by - February 2, 2026 9:02 am
The powerful winter storm that dumped up to a foot of snow and two inches of sleet in many parts of Arkansas has impacted poultry and cattle producers. The Cooperative…
by - February 1, 2026 11:08 am
Nearly 70,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial buildings on the Fayetteville Square and North College Avenue have a new owner after recent transactions totaling $17.1 million. The purchase price equals…
by - January 31, 2026 8:18 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock named Aaron Huntley as executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI). As executive director, Huntley will lead AEDI’s research, outreach, and…
by - January 31, 2026 11:29 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Command Change Col. Jonathan E. “Brute” Esparza is the new commander of the 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard…
by - January 30, 2026 4:26 pm
A central message delivered Friday (Jan. 30) by Mervin Jebaraj is that economic conditions in 2026 will look similar to 2025 with employment growth continuing to slow, and wages still…
by - January 30, 2026 2:18 pm
David Guggina, 40, will be the youngest CEO of Walmart U.S. in the company’s more than 60-year history. Company founder Sam Walton was 44 in 1962 when he launched the…
by - January 30, 2026 8:10 am
First Bank Corp., a bank holding company that includes First National Bank of Fort Smith, is merging with Russellville-based First State Bank in a stock and cash deal. Financial terms…
by - January 30, 2026 8:03 am
The U.S. freight sector continues to be tough for ArcBest, with the shipping and logistics company posting a more than 50% decline in 2025 net income and a 4% decline…
by - January 29, 2026 8:28 pm
The U.S. Department of the Army awarded a lease contact to Hanwha Defense USA to build and operate a new munitions facility at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. Hanwha will invest…
by - January 29, 2026 5:53 pm
The Next Step in Fort Smith, a homeless support services nonprofit focused for more than 20 years on providing temporary housing, is making strides in getting their next step ready…
by - January 29, 2026 4:07 pm
After almost four months of delay, the Crawford County Levee Board on Wednesday (Jan. 28), signed a “Letter of No Objection” to a slackwater harbor that is to be built…
by - January 29, 2026 1:58 pm
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) announced Wednesday (Jan. 28) that the Jonesboro-based medical school has formed an official partnership…
by - January 29, 2026 12:23 pm
Missouri-based beef cattle ranch The 808 Ranch, which established a 1,000-acre operation near Pea Ridge in April, announced an expansion of its Precision Genetics Angus program through a new lease…
by - January 29, 2026 12:19 pm
Two four-story, 121-room hotels and one three-story, 101-room hotel all along Interstate 49 in Washington County recently changed hands for a combined $21 million. The purchase price equals $61,224 per…
by - January 29, 2026 12:09 pm
Bentonville nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter announced Wednesday (Jan. 29) that it has changed its name to EverHope, released a new logo and expanded its services following a strategic planning…
by - January 29, 2026 9:13 am
Tyson Foods may post lower earnings when it reports first quarter results on Monday (Feb. 2). The consensus earnings per share is 98 cents, which would be below $1.14 per…
by - January 28, 2026 8:49 pm
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) announced the promotions of Sandra McGrew to executive director, Jennifer Wessel to director of health policy, and Joshua Cook to director of external…
by - January 28, 2026 5:58 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest on Wednesday (Jan. 28) announced changes to its board of directors, with the board size to drop from 11 to 10 directors. Eight of the 10 will…
by - January 28, 2026 5:32 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Benton County exceeded enplanements, or passengers flying out, at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock six years faster than previously projected. In 2025, XNA…
by - January 28, 2026 5:29 pm
Fayetteville will host a major international soccer event in March that will feature men’s and women’s matches at 72,000-seat Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The Club América Golden Clash 2026…
