by - October 26, 2025 11:49 am
Fort Smith Director Kevin Settle is not backing away from his support of a Parrot Island Waterpark expansion even with news of budget-busting water slide installation costs. But he may…
by - October 26, 2025 11:13 am
Multiple workforce programs operating in Northwest Arkansas have made a significant impact on residents across the region and the state. In turn, they’ve contributed to the area economy. The Walton…
by - October 26, 2025 11:04 am
Bethany Toldo, president of family-owned Centoco Manufacturing of Windsor, Ontario, recently made the long trip to Bentonville to pitch toilet seats her company makes in McCrory (Woodruff County), about 75…
by - October 26, 2025 9:33 am
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded $73.5 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants to 53 projects in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas….
by - October 26, 2025 9:13 am
The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) board of directors has awarded a total of 25 grants across its three monthly meetings of the third quarter, bringing total granted funds to…
by - October 26, 2025 9:03 am
Will Arkansas nonprofits weather what is being called the “perfect storm” of financial and operational challenges? Absolutely. But they will need community support to do it. Like nearly every industry,…
by - October 25, 2025 10:13 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. U.S. Attorney Nomination Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes has been nominated to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District…
by - October 24, 2025 1:07 pm
The University of Arkansas recently announced $2 million in gifts to support scholarships, teaching, and, in part, the Land of Opportunity fundraising campaign. Alumni Bill and Pat McKamey will give…
by - October 23, 2025 8:02 pm
For more than a decade, the Northwest Arkansas Council has focused on sustainable regional growth into future decades. Council leaders said Thursday (Oct. 23) that “collective commitment” will be needed…
by - October 23, 2025 7:22 pm
Fayetteville restaurant Herman’s Ribhouse, which was inducted into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame last year, is looking for a buyer, the owners said. Nick and Carrie Wright posted Wednesday…
by - October 23, 2025 2:52 pm
Morin, an architectural metal panel manufacturer held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday (Oct. 23) to celebrate the opening of its Little Rock facility, one of North America’s most advanced architectural…
by - October 23, 2025 2:46 pm
Be Pro Be Proud has announced the appointment of Lily M. Cabrera, MBA, CFRE as its new chief development officer. Cabrera brings more than 15 years of leadership experience advancing…
by - October 23, 2025 2:45 pm
Bentonville-based retailer Walmart Inc. recently acquired almost 90 acres of pasture in Benton County through separate transactions for $15.5 million. The purchase price equals $173,903 per acre. Walmart acquired 89.13…
by - October 23, 2025 2:42 pm
The Arkansas section of the Mississippi Flyway that birds use to migrate across North America is vital for the birds and provides hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist dollars…
by - October 23, 2025 12:37 pm
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville announced Thursday (Oct. 23) that it will assume operations of Northwest Health Physicians’ Specialty Hospital on Dec. 1. Financial terms of the deal were…
by - October 23, 2025 12:22 pm
Denmark-based DSV is seeking to sell USA Truck – once a publicly-held company based in Van Buren – as part of its integration of German-based DB Schenker. DSV acquired Schenker…
by - October 23, 2025 9:01 am
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission has added three employees in recent weeks. The commission, which provides a variety of planning and special project services, also promoted an employee. NEW…
by - October 23, 2025 8:46 am
Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale reported total sales tax revenue of $10.244 million in their October reports, up 6.18% from the same period last year. Year to date, the cities…
by - October 22, 2025 7:06 pm
A five-story, 150-unit student housing complex near the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has a new owner after a recent transaction worth $59.68 million. The purchase price equals $397,883 per…
by - October 22, 2025 6:26 pm
St. Bernards Healthcare opened its new rehab services clinic in Paragould on Tuesday (Oct. 21.) The clinic will expand physical rehabilitation and sports medicine services throughout Greene County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the…
