A Look at Arkansas’ Christmas Tree Farms
There’s two choices when it comes to selecting a Christmas tree: artificial or real.
Picking the artificial tree is easy enough. You drive to a store that sells them, you pick the one you like the most and bring it home. It will be in segments that will require some assembly and it doesn’t need tending to as Christmas draws closer. Read the full story here.
Allan Gates Named President of ACOEL Foundation
Allan Gates, an attorney with Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, has been named president of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) Foundation.
The ACOEL Executive Committee recently elected Gates to be president of the nonprofit entity, which is responsible for overseeing and supporting the pro bono and scholarly efforts of the ACOEL. Read the full story here.
Arkansas television stations sold in multi-million dollar deal.
Hutchinson Intends to Appoint Ryals to State Parole Board
Gov. Asa Hutchinson plans to name a new board member to the Arkansas Parole Board.
Hutchinson intends to appoint Wendy Ryals to the board, replacing current board member Dawne Vandiver. Ryals will be appointed for a seven-year term, serving from Jan. 15, 2020 to Jan. 14, 2027. Read the full story here.
Kamala Harris drops out of 2020 presidential race.
Arkansas Heart Hospital Restructures, Citing ‘Efficiency’ Measures
The Arkansas Heart Hospital is reportedly making employment changes, with Arkansas Money & Politics learning of at least one employee whose lengthy tenure for the organization recently came to an end.
According to the hospital, any job displacements are not lay offs, but rather, standard restructuring. Read the full story here.
Arkansas joins the fight to diagnose and treat PANS.
Simmons Bank Makes Significant Donation to Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement USA is getting a big present for Giving Tuesday.
Simmons Bank will present a $42,000 check to the nonprofit organization, which aims to provide young people with the tools they need to succeed in the global economy. The bank’s donation is being made in honor of Simmons Bank associates who have volunteered on behalf of their local communities. Read the full story here.
The Stradivarius of turkey calls.
