Fellow of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET). The honor comes in recognition of Dey's enduring contributions to the economics of aquaculture, fisheries, and seafood trade through research, teaching, service more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release: * * * Tyson Foods Announces Network Restructuring for Beef Business to Strengthen Long-Term Performance Tyson Foods is making strategic changes to its beef operations to position the company for long-term success. Tyson Foods will anchor its beef business around three strategically located beef facilities in the central United States: Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas and Amarillo, Texas, to create a more competitive f more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alum, Former Donaghey Scholar Creates Fitness App for U.S. Service Members * Curiosity and problem-solving have taken Zach Hicks from the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program to a career as an Air Force physician stationed in Japan. Those same qualities helped him turn a personal setback into a way to help other service members. Four years ago, Hicks failed an Air Force fitness test. When he looked for resources to he more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Cleveland Publishes Book on Africa for Middle and High School Teachers Todd Cleveland, a faculty member in the Department of History, recently co-authored a book published by Bloomsbury Academic titled, Accessible Africa: Teaching and Learning about an Unfamiliar Past, with Dr. Michael Panzer. Accessible Africa is a public-facing project, in that it provides educators ranging from middle school to high school an accessible account of the major dev more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Office of Planned Giving Becomes Estate and Strategic Giving The U of A Office of Planned Giving has been renamed to the Office of Estate and Strategic Giving, reflecting the evolving nature of philanthropy and the office's expanded role in helping donors create lasting impact. While its mission remains unchanged, the new name better represents the range of charitable strategies available today. For more than three decades, the office has helped a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Victoria Advocate Marks 180 Years of Journalism with Congressional Recognition * Victoria Advocate marks 180 years of journalism with congressional recognition The Victoria Advocate Jakob Gurley | August 12th, 2026 The Victoria Advocate is marking 180 years of serving the Crossroads, a milestone recognized by Congressman Michael Cloud with an entry in the Congressional Record honoring the newspaper's history and contributions to South Texas. Clo more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- Walmart issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Walmart To Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2026 Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ: WMT) announced it will release its second quarter earnings results at 6 a.m. CDT and hold a live conference call with the investment community at 7 a.m. CDT on Thursday, August 20, 2026. John Furner, president and chief executive officer, and John David Rainey, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host the call to discuss the results and more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Women & Children First receives over $50,000 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative * Entergy Solutions mission-based offering saves nonprofits money while increasing efficiency LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas recently awarded Women & Children First in Little Rock Arkansas $53,227.50 in incentives for energy efficiency projects completed as part of the Entergy Solutions Large Commercial and Industrial p more PR