Category: Northeast Arkansas
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff WILSON, Ark. – March 11, 2026 – A Boston-based private equity group that previously claimed to have invested over $4 billion in one of the largest solar and energy storage projects in the United States announced today that it is withdrawing from the decade-long project, located in northeast Arkansas. Swift […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Feb. 4, 2026 – Fuel prices in Arkansas and across the U.S. are expected to rise above $3 per gallon in the coming weeks as international oil markets react to President Trump’s launch of Operation Epic Fury in Iran over the weekend, experts predict. As of today, the average price […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff LITTLE ROCK — Feb. 10, 2026 – With the final day of voter registration behind us and the March 3 preferential primary less than a month away, Arkansas voters are preparing to navigate a changing electoral landscape. As early voting begins on Feb. 17, community leaders emphasize the importance of […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Feb. 7, 2026 – For Black Arkansans, the state’s shifting population landscape is more than just numbers—it’s a story of resilience, opportunity, and challenge. As newly released Census Bureau 2025 estimates reveal, Arkansas’s overall population is growing, but the impact is uneven: vibrant urban centers like Little Rock and […]
