S&P 500 hits record high as stock market surges

(NEW YORK) -- The S&P 500 hit an all-time record high on Friday, extending breakneck gains achieved in recent weeks as investors shrugged off concerns about newly imposed tariffs and war in the Middle East.The S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, clocking in for the first... Read More.
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State casinos report record 2023 win total

Arkansas’ three casinos reported record total wins last year and experts indicated that they look forward to a strong 2024. The report showed a combined total win of $686.6 million, surpassing the 614.1 million total for 2022. Southland Casino in West Memphis led the way, reporting... Read More.
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Medical marijuana sales set new record in 2023

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' medical marijuana industry is continuing to reach new highs in the state as sales reached a record-breaking $283 million last year. According to the Department of Finance and Administration, the industry beat the record revenue of $276 million it saw in 2022. The... Read More.
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UAPB offering free small farm record keeping service

The Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is offering record keeping assistance to farmers and ranchers, Dr. Henry English, director of the program, said. The service is free, and the information farmers provide will be kept private. “Record keeping highlights... Read More.

UA School of Law to host record sealing clinic Sept. 16

The University of Arkansas School of Law will host a criminal record sealing clinic in Pine Bluff to commemorate Constitution Day. This free event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Old St. James Missionary Baptist Church... Read More.
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Arkansas lottery sets new record in proceeds

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, or ASL, announced Tuesday it set a new record of $114,767,979 in proceeds for scholarships and sales. According to the news release, ASL announced it raised the record amount for the fiscal year of 2023, which ended June 30. An... Read More.