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Harding University receives $1 million gift

Harding University has received a $1 million gift from a private donor. Part of it will be used to start a one-hour credit course, Bitcoin, Monetary History and the Financial…

Ozark United FC names 3 founding partners

Rogers-based Ozark United FC recently announced its inaugural Youth Academy founding partners are Unilever, Arkansas Children’s and America’s Car-Mart. As part of the club’s youth development program, these organizations will…

UA raises over $254 million in 2025 fiscal year

The University of Arkansas raised more than $254.7 million in private gifts during fiscal year 2025, which ended June 30, according to a Thursday (Aug. 7) news release. It was…

Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act providing maternal health data

Presuming pregnant women are eligible for Medicaid and unbundling Medicaid payments to doctors have been key features of the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act passed by lawmakers this year, Arkansas…

Eagle Bank & Trust names new C-Suite leaders

Eagle Bank & Trust announced Wednesday (Aug. 6) four new leaders within the company. Collins Cook has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Eagle Bank & Trust….

U.S. News rates UAMS in top 10% nationally for cancer care

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was rated among the top 10% nationally for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals ranking,…

Jewelry retailer Claire’s files for bankruptcy

Bargain jewelry and accessories mall retailer filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday amid mounting debt and uncertainty around tariffs. This is the retailer’s second bankruptcy filing since 2018. The company operates…

Governor calls for rejection of health insurers’ rate hike requests

QualChoice is requesting that the Arkansas Insurance Department approve an average rate increase of 54.4% for its individual health insurance plans for 2026, while Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield…

Mercy Fort Smith set to begin work on a cancer center

Mercy Fort Smith is moving forward to build a cancer center on its main campus at 7001 Rogers Ave., with a ceremonial groundbreaking set for Friday (Aug. 8). Officials with…

Jonesboro launches City Park Ranger Program

The city of Jonesboro has launched its City Park Ranger Program, marking a milestone as one of the first municipalities in Arkansas to develop a full-time initiative blending public safety,…

Fort Kids outlines museum potential, needs in a meeting with Rep. Womack

During a Tuesday (Aug. 5) meeting in Fort Smith with volunteer leaders of the Fort Kids Children’s Museum, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, committed to helping make the museum a…

The Supply Side: Retail store closures totaled about 6,000 in the first half of 2025

The retail landscape continues to shift with roughly 6,000 store closings announced in the first half of this year or about 123.7 million square feet of vacated retail space, according…

Violence prevention event to take place in Bentonville

Between 150 and 200 people are expected to attend the second annual Violence Prevention Conference of Mid-America from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at NorthWest Arkansas Community College…

Broker, contractor group to meet for Aug. 21 event

More than 125 people are expected to attend the August event hosted by the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Contractors, Closers & Connections. Rock The Deal: CCC at Meteor Guitar Gallery…

Packed house for $600 million Keo solar farm hearing

It was standing room only as close to 100 people packed a county annex courtroom in Lonoke County on Tuesday (Aug. 5) to hear plans for a $600 million, 6,000-acre,…

Fort Smith parking meters to be removed, FOIA violation order approved

Say goodbye to the more than 300 parking meters in downtown Fort Smith, and the annual loss to the City of Fort Smith of around $35,000 for meter maintenance and…

Lyon College moving to NCAA Division III

The NCAA Division III Membership Committee has approved Lyon College’s active Division III membership, effective Sept. 1, paving the way for the college’s student-athletes to compete in national championships beginning…

Wildfire suppression kit applications being accepted by Ag Department

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through Sept. 30. Applications can be submitted online here. Through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, the Department plans…

Walmart Mexico CEO resigns

Walmart’s subsidiary business in Mexico is seeking a new CEO to lead its operations. Ignacio Caride resigned from that post Aug. 1, saying he plans to exit the company. Walmart…

Eureka Springs Hospital names Tiffany Means as CEO

Tiffany Means has been named CEO of Eureka Springs Hospital, hospital officials announced Monday (Aug. 4). She started in the role on Friday (Aug. 1). Means replaces Angie Shaw, who…

Marine Glisovic promoted to director at Electric Cooperatives

New World Screwworm arrives in the U.S.

Lakeport Plantation Museum to host ‘The Mississippi River in American Memory’ event

Average weekly wages rise in the Fort Smith region