Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on Monday.
Author: Associated Press
Sanders signs new law allowing anti-abortion monument at Arkansas Capitol
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law that will allow a monument near the state Capitol marking the number of abortions performed in Arkansas before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
Arkansas ousts defending champ Kansas from March Madness
The Razorbacks will play UConn in the Sweet 16 in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Mobile sports bets booming in some states as others shy away
Arkansas began in-person sports betting at casinos in July 2019. Things really took off last year when it launched mobile sports betting.
Tyson to close poultry facilities in Arkansas, Virginia
Tyson Foods is closing two facilities that employ more than 1,600 people in an effort to streamline its U.S. poultry business.
Ending affirmative action in Arkansas tabled by House panel
A proposal to end affirmative action by government agencies in Arkansas was tabled by a House panel Monday, following criticism that it could jeopardize dozens of programs around the state.
US, UK try to stem fallout from Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Governments in the U.S. and Britain are taking extraordinary steps to prevent a potential banking crisis after the failure of California-based Silicon Valley Bank prompted fears of a broader upheaval.
Lincoln school district considers 4-day school week
An Arkansas school district is scheduled Monday to discuss moving to a four-day school week.
Arkansas AD apologizes for incident with Kentucky reporter
Arkansas’ athletic director has apologized after a Kentucky student journalist said his cellphone was grabbed and thrown to the ground by a Razorbacks staffer.
Arkansas coach Musselman upset in SEC tournament loss to Aggies
Arkansas coach Eric Musselman made it very clear he wasn’t happy with a loss to No. 18 Texas A&M and an early exit at the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Biden budget aims to cut deficits by nearly $3 trillion over 10 years
The deficit reduction goal is significantly higher than the $2 trillion that Biden had promised in his State of the Union address last month.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after tripping at a local hotel, a spokesman for the senator said.
Biden will buck tradition and unveil budget in Pennsylvania
With an eye on 2024, President Joe Biden will showcase his election-year budget plan this week in must-win Pennsylvania rather than the usual White House setting.
Arkansas Tyson workers sue over lack of COVID protections
Thirty-four Tyson Foods employees, former employees and family members filed a lawsuit against the company Monday.
Gamecocks stay perfect, top Hogs 93-66 at SEC tourney
It won’t be a comfortable week or so for the Razorbacks, who have lost nine of their last 13 games after opening the season 17-3.