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AI Safety: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has sued OpenAI, joining seven other states in alleging ChatGPT was marketed as safe despite risks to users, including children. The suit claims the chatbot produced self-harm instructions and seeks accountability under state consumer-protection law. Research & Industry: Arkansas State University secured a $2.1 million federal award for AI-driven steel research, while the state has made its first BEAD broadband grant payment as internet projects move toward construction. Agricultural Science: UAPB received a $350,000 Walton Family Foundation grant to expand agricultural research and career training. Health Workforce: UAMS welcomed the first students in Arkansas’ inaugural nurse-midwifery program, a new graduate track aimed at strengthening maternity care in a state where many counties lack obstetric providers.

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Sep. 25, 2026

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Arkansas State University receives $2.1 million for AI-driven steel research project

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Natural State News - Arkansas

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://naturalstatenews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas,
Owner Country	United States

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Arkansas State University ROTC to induct three members into Hall of Heroes

Natural State News - Arkansas |

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Natural State News - Arkansas

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://naturalstatenews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Arkansas,
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A-State receives $2.1 million grant for AI research in the steel manufacturing sector

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Northwest Arkansas Business Journal

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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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Yes, Lane Kiffin really had LSU’s visiting locker room painted pink. There’s a science to it

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The Advocate - Louisiana

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Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1925
Website	www.theadvocate.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Owner Country	United States

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Arkansas State marks progress on $17 million workforce training center

Northeast Arkansas News |

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Northeast Arkansas News

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Owned By	Bill Fielder through Coastal Television Broadcasting Group
Year Founded	2011
Website	www.kjnbtv.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Jonesboro
Owner Country	United States

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Arkansas attorney general’s lawsuit claims company behind ChatGPT misled users about its safety

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

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Northwest 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	2009
Website	www.nwaonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Owner Country	United States

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10 hours ago

Arkansas Makes First BEAD Disbursement as Broadband Projects Move Into Implementation

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Broadband Breakfast

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Owned By	Drew Clark through Breakfast Media
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://broadbandbreakfast.com/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Owner Country	United States

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UAMS in Little Rock welcomes students to Arkansas’ first nurse-midwife training program

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

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Northwest 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	2009
Website	www.nwaonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Owner Country	United States

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