FORT SMITH, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is starting the fall semester with the addition of 12 new faculty members, expanding its roster of nearly 200 full-time faculty. These new educators bring diverse experiences and expertise to the university's three colleges, enhancing the educational offerings for students. "Welcoming new faculty to campus is always an exciting moment for a provost," said Dr  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after an investigation by his office's Public Integrity Unit led to the arrest of Melissa Ann Anthony-Ratliff, 36, a former employee of the city of Alexander, in Memphis, Tennessee: "I commend the agents in my office's Public Integrity Unit who worked diligently to investigate this case. Corruption in a  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after a Pulaski County Circuit Court granted a default judgment against the former owners of Big Country Chateau apartments in Little Rock: "The former owners of Big Country Chateau continued their disregard for the court and its authority by failing to show up today. Today's default judgment allows my   more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Channel catfish are one of the major food fish produced in the southern U.S., including Arkansas, Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center of Excellence, Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. These fish are well-suited to water temperatures between 75 to 85 F. However, summer heat waves often push water temperatures beyond this optimal range  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 22 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * * Four Way-Too-Early Top 25 Teams Featured Across Jimmy V Men's and Women's Classic * Men's Doubleheader to Feature Miami vs. Tennessee and Michigan vs. Arkansas on Dec. 10 at Madison Square Garden * Women's Classic to Showcase NC State vs. Louisville on Dec. 15 * * * ESPN Events has announced the matchups and telecast details for the 2024 Jimmy V Men's and Women's Class  more

HARRISON, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- North Arkansas College issued the following news: Dr. Michael Pakko, chief economist, and state economic forecaster at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be the speaker Thursday, September 19, at the Carroll County Economic Update Luncheon to be held in the Community Center in Berryville. The luncheon is presented by the North Arkansas College Foundation, the Berryville Chamber of Commerce and the C  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: UA Little Rock's preliminary fall 2024 enrollment data reveals substantial growth in both freshman and transfer student populations, underscoring the success of the university's ongoing efforts to prioritize affordability and access. Preliminary figures show a remarkable 26.6% increase in first-time freshmen, with enrollment rising from 353 to 447 students. Transfer student enrollment also saw a strong 18.3  more