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Arkansas Dominates Creighton 12-1 to Secure Regional Final Spot
BVM Sports
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June 1, 2025
Arkansas Razorbacks dominated Creighton with a 12-1 victory in the Fayetteville Regional semifinals, advancing to the regional final. Pitcher Zach Root was impressive, throwing six scoreless innings and striking out seven. Arkansas' offense was...
A Checkup for Arkansas’ Maternal Momentum
Little Rock Soiree - Arkansas
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June 1, 2025
The state of maternal health in Arkansas has been a central conversation for medical experts, advocates and legislators for several years. “There’s been so much great attention around maternal health, but it’s for a super somber reason,” says Dr....
Ex-police chief is latest Arkansas prison escapee to get national attention
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 1, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Grant Hardin's escape from the North Central Unit and the ensuing manhunt for the fugitive have placed a national spotlight on Arkansas, but it is far from the...
Arkansas baseball advances to Fayetteville Regional final
KHBS - Arkansas
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June 1, 2025
The No. 3 Razorback baseball team advanced to its first NCAA Tournament regional final in two years with a 12-1 win over Creighton Saturday night. Arkansas starting pitcher Zach Root struck out seven batters in six scoreless innings, while Wehiwa...
Who Owns Klein Tools And Where Are They Made?
SlashGear
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June 2, 2025
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Klein Tools is not typically listed among the major brand names in the tool game. That being said, if you're currently employed in the electrical, telecommunications, or general...
BlueLinx, LP expand partnership
HBS Dealer
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June 2, 2025
"Following successful expansions in Monroe, Louisiana, and Little Rock, Arkansas, earlier this year, we are thrilled to announce our third expansion with the addition of Springfield, Missouri,” said Leo Oei, BlueLinx's VP of Product Management and...
CVS, Express Scripts sue AR over restriction on PBMs
HealthLeaders - Tennessee
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CVS and Express Scripts have asked a federal judge to block a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in Arkansas, challenging the first such restriction enacted by a state. The lawsuits come a little over a...
Mississippi and Arkansas farmers come together for workshop
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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June 1, 2025
This weekend, dozens of farmers from Mississippi and Alabama came together to learn the finer points of growing healthy food. The Urban Community Garden and Farmers Workshop was held at Foot Print Farms in West Jackson, owned by Dr. Cindy Ayers...
LSU baseball vs Little Rock: TV, time for today's NCAA regional game
Donaldsonville Chief - Louisiana
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BATON ROUGE – NCAA regional play has returned to The Box. LSU baseball wrapped up the No. 6 national seed for the NCAA Tournament and will host the Baton Rouge Regional this weekend. Last season, the Tigers traveled for regional play at North...
Little Rock Trojans baseball fans invited to watch party for NCAA regionals
KTHV - Arkansas
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May 29, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Fans of the Little Rock Trojans baseball team are invited to join in on a special watch party as the team takes on LSU in the NCAA Regionals on Friday, May 30. The energy will be high as fans gather at Waldo’s Chicken & Beer in...
UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises $84K for Student Support
UA Little Rock - Arkansas
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May 29, 2025
Angelita Faller | May 29, 2025 Faculty, staff, and student ambassadors from the School of Business enjoyed the tournament as much as the players. Photo by Nelson Chenault. The UA Little Rock School of Business celebrated a successful day on the...
Little Rock’s five-year GDP growth near top of list
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 29, 2025
The Little Rock metro area ranks second in five-year GDP growth percentage compared to other nearby cities, according to a report from the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce based on recentlycomplied data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St....
UA Little Rock Recognized for Having One of the Most Affordable, Best Cybersecurity Programs in the Country
Newswise
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May 29, 2025
BYLINE: Angelita Faller Newswise — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is continuing to gain a reputation as a leader in cybersecurity education by being highlighted on lists recognizing the most affordable and the best cybersecurity...
A focus on health
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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June 2, 2025
You should know a few things about health care in Northeast Arkansas. For starters, the level of care in the region from major health care organizations like St. Bernards, NEA Baptist, UAMS and ARcare is pretty unparalleled. It should be a source...
ARKANSAS A-Z: Theodore Marcus Sanders among the state’s builders
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 31, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Theodore Marcus Sanders was an accomplished architect who designed a variety of buildings in Little Rock and other cities in Arkansas. Many of his buildings have...
Arkansas General Assembly session ends with notable small business legislative outcomes
Natural State News - Arkansas
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May 30, 2025
The Arkansas General Assembly concluded its regular session on May 5, 2025. In a virtual event, NFIB State Director Katie Burns provided an overview of the legislative session's outcomes. Burns highlighted several achievements, challenges, and...
Melbourne's Big Daddy Burger wins top prize at Arkansas's Best Burger Contest
Natural State News - Arkansas
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May 31, 2025
The Arkansas Beef Council has announced the winner of the 2nd Annual Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest. The Big Daddy Burger from Johnson’s Country Cookin’ in Melbourne was named the best burger in the state. This competition highlights Arkansas...
Arkansas opens applications for 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Natural State News - Arkansas
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May 31, 2025
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has opened the application process for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), aims to boost the competitiveness of Arkansas's...
Arkansas reminds farmers of dicamba restrictions for 2025 growing season
Natural State News - Arkansas
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May 31, 2025
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has issued a reminder to pesticide applicators and agricultural producers about the restrictions on the use of dicamba products for the 2025 growing season. The department emphasizes that from April 16...
Cabot man, 41, faces charges in vandalism at Saline County construction site
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 31, 2025
A Lonoke County man suspected of vandalizing the Southwest Trail construction site in Saline County on the Friday that kicked off the Memorial Day weekend was fired from the job site just hours earlier, according to information provided by Saline...