LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 30 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Arkansas' Ban on Soft Drinks and Candy from Food Stamps Takes Effect Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas' Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as food stamps, will go into effect on July 1, 2026. The waiver was submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in April 2025 and signed by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in June more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 29 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Dougan to Serve as Interim Chief for ATU Public Safety * Capt. Tammy Dougan will serve as interim chief for the Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety beginning Wednesday, July 1. Dougan holds the ranks of assistant chief and field operations division commander in the ATU Department of Public Safety. She has been a member of the department since February 2016. She is also a first sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard. Her pr more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Partnering in RAISE US Initiative To Support Job Growth in the New Tech Economy * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut is one of several states partnering with RAISE US, a newly launched nonprofit organization that is bringing together states, employers, workers, and educators to build a workforce infrastructure that supports and trains workers to thrive in the mode more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Leadership Arkansas graduate Bentley Story gains new perspective on serving the state * For Entergy Arkansas business and economic development project manager, Bentley Story, graduating from Leadership Arkansas Class XX was more than a professional achievement. It was an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the people, communities and partnerships that help power Arkansas's future. Leadership Arkansas is a nine-month leadersh more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 29 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Possible Causes and Solutions for Red Water in Ponds * A peculiar situation occurring most frequently during late spring to summer can leave some pond owners confused, concerned and asking, "Why is the pond red?" "Seeing red-colored water in a pond or lake is somewhat unusual and can be alarming," Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. "Rightfully so, as things that make more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following letter to the European Union delegation to the U.S.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 25, 2026 Her Excellency Jovita Neliupsiene Ambassador Delegation of the European Union to the United States of America 2175 K Street NW Washington, D.C. 20037  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 29 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Marked Tree Police Department Officer Trevor Howard * TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS: WHEREAS: On the early morning of Sunday, June 28, 2026, Marked Tree Police Department officers Trevor Howard and Anthony Johnson were traveling on Highway 14 and were struck by an oncoming vehicle; WHEREAS: Officer Trevor Howard sustained fatal injuries in the crash an more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network Takeover hands over the reins to SEC squads, July 3-18 * For the 12th consecutive summer, the SEC Network Takeover returns to SEC Network, presenting all 16 Southeastern Conference schools a dedicated day of network programming. Beginning Friday, July 3, each school takes center stage as they team up with SECN to feature an entire day filled with the greatest moments from the past year, including NCAA Ch more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 29 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Walton College Announces Leadership Appointments in Accounting and Finance * The Sam M. Walton College of Business is announcing two academic leadership appointments that will help guide the college's nationally recognized accounting and finance programs into the coming academic year. Beginning in mid-July, Cory Cassell will serve as chair of the Department of Accounting. A longtime member of the Walton College faculty more PR