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Denali and Walmart Collaborate to Rollout Innovative Organic Recycling & Reuse Technology
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.--Denali, the nation’s leading and largest recycler of organic materials, today announced a collaboration with Walmart to roll out innovative depackaging services that can help improve the food waste recycling process at more than a thousand Walmart and Sam's Club locations nationwide. The innovative depackaging technology aims to help drive operational efficiencies for Walmart enterprise associates, and based on early testing, has increased the volume of potentially reusable organic content recovered from participating Walmart and Sam's Club locations by more than 60% and reduced their compactor trash by an estimated 12%. As of today, the program has launched in over 1,400 Walmart and Sam's Club locations in more than 16 markets across the country including Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Indianapolis, Phoenix and cities across New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut – with rollout to continue nationwide into 2025.
Calipari: Arkansas, KU working on exhibition
Kansas and Arkansas are in the process of putting together an exhibition men’s basketball game at Arkansas’ home arena, the Razorbacks’ coach John Calipari told reporters on Monday. Calipari, the longtime Memphis and Kentucky coach who made the move to Arkansas during the offseason, said as much...
Saunas May Be Key to Helping Frogs Survive Deadly Fungal Infection
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As global diversity continues to decline due to a range of factors, amphibians have been particularly hard hit by infectious diseases. A pernicious fungal disease called chytridiomycosis, more commonly shortened to “chytrid,” has led to the extinction of 90 species of amphibians and has pushed another 500 species into decline.
First Friday is Going for the Gold!
BENTONVILLE, AR - First Friday Presented by Walmart is bringing the Olympic Spirit to Bentonville on August 2nd. Downtown Bentonville Incorporated proudly hosts ‘Going for the Gold’ this Friday with free, family fun for the entire community. The event will include Olympic-inspired activities around the famed Bentonville Square.
Students from southeast Arkansas awarded in welding contest
Twenty-six University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett welding students competed at the Arkansas SkillsUSA Conference, with several earning top honors. The event was held this spring in Hot Springs, according to a news release. Three UAM-CTC college welding students and three UAM-CTC concurrently enrolled high school welding students...
Razorbacks Recruiting: With Acuff on board, Calipari looking to add more 2025 5-stars to Arkansas visit and commitment lists
LITTLE ROCK — Now that Arkansas has jumped ahead of the pack in terms of picking up the first top-10-ranked 5-star commitment in what looks to be a historically rich national class of 2025, iconic Razorbacks head coach John Calipari is looking to pile on with more 5-star pledges moving forward.
Arkansas State baseball alum Liam Hicks traded to Tigers
FRISCO, Tex. (KAIT) - A Red Wolf was dealt days before the MLB Trade Deadline. Liam Hicks is one of three players involved in Sunday’s Texas/Detroit trade. He heads from the Rangers to the Tigers. Hicks remains in AA, he’s assigned to the Erie SeaWolves. Hicks is hitting...
Fayetteville Utility Bills to Rise in August Amid Infrastructure and Regulatory Costs
Residents of Fayetteville, brace yourselves for a hike in your utility bills come August. The City of Fayetteville has announced that water, sewer, and stormwater rates will go up starting August 1, a move to contend with the escalating costs of maintaining these services. The increased rates are aimed to support the City's infrastructure and operational expenses that have seen a significant rise.
‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ Opens in Little Rock This Week
“Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” Arrives in Little Rock. “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” a 360-degree digital art exhibition, is set to launch in Little Rock, Arkansas, this week. This new interactive experience invites you to step into the captivating universe of Vincent van Gogh. The exhibit, previously...
El Dorado Shootout will draw top women golfers to South Arkansas
Murphy USA has announced the 2024 El Dorado Shootout tournament presented by PepsiCo and Celsius is set for September 20-22 at Mystic Creek Golf Course. Over these three days, top women golfers will compete for a total purse of $337,500 at a course Golfweek named one of the best in Arkansas in 2023.
Cate’s Pharmacy & Mini Donuts Replaces Jess’s Chicken in West Little Rock
Cate’s Pharmacy & Mini Donuts Replaces Jess’s Chicken in West Little Rock. Jess’s Chicken, a fried chicken fast casual restaurant located at 10907 N. Rodney Parham Rd. in Little Rock, has permanently closed its doors. Owner David Alan Bubbus Jr. has partnered with pharmacist Daniel Cate to...
Josh Elliott With Texarkana Ties Wins Competition on Food Network
Josh Elliott has done what most chefs dream about Beat Bobby Flay. Beat Bobby Flay is a popular show on the Food Network where two talented chefs compete against one another, whichever chef wins that part of the competition they go on to challenge America's Iron Chef Bobby Flay in a cookoff.
Razorback players discuss Arkansas practices
Boogie Fland, Adou Thiero and Trevon Brazile discuss what it's like working with new Arkansas coach John Calipari. Fland is a high school recruit, Thiero played under Calipari at Kentucky, and Brazile is the lone returnee on the R�
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