Pope County Quorum Court Votes to Repeal Local Casino Ordinance
The Pope County Quorum Court has voted to repeal a county ordinance that required the governing body to obtain permission from local voters before endorsing a casino license candidate.
This marks the second time that the quorum court has attempted to repeal the ordinance. Read the full story here.
J.B. Hunt Receives One of First “Cold Carrier” Certifications
J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently received a Cold Carrier certification from the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA).
Established in 1994, the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA) is an advocacy group for the refrigerated and transportation logistics industry. Read the full story here.
Arvest Bank setting up Oklahoma headquarters in new space.
Saudi Arabian oil company set for IPO in November.
Learning From One of Arkansas’ Greatest: A Tribute to John W. Walker
Yesterday, Arkansas not only lost one of its statesmen, but it lost a jewel. John Walker was one of the greatest civil right minds of his lifetime, and there will be a void that cannot be filled by his passing.
John and I spent five sessions fighting the good fight for the people of Arkansas. Read the full story here.
Hot Springs Cancer Center Accredited by National Organization
A Hot Springs health center has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer.
The CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Cancer Center received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, which recognizes excellence in patient care. Read the full story here.
Osceola hospital selected to participate in healthcare program.
NCAA Board Opens Possibility of Students Profiting From Name, Image
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has taken steps toward allowing student-athletes to benefit from the use of their image, name and likeness.
During a NCAA Board of Governors meeting at Emory University in Atlanta, the members unanimously voted to begin the process for allowing student-athletes to profit from their image. Read the full story here.
Innovation Hub opening temporary pop-up in Springdale.