World Trade Center Arkansas Receives $150,000 STEP Grant

The $150,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be used to help eligible small businesses succeed in international markets.   The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded $150,000 to the World Trade Center Arkansas as a part of the State Trade Expansion Program grant initiative.... Read More.
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U of A Biologist Receives Grant to Improve Biofuel Production

Research uses microorganisms that thrive in acidic hot springs to increase efficiency and sustainability of biofuel production. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A University of Arkansas biologist is developing methods that could make the production of biofuel — ethanol and diesel made from sources such as plant... Read More.

Daughters of Charity Services of Arkansas receives National Award

Daughters of Charity Services of Arkansas was one of 13 organizations nationwide recently recognized by Health Resources and Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy for their work in improving chronic disease health outcomes and advancing the quality and delivery of rural health... Read More.
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Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart

The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces killed or wounded during their service. Tuesday was Purple Heart Day, and in Conway, a veteran received this high honor. Joseph Gilliam was a member of the Army. He served in the Vietnam War... Read More.
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Grant County Sheriff’s Office K9 Geno receives body armor.

Grant County Sheriff’s Office K9 Geno has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by an Anonymous Sponsor and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served... Read More.
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Star City Schools receives grant for “Stuff The Bus”

The Star City School District was awarded the State Farm Good Neighbor grant of $3000 for their "Stuff The Bus" campaign.  The campaign's goal is to provide children in need with school supplies, and shoes for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Jon Laffoon and... Read More.