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UAPB awarded $6.1 million grant to establish institute for virus research

Thursday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced in a press release that they have been awarded $6.1 million to establish a research institute focused on virology and virus ecology. As a sub-awardee on the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, UAPB will serve as a... Read More.

$1.7 million provided to Arkansas Fairs

Monday, August 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently provided more than $1.7 million in funding to Arkansas fairs for 2021. This funding includes $724,272 in Agri fair funding to county fairs, the Four States Fair, the Arkansas-Oklahoma Fair, and the Arkansas State Fair, and construction funding totaling... Read More.

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Casino taxes in June over $1.822 million

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

For the month of June, the Saracen Casino and Resort paid just over $1.822 million dollars in total taxes, according to the most recent figures from the Arkansas Gaming Commission. That figure is based on a total net win of $14,020,446 and is 13... Read More.

Sanders raises $4.2 million more in bid for Governor

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders’ campaign on Thursday said she has raised another $4.2 million for her bid for Arkansas governor. Sanders’ campaign said the latest figures over the past three months mean she has raised $9 million... Read More.

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SEARK President talks $3 million funding for campus projects

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK), spoke with Deltaplex on Tuesday, July 13 about the new building projects the college is adding to its campus. Jefferson County's Quorum Court on Monday approved $3 million from the American Recovery Plan for the special... Read More.

Walton family launches $1 million LGBT assistance fund

Thursday, June 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family members of Walmart founder Sam Walton on Thursday launched a $1 million fund for groups assisting LGBT people in the retail giant’s home state of Arkansas, which has enacted measures restricting transgender people’s rights. The new fund is being... Read More.

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Saracen pays 2 million plus in taxes in April

Thursday, May 20 by Greg

Saracen Casino in April collected a record almost $16 million in net gaming winnings in April and paid the state more than $2 million in taxes. Total net winnings for the month were $15,933,645.85, nearly two million more than in March when total net winnings... Read More.

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Department awarded $3 Million grant

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Aquaculture/Fisheries Department was recently awarded a $3 Million Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Dr. Michael Eggleton who is the Principal Investigator and Professor of Fisheries Science along with... Read More.

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Tyson Foods plans to invest $48 million in poultry operation

Friday, April 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy According to a Tyson Foods' recent news release, the company plans to invest $48 million in its poultry operation in Pine Bluff. This expansion project will create nearly 70 jobs and is expected to be complete by late 2021. “The demand for convenient,... Read More.

State reaches 1 million coronavirus vaccine shots

Thursday, April 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Thursday marked 1 million coronavirus vaccine shots administered in the state so far, though the governor acknowledged more needs to be done to increase demand. Gov. Asa Hutchinson was on hand as health officials administered the shot to... Read More.

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Sanders raises nearly $5 million in bid for governor

Thursday, April 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders’ campaign on Thursday said she has raised nearly $5 million in her bid to be Arkansas’ next governor, breaking the record for quarterly fundraising in the state. Sanders’ campaign said the majority of... Read More.

Funds to fight COVID near $38.8 million for UAMS

Wednesday, March 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Since last year’s arrival of COVID-19, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have received nearly $38.8 million, primarily from state and federal sources, to help combat the disease. The state of Arkansas has provided $16.9 million, or 43.4%... Read More.

Stories tagged with: million

UAPB awarded $6.1 million grant to establish institute for virus research

$1.7 million provided to Arkansas Fairs

Casino taxes in June over $1.822 million

Sanders raises $4.2 million more in bid for Governor

SEARK President talks $3 million funding for campus projects

Walton family launches $1 million LGBT assistance fund

Saracen pays 2 million plus in taxes in April

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Department awarded $3 Million grant

Tyson Foods plans to invest $48 million in poultry operation

State reaches 1 million coronavirus vaccine shots

Sanders raises nearly $5 million in bid for governor

Funds to fight COVID near $38.8 million for UAMS

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