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Nursing Home Lawsuit Filed Against The Springs Of Arkansas Jonesboro Facility Over Severe Bedsore
Arkansas resident suffers life-threatening and ongoing wound complications; complaint cites facility operating below safe staffing levels LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Law Office of Thomas G. Buchanan...

Welspun Tubular to Invest $150 Million in New LSAW Pipe Mill in Little Rock, Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Welspun Tubular LLC announced a major expansion project with an investment of $150 million to establish a new Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW) line pipe mill and coating facility at...

Little Rock Businesses Give $8-Thousand in Scholarship Money to Student Athletes
Students recognized from Northwest, North Central, and Central Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Rock City Running and Kinco Constructors Student Athlete...

Ashton Hall Fashion Show Fall 2025 to Benefit Donna Terrell's Yoga Warriors with Host Malik Yoba
Designer's "East Meets West - Threads of Heritage" showcase to feature sophisticated silhouettes at Little Rock fashion show. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Ashton Hall Fashion Show Fall 2025 will...

Healing with heart: What 100 Fisher Houses means to Veteran and military families
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. In the midst of a medical crisis, your mind can race in a...

Lakeland Fire + Safety Announces Closure of Hull, UK and Quitman, Arkansas Facilities as Part of Strategic Consolidation Plan
$1 Million Savings Included in $4 Million Total Annual Cost Reduction Initiatives to Streamline Global Operations and Improve Profitability HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Industries, Inc. (“Lakeland Fire + Safety” or...

Dillard’s, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Results
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced operating results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 2, 2025. This release contains certain forward-looking statements....

Ending Hunger and Poverty Begins with Indigenous Leadership and Sustainable Food Systems
LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Heifer International calls for urgent action to recognize and elevate Indigenous leadership as essential...

The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) Faces Investor Scrutiny After Announcing The Second Hostess-Related Impairments In About 3 Months – Hagens Berman
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 10, 2025, investors in The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) saw the price of their shares decline over 15% after the company announced disappointing Q4 2025 financial results. This...

Westrock Coffee Company Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results and Reaffirms 2025 and 2026 Outlook
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westrock Coffee Company (Nasdaq: WEST) (“Westrock Coffee” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights¹ Consolidated...

Inuvo Posts 25% Growth in the Second Quarter 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inuvo, Inc. (NYSE American: INUV), a leading provider of artificial intelligence AdTech solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June...

Winners announced for second 2025 Super Hunt drawing
The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners has been selected. Of the 49,125 total entries, 15,541were for two deer tags, 10,984 were for two elk tags, 3,060 were for two pronghorn tags, 9,543 were for one moose tag, and 3,266 entries were...

Justice Department Charges Five Senior Leaders of the United Cartels, a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization
Today the Justice Department announced criminal charges against five high-ranking members of the United Cartels. Those charged are Juan Jose Farias Alvarez (“El Abuelo); Alfonso Fernandez Magallon (“Poncho”); Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez (“Wicho /...

Uniti Group Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Completes Previously Announced Merger with Windstream Provides Consolidated 2025 Outlook for Combined Company Net Loss of $10.7 Million for the Second Quarter Net Loss of $0.04 Per Diluted Common Share for the Second Quarter AFFO of $0.36 Per...

Inuvo to Host Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 7th at 4:15 P.M. ET
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inuvo, Inc. (NYSE American: INUV), a leading provider of artificial intelligence AdTech solutions, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 4:15 PM Eastern Time to discuss its...

Smallholder farmers demand a voice ahead of crucial UN Food Systems Summit meeting
Ahead of UN gathering to review progress towards more sustainable food systems, farmers appeal for greater recognition as agents of change. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Smallholder farmers have called for...

Uniti Completes Merger with Windstream
Intends to Combine Uniti and Windstream Debt Silos Shortly After Merger Closing LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced today that it has successfully completed the...

Carr Fights to Restore Records and Titles of Female Athletes Forced to Compete Against Men
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore to female athletes all records, titles, and recognitions that were wrongfully awarded to biological males competing in...

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide, liver disease and stroke
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a suicide, liver disease and stroke. Moral injury increases suicide thoughts and attempts Central Arkansas VA and the National Center...

Standard Lithium Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Achieved multiple critical milestones for development of the South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project Steadily progressing towards a Final Investment Decision for Phase 1 of SWA targeted by year-end 2025 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 08, 2025...