In recognition of its supporting efforts in Arkansas’ response to COVID-19, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has received national recognition. The Network Member Impact Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes was presented to ACHI on May…
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Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center
During a press conference held on Wednesday, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon announced the city’s Family Dollar distribution center will be closing. The 850,000-SF facility, which opened in 1994, distributes across the Mid-South. The closure will impact over 300 employees.…
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Blessings Collegiate Golf Invitational Presented by Tyson Returns This Fall
Blessings Golf Club in Northwest Arkansas will host the third annual Blessings Collegiate Invitational, which will be presented by Tyson Foods this fall, according to tournament officials. The event, which is expected to feature 11 of the top men’s and…
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Lyon College Vet, Dental Schools to be Located at Heifer HQ in Little Rock
Lyon College of Batesville announced Thursday morning that it will be purchasing the world headquarters of Heifer International in downtown Little Rock for its new veterinary and dental schools. Details of the sale were not provided. As part of the…
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Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $15-per-hour minimum wage for all nonuniform, full-time city employees on Tuesday in what officials said is a move intended to ensure that all City employees earn a living wage. The change will…
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State Chamber/AIA Releases Supported Candidates List Ahead of Primary Elections
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas PAC has shared a list of candidates the organization supports on the state level. ASCC/AIA is a leading voice of business at the state capitol and serves as a primary business…
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Summerville to Lead Marketing, Communications Team at Little Rock CVB
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted Kasey L. Summerville to Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement for the organization. In her new role, the CVB said Summerville will guide all activities and operations of the…
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Former Oaklawn Hospitality VP Takes Over J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs
J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs is under new ownership. Hospitality veteran Saddiq Mir purchased J&S Italian Villa in April 2022. Mir joins his wife, Jeannie, as new owners of the restaurant located at 4332 Central Avenue in Hot Springs,…
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Walmart Releases First Quarter FY 2023 Earnings Report
Walmart released its Q1 for FY2023 earnings on Tuesday. The total revenue for Walmart’s Q1 FY23 was $141.6 billion, up 2.4 billion, or 2.6 billion in constant currency. The company reported that growth was negatively affected by $5.0 billion due…
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Hendrix College President Arnold to Retire Next Year
Hendrix College President W. Ellis Arnold III will retire from the presidency in June 2023, the private liberal arts college announced on Tuesday. Arnold was elected the 12th President of the college by the Hendrix Board of Trustees in Nov.…