PITTSBURGH — U.S. Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company’s sale to Nippon Steel of Japan for $14.1 billion in cash, voicing unequivocal support for a combination that has drawn opposition from the Biden administration on economic and national security grounds. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $3.19 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents more compared to that day last week and flat compared to that day last year. more

The Downtown Harrison Revitalization Public Forum will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 6-7:30 p.m. more

Melonie Dees opened her new business in March 2023 and was the first business to locate in the Commerce Mall. more

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the opening of the 60-day application window for the Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP) – a U.S. Treasury competitive grant program funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Idaho, and New Mexico. Symptoms of the virus in dairy cattle include decreased lactation, low appetite, and thickening of milk. To date, there have been no reported cases of HPAI in livestock within Arkansas. more

LOWELL — Ryan Waters has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired from J.B. Hunt for being white and opposing the company’s discrimination against white men. Waters was employed as Vice President for People by the company at the time of his termination in January 2023. He has filed the discrimination suit in Washington County Circuit Court through his attorneys Bradley Hull and Michael Graugnard of Hickey & Hull Law Partners of Fort Smith. more

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the Searcy County Government, Arkansas, to support manufacturing business growth. more

While millions of Americans are excitedly looking forward to the total solar eclipse on April 8, Arkansans have another reason to celebrate. The rare celestial event is expected to bring in a large number of visitors and serve as a major boon to the state’s economy. more

Boone County is excited to participate in the Arkansas State Broadband Office's high speed internet testing and verification process through April 19th. The State has $1.2 billion dollars to enhance high speed internet statewide, and they've asked for the County's help to identify those residences that meet the criteria for funding these projects. Citizens are being asked to participate in the testing process to determine where improvements are needed.   more

FAYETTEVILLE — As Arkansans are beginning spring outdoor projects, Black Hills Energy has helpful tips to make sure you’re not the neighbor who knocks out the power – or worse – when doing projects like planting trees to celebrate Arbor Day or Earth Day. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $3.17 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent less compared to that day last week and eight cents more compared to that day last year. more

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LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Monday a human case in Texas of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as H5N1 bird flu. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ 2024 net farm income is expected to fall $0.5 billion from 2023 levels, according to a report Tuesday from the Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center. more

Arvest Bank has announced the kickoff of its 14th annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month long initiative to raise money to feed local communities while also raising awareness about food insecurity. more

At their Thursday, March 28 meeting, Harrison City Council approved an ordinance that will give eclipse revelers the ability to consume alcohol within the limitations of the Entertainment District in Harrison. more

CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas has received a $5 million anonymous gift to support the interior design program in the Department of Art and Design. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $3.18 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is flat compared to that day last week and 16 cents more compared to that day last year. more