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FYI Calendar: The Theatre Collective of Northwest Arkansas is casting “Steel Magnolias” for the stage
Free Weekly - Arkansas
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June 13, 2025
Full Of Pride! Gay Friendship Bracelets — Come to The Library Vintage anytime during the month of June to meet new people and help make gay friendship bracelets to pass out at the Pride parade. Store is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and...
Arkansas TEXO specialist to lead contractor safety courses in Spanish
KFSM - Arkansas
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Topics covered across the three courses include OSHA standards, emergency protocols, PPE, hazard communication, excavation safety, and confined space protocols. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Associated General Contractors of Arkansas announced that it’s...
Virginia bank sells stake in doctor-focused fintech partner
American Banker - New York
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June 13, 2025
A Virginia bank expects to realize a $22 million gain on the sale of part of its interest in a fintech partner that lends to medical professionals.Bloomberg Creative Photos/Bloomberg Primis Financial in McLean, Virginia, is reaping a $22 million...
UA Little Rock Celebrates First Graduates of Cybersecurity Degree Program
UA Little Rock - Arkansas
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June 11, 2025
Angelita Faller | June 11, 2025 UA Little Rock cybersecurity students celebrate their graduation on May 17 at the Jack Stephens Center. Pictured from left to right are Cameron Jackson, Isaac Gonzalez, Kenneth Barnett, Emily McClenahan, Courtney...
Arkansas Adopts Privacy Law To Extend COPPA-Like Protections to Teens
JD Supra - California
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June 12, 2025
The new law creates additional obligations and restrictions for processing personal data of children and teens under 17 years old On April 21, 2025, Arkansas Gov. Huckabee Sanders signed the Arkansas Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection...
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...
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...
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...
Speaking with Treasury Secretary Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Rollins on Capitol Hill
The Times Republican - Iowa
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Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signs three new SNAP food choice waivers, with from left, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, and Rep. James Baird,...
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...
Arkansas Sued Over Ten Commandments in Schools
Newsweek
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June 12, 2025
Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit on Wednesday challenging a new state law that will require public school classrooms to post copies of the Ten Commandments, saying it will violate their constitutional rights. "Permanently posting the Ten...
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 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...
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...
Warren Bank & Trust Hosts Pink Tomato Open House Today
Saline River News - Arkansas
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June 13, 2025
WARREN, Ark. – As part of the 69th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival celebrations, Warren Bank & Trust is inviting the public to its Pink Tomato Open House today, Friday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature...
Little Rock VA holds next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans, June 26
Newton County Times - Arkansas
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WHAT: Monthly Virtual VA Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans WHO: During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff at the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are ready to assist with specific questions regarding...
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...