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Driving Africa’s next economic leap: How tech-driven entrepreneurs are reimagining growth from the ground up
Alexa.ng
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June 10, 2025
By Oluwatosin Alabi | Entrepreneur & MBA Candidate, University of Arkansas In the 21st-century innovation economy, the power to solve complex problems no longer belongs exclusively to large corporations or wealthy nations it now resides in the...
Historic Little Rock skyscraper rededicated as 'Bob R. Brooks Justice Building'
Little Rock Public Radio - Arkansas
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June 10, 2025
The Boyle Building, Arkansas’ second skyscraper and one-time tallest building, is newly renovated, with new tenants and a new name. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has moved his offices into the space, and dedicated it as the Bob R. Brooks...
Lyon County to raise pay for some emergency medical workers
Moville Record - Iowa
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ROCK RAPIDS—Ambulance services across the country are seeking staffers. The shortage of trained, experienced workers is a major issue. But not in Lyon County. “We’re good,” said Lyon County Ambulance director Amy Borman. She said there are two...
Arkansas warns residents about fraudulent traffic violation text scams
Natural State News - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has issued a warning to residents about fraudulent text messages requesting personal or payment information. These texts falsely claim to be from the "Arkansas Vehicle Administration" and aim to...
Clark County lottery sales top $452K in May
Arkadelphian - Arkansas
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June 16, 2025
Clark County had Arkansas Scholarship Lottery ticket sales totaling $452,560 in May 2025, according to a report released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of the Arkansas Lottery. The figure is up from $433,649 in...
House Financial Services Committee approves ‘trigger leads’ bill
JD Supra - California
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June 13, 2025
The House Financial Services Committee has approved a bill that would restrict the use of “trigger leads” in the mortgage industry. The committee approved H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act in a 46-0 vote. Companion legislation has...
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 6-13-25
Swark Today - Arkansas
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This week, several members of the Arkansas House of Representatives traded their suits for aprons and served meals, not in the Capitol, but at the annual Serving Up Solutions fundraiser. This event supports the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, and...
College Notes: June 16, 2025
The Globe - Minnesota
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June 16, 2025
University of Alabama Dean’s List TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Emily Weaver, Sibley, Iowa, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at The University of Alabama. Students named to the list had a GPA of 3.5 or above. U of M Crookston Dean’s...
Arkansas governor announces overseas trade mission
Mountain Home Observer - Arkansas
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June 9, 2025
Share This Article Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will travel to Europe this month for an overseas trade mission that will include stops in France and Switzerland, according to a Thursday press release from her office. Sanders’ trip, which is...
Beth Anne Rankin Baker seeks 2026 Republican nomination for Arkansas House seat
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 13, 2025
Consultant Beth Anne Rankin Baker of Magnolia, who served as a policy advisor and director of state-federal affairs for Gov. Mike Huckabee, will seek the 2026 Republication nomination in District 99 in the state House of Representatives -- a House...
Here's the salary needed to 'live comfortably' in Washington
KING 5 - Washington State
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June 16, 2025
A new 2025 report ranks how much income Washingtonians need to live "comfortably." SEATTLE — How much money does a Washingtonian need to "live comfortably" in 2025? Financial technology company SmartAsset used the 50/30/20 rule to determine what...
Fed bans Arkansas banker; Pennsylvania credit unions to join
American Banker - New York
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June 13, 2025
In this week's banking news roundup: The Federal Reserve Board banned a former relationship banker in Arkansas after he was caught stealing customer funds; Benchmark Federal Credit Union plans to merge with Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union to...
Dr. Rankin Baker running for Arkansas House District 99 seat
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Dr. Beth Anne Rankin Baker of Magnolia has announced her candidacy for Arkansas State Representative District 99 which comprises parts of Miller, Lafayette and Columbia counties. The seat is currently held by Rep. Lane Jean (R-Magnolia) who cannot...
Geena Davis Lauds Bentonville Film Festival for ‘Staying True’ to Its Roots While Spotlighting Local Arkansas Production
Variety
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June 13, 2025
As the Oscar-winning actor looks back on the Bentonville Film Festival’s growth since 2015, festival chair Geena Davis knows this year is all about “staying true” to its roots while spotlighting local Arkansas production with a new homegrown...
Little Rock Black Pride hosts festivities at MacArthur Park
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 9, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Little Rock Black Pride and Village Public Health partnered together Sunday afternoon in MacArthur Park to host Pride in the Park, a family- and pet-friendly...
Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas lawmakers give initial approval to new state insurance captive’s rate structure
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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A legislative committee on Monday, June 9, 2025 granted preliminary permission for officials to move forward with proposed rates for Arkansas’ new state property insurance program, the result of nearly two years of work aimed at developing a plan...
Senate committee pushes updated farm bill amid rising farmer challenges
Pulaski Times - Arkansas
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June 16, 2025
Rural communities in Arkansas and across the United States have been grappling with declining populations, aging infrastructure, and recent economic challenges. These issues have significantly impacted farmers and the agriculture industry. Efforts...
Obituary: Verna Lea Bluhm of Stuttgart
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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June 16, 2025
Verna Lea Bluhm of Stuttgart, Ark., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 103. Born on May 9, 1922, in Almyra, Ark., Verna was the daughter of William Nelson and Lula Carnes Rogers. She graduated from Stuttgart High School...
Fed Bans Ex-Arvest Employee from Banking After $42K in Customer Funds Misused
Arkansas Business
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June 13, 2025
(Arvest) A Federal Reserve order on Monday banned a former Arvest Bank of Fayetteville employee from the banking industry after he misappropriated more than $42,000 in customer funds. Arvest hired Christopher Timos in November 2020 to work at a...
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts exhibition highlights the art of conservation
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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June 11, 2025
John James Audubon’s “North American Bison No. 12” lithograph from 1843 is part of AMFA’s exhibit that opens June 13.LITTLE ROCK — The management of fish and wildlife habitat is typically viewed as being within the purview of scientists, but an...