NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * A message from Laura Landreaux, President and CEO, Entergy Arkansas * Dear Entergy Arkansas Customer, I'm reaching out directly to you to correct some inaccurate information published in the news this week regarding Google, specifically when it comes to how much they're paying toward the Arkansas Cypress Solar facility. We understand there is angst about data centers coming to our state and the potential effects to our communities. Th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Applications are Open for the 2026 USA Rice Sustainability Award * Mountain Home, TX - USA Rice's Sustainability Award, launched in 2018, is back this year to recognize the women and men who work to improve rice's sustainability every day, and applications are open now. The USA Rice Sustainability Award is open to individuals or entities with significant involvement in the U.S. rice industry and with a history of promoting and advan more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Staff Senate Names 2026-27 Officers * Four members of the Arkansas Tech University community will serve as officers for ATU Staff Senate on the Russellville campus during the 2026-27 academic year. Melissa South is ATU Staff Senate president, while Kate Darr is serving as vice president, Andrea Eubanks is fulfilling the role of secretary and Nick Schluterman is reporter. South is director of development in the ATU Division of Advancement. Darr more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Arkansas First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Arkansas from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Arkansas employment decreased 0.1 percent over the year to 1,305,200 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Jam more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in InfluenceWatch give more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Committee Investigates Radical Environmental Groups Profiting From Taxpayer Dollars Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and fifteen Committee members launched an investigation into nineteen radical environmental groups' unscrupulous tactics to profit from taxpaye more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 3 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Announces Tickets on Sale for Star-Studded Homecoming Concert Featuring Gunna, Summer Walker, T.I. and Bellygang Kushington * Concert set for Thursday, Oct. 22, as part of "There's No Place Like the Hill" Homecoming celebration TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University (FAMU) is bringing a powerhouse lineup to the Hill for its 2026 Homecoming Concert, featuring hip-hop superstar Gunna, accla more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Members Award $754K to Texas Community Organizations * IRVING, TEXAS, September 3, 2026-Twenty-four Texas community-based organizations received a combined $754,250 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' (FHLB Dallas) Partnership Grant Program (PGP), part of than $1.8 million awarded across FHLB Dallas' five-state region. The Texas awards w more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Pediatrics Plus Takes Top Prize in 2026 PTTGG Contest * Pediatrics Plus is the 2026 overall champion of the Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit competition. The winners were announced during the Arkansas Tech University home football game at Simmons Bank Field at Thone Stadium in Russellville on Thursday, Sept. 3. Now in its 11th year, Paint the Town Green and Gold is a collaboration between the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce and more PR

HARRISON, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- North Arkansas College posted the following news: * * * UA Northark Makes History With Record Enrollment * North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) has shattered its all-time enrollment record, welcoming 2,903 students this fall, a remarkable 32% increase over last year and the largest enrollment in the institution's history. The previous enrollment record of 2,429 students was set in the fall of 2009. The historic growth reflects the momentum created through its integration into the more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Part of Clinical Study Exploring Blood Pressure Instability Treatment for People With Spinal Cord Injury The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is recruiting candidates experiencing symptomatic blood pressure instability following chronic spinal cord injury for a worldwide clinical study involving a new medical device intended to manage the instability. The Empower BP global pivotal study is evaluat more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB and Bowen School of Law Strengthen Pathway to Legal Education and Professional Careers * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) welcomed representatives from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law on Sept. 1 for a campus meet-and-greet designed to help students explore law school preparation, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and careers in the legal profession. The visit reflects more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Students Explore Agriculture, Food Security During Kenya Study Abroad Program * A recent study abroad program in Kenya gave University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students an opportunity to explore agriculture, food security and community development while gaining firsthand experience in another culture. According to Ta'Yanna Dandridge, UAPB program coordinator and senior research/program assistant for UAPB's Office of Inter more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA sees continued enrollment strength for 2026-27 * University meets projections, welcomes another large freshman class The University of Central Arkansas has welcomed another freshman class of over 1,900 students in what is expected to be the second-largest full-time freshman class in the state for the 11th consecutive year. "Our fall enrollment is right in line with our projections, builds on our retention gains and marks a third consecutiv more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Educator Uses Leadership Degree, Fellowship Experience to Help Teachers Grow Hope Caruthers taught kindergarten in Monticello, Arkansas, for nine years. Then, while finishing a master's degree delivered online by the University of Arkansas, she moved into an administrative position. "It has helped my career," Caruthers said. "I moved from a classroom teacher to the preschool director at the end of last year. So, I have finished my first year, but  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Incoming Class Sets Records for Size and Grade Point Average The U of A opened the fall semester with a record incoming class of more than 7,100 students. The freshman class also boasts a 3.87 average incoming GPA, the highest in school history. "This year's freshman class is the largest and most academically accomplished group of incoming students in our history," said Suzanne McCray, vice provost for enrollment and dean of admission. "The word  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * New Razorback Analytics Fellowship Prepares Students for Data Analytics Careers U of A students entering their junior or senior year can now gain hands-on analytics experience while working as part-time university employees through the new Razorback Analytics Fellowship. The Razorback Analytics Fellowship, launched last month by the Department of Strategic Data and Process Innovation, invests in U of A students by preparing them for careers in dat more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Teacher Education Students and Faculty Represent at National Educators Rising Conference Students and faculty from the College of Education and Health Professions' teacher education programs recently represented the U of A at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference. Throughout the four-day conference this summer in Portland, Oregon, Cynthia Covington, clinical instructor of elementary education, and students Kylie Turbeville and Raegan Burge more PR