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Engineering Workforce: The University of Arkansas’ Vision 2035 plan aims to double engineering graduates, research spending and patents. A report estimates the state could have nearly 60,000 open engineering jobs by 2038. Agricultural Research: Arkansas State University received a $2.6 million grant to advance animal-health research, while ASU-Beebe and A-State created a transfer pathway in precision agriculture and GIS. Defense Manufacturing: Lockheed Martin plans a $420 million expansion in Camden, adding 650 jobs and boosting production of missile systems. Advanced Technology: The University of Arkansas has launched ARIES to advance semiconductor and power-electronics research. Health Innovation: Springdale’s cancer research hub has grown its clinical trials from 70 to nearly 150.

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Oct. 29, 2026

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Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. reelected to 3rd term

Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

Owner: Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens info about owner

Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	1819
Website	www.arkansasonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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44 minutes ago

Arkansas voters approve three ballot measures, one undecided late Tuesday

Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

Owner: Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens info about owner

Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	1819
Website	www.arkansasonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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an hour ago

Hill holds narrow lead over Jones; other Arkansas congressional incumbents win reelection

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal |

Owner: Natural State Media (multiple owners) info about owner

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal

Neutral

Owned By	Natural State Media (multiple owners)
Year Founded	1999
Website	talkbusiness.net
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fort Smith
Owner Country	United States

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an hour ago

French Hill-Chris Jones race too close to call, but other Arkansas Republicans have cake walk

Arkansas Times |

Owner: Alan Leveritt info about owner

Arkansas Times

Left-wing

Owned By	Alan Leveritt
Year Founded	1974
Website	www.arktimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Tammy Waters elected mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas

TXK Today - Texas |

Owner: William Rayfield Walsh III info about owner

TXK Today - Texas

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Owned By	William Rayfield Walsh III through Square World Media, LLC
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://txktoday.com/
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Texas, Texarkana
Owner Country	United States

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15 hours ago

Proposed Little Rock city ordinance to govern police use of surveillance technology voted down

Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

Owner: Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens info about owner

Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	1819
Website	www.arkansasonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

2026 Faces of Arkansas: Meridian Investment Advisors, Face of Financial Planning

AY About You Magazine - Arkansas |

Owner: Vicki Vowell info about owner

AY About You Magazine - Arkansas

Pending

Owned By	Vicki Vowell through AY Media Group
Year Founded	1988
Website	aymag.com
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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18 hours ago

UA Little Rock Nerd Night Offers STEM Demos and Experiments for All

UA Little Rock - Arkansas |

Owner: University of Arkansas at Little Rock info about owner

UA Little Rock - Arkansas

Pending

Owned By	University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Year Founded	1927
Website	ualr.edu
Domain Registration Year	1991
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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