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Governor-to-be Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced Gretchen Conger, who served as a senior advisor in Sanders’ gubernatorial campaign, will serve as chief of staff for her administration. Conger has 12 years of political and public policy experience in both the…

Are you looking for a Christmas gift for a hunter, angler or conservationist in the family? Or maybe you’re looking for a way to help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission conserve and enhance the state’s wilderness. Luckily, there’s a…

There’s certainly no shortage of college basketball fans here in the Natural State, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with all the different games. That’s why Arkansas Money & Politics decided to compile the following list for…

Due to a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza in domestic and wild birds this year, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is encouraging waterfowl hunters to keep an eye on and report any signs of the disease they…

The Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) has named Dr. Gail Reede Jones of Arkansas Urology as the inaugural recipient of the Spirit of Independence Award. LUPGA is the only nonprofit urology trade association in the United States. Dr. Jonathan…

Phyllis Beard, city director-elect in District 2, was standing at Malvern and Grand avenues this past week waving at supporters. She was holding a giant “Thank You” sign.  “I wanted to thank all my campaign volunteers, supporters, contributors and, most…

The University of Arkansas has announced actress and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy will be delivering a moderated Q&A at the Fayetteville Town Center on Dec. 5 as part of the Distinguished Lectures Committee’s series. It is set to begin at…

Peco Foods awarded $80,000 to the Arkansas State University College of Agriculture to be used for remodeling a barn and transforming the existing structure into a modern broiler house. “We are extremely fortunate to receive funding from Peco Foods to…

At the annual membership meeting in Stuttgart on Thursday, Riceland Foods reported over $1 billion in revenue to its members, staff and guests. Chairman Roger Pholner welcomed everyone and introduced Riceland’s new president and CEO, Jason Brancel. He then shared…

The world’s first-ever bikeable building with six stories of exterior switchbacks is expected to open before the end of the month in Downtown Bentonville. At 230,000 sq. ft., Ledger is designed to meet the community’s needs with more places to…