Arkansas Press Association releases statement over proposed FOIA reforms

The Arkansas Press Association has released a statement following Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders special session to reform Arkansas’s Freedom of Information Act. During a Friday press conference in Little Rock, Sanders stated changes to the state’s FOIA law were needed to protect her family and bring the state in line with federal FOIA laws. Sanders…

ByChris FultonSeptember 11, 20230Comments

Winners announced for the 2023 Computer Science Students of Distinction Awards

Sixty-one students from 13 Arkansas high schools were named the 2023 Computer Science Students of Distinction by the Arkansas Academy of Computing (AAoC). Each has been recognized by their school and will be added to the over 137 awardees from previous years on the Academy’s website. The Computer Science Students of Distinction Award (CSSoD) program…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJuly 12, 20230Comments

Events Government News

U.S. Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Service Administrator to visit Arkansas

The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance is pleased to host USDA-FNS Administrator Cindy Longon Thursday, July 13. Administrator Long's visit to Arkansas aims to show support for the USDA-FNS Summer Food Service Program, which was enhanced by the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (also referred to as the omnibus spending bill). During her visit, she will observe…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJuly 10, 20230Comments

Events News

Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival announces date, concert headliners for second-annual event

Dates have been announced for the much anticipated, second annual Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival, a community celebration of the visual and performing arts that brings together musicians, distillers and crafters in North Central Arkansas. The two-day event will be Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4, with ticket sales beginning July 1. “This is…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 25, 20230Comments

Events Media News

Arkansas Press Freedom Gala to be held October 20

The first Arkansas Press Freedom Gala will be held Thursday, Oct. 20 in the Wally Allen Ballroom at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. The evening will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by a steak dinner and the program at 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by the Arkansas Press…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffSeptember 9, 20220Comments

Business Events News

2022 Arkansas Small Business Development Conference

Providing small and emerging business owners with the skills, tools and contacts needed to create and grow their enterprises and better engage in job creation activities are the goals of an upcoming business conference to be held via Zoom, with a small on-site audience in Fordyce and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Jointly funded by the Arkansas Small…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 24, 20220Comments

Government Health News

Sustained financial pressure on hospitals could threaten access to care for Arkansas

A recent financial survey conducted by the Arkansas Hospital Association shows that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create profound financial volatility for the state’s hospitals. On average, hospitals responding to the survey saw a total margin decrease of 3.5 percentage points between the first quarter of 2019, prior to the pandemic, and the first quarter…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 15, 20220Comments