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2025 Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit scheduled for October 28-29 in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit will be held October 28-29 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The summit is a premier gathering of industry leaders,...
The Big Dill Academy Forms Partnership with University of Arkansas’ Health, Human Performance and Recreation Department
Alliance with the region’s largest pickleball facility with nationally recognized academic expertise to advance health, wellness, and sport-related research SPRINGDALE, AR, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Big Dill...
Smackover Lithium Files Definitive Feasibility Study for Its South West Arkansas Project, North America’s Highest-Grade Reported Lithium Brine Reserve
LEWISVILLE, Ark., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smackover Lithium, a 55:45 owned Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SLI) (NYSE.A: SLI) and Equinor (“Equinor”), announced today that...
Scout Clean Energy and Partners Hold Blade Signing Ceremony for Nimbus Wind Farm
GREEN FOREST, Ark., Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scout Clean Energy (“Scout”), a leading North American renewable energy developer-owner-operator, held a blade signing event yesterday at the Nimbus Wind Farm (“Nimbus”) in Green Forest,...
Arkansas Psychological Association Announces Fall 2025 Conference on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
Little Rock, Arkansas, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Arkansas Psychological Association (ArPA) will host its Fall 2025 Conference, "Turning the Tide: Strengthening Hope, Connection, and Community," on October 9–10, 2025, in Little Rock,...
Google Locating New Data Center in West Memphis, Arkansas with Multi-Billion Dollar Investment
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Google is making a multi-billion investment in the State of Arkansas to support the development of a new data center in West Memphis. This new data center will create hundreds of new operations...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Support for President Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is co-leading a coalition of 24 states in support of President Trump’s birthright citizenship policy. On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order to stop...
Owner: American Government
Nidec Expands in Mena, Arkansas, with $19 Million Investment
MENA, Ark., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nidec Motor Corporation is expanding its existing facility in Mena, Arkansas, with an investment of more than $19 million. With the expansion, Nidec aims to create 35 new jobs over five years. “This...
HPP Equity Acquires Mitchell Yards - Exceeds $200M in AUM - Grows to 500 Units in NWA and 1,800 units overall
HPP’s 3rd acquisition in 16 months underscores its data-driven growth, dedicated to authentic, high-quality student housing near the University of Arkansas. FAYETTEVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HPP Equity LLC,...
Local Austin Nonprofit American YouthWorks Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Join American YouthWorks in Celebrating 50 Years of Service with Community Awards & Fundraiser — Free Event on Nov. 8, 2–4 PM AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American YouthWorks (AYW) will celebrate its 50th...
Carr Backs Rule Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Elections
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 14-state coalition in urging the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to issue a new rule that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections....
Owner: American Government
White River Bancshares Co. Reports Net Income of $3.54 million, or $1.44 Per Diluted Share, in 3Q25; Results Highlighted by Pristine Credit Quality and Net Interest Margin Expansion
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White River Bancshares Company (OTCQX: WRIV) (the “Company”), the holding company for Signature Bank of Arkansas (the “Bank”), today reported net income increased to $3.54 million, or $1.44 per...
The Joint Corp. to Host Conference Call on Thursday, November 6th to Discuss Third Quarter 2025 Results
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, announced it will report its third quarter 2025 financial results on...
Strawberry Fields REIT Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) (the “Company”) announced today that it will report its third quarter 2025 financial results on November 6, 2025, after the close of market. On...
Home BancShares, Inc. Announces Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend
CONWAY, Ark., Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home BancShares, Inc. (NYSE: HOMB), parent company of Centennial Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular $0.21 per share quarterly cash dividend payable December 3,...
Century Next Financial Corporation Reports Record 3rd Quarter 2025 Results
RUSTON, La., Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Next Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCQX: CTUY), the holding company of Century Next Bank, with $904.15 million in assets, today announced financial results for the 3rd quarter ended...
Attorney General Jackley Joins Multistate AG Coalition Supporting Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a 14-state Attorneys General coalition in supporting a rulemaking petition...
Owner: American Government
Corsica to Host the 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship
The 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship will be held on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, known as the ‘Isle of Beauty’. BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS, UNITED KINGDOM, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2026 Adventure Racing World...
Medicaid Billed for More than Half of U.S. Hospital Costs From Gun Injuries
Gun-injury care cost U.S. hospitals $7.7 billion from 2016 to 2021, with Medicaid covering 52 percent of costs Medicaid reimbursement for firearm injuries often falls short of treatment costs, leaving trauma centers on the front lines of the gun...
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