by - March 18, 2024 10:20 am
According to the National Association of Realtors, more homeowners are less likely to move amid high interest rates, low inventory and stable prices. Instead, they are opting to improve or…
by - March 18, 2024 9:39 am
A $10 million Congressional appropriation, led by U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will advance plans for the Arkansas State University Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing to support the…
by - March 17, 2024 9:46 am
Chris Horton, a key leadership team member for years at Bentonville architecture and engineering firm HFA (formerly Harrison French & Associates), has retired. Horton, 58, is retiring as president and…
by - March 17, 2024 9:42 am
Sixteen companies have been named finalists for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s inaugural Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards. The Business Journal will highlight the finalists in the April 8 issue…
by - March 17, 2024 8:52 am
For AR Kids, a ballot question committee supporting changes to Arkansas education policy, says their kick-off for signature gathering is off to a great start. Appearing on this week’s Capitol…
by - March 17, 2024 8:40 am
The housing situation in Northwest Arkansas has been discussed and reported on for years. Over the past four to five years, the primary focus has been affordability and availability as…
by - March 16, 2024 7:13 pm
Pulaski Technical College’s Advanced Manufacturing Program has received a $1,784,016 grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce Office of Skills Development to modernize its advanced manufacturing program. The Arkansas Department…
by - March 16, 2024 5:22 pm
For many parents, the first task after finding out they’re expecting is to get on a waitlist for an early childhood program. Even with quick action, it can be hard…
by - March 15, 2024 1:07 pm
With the recent retirement of Kelvin Buncum as the head of Walmart’s Neighborhood Market formats, the retailer announced Kyle Kinnard will take over the duties as senior vice president and…
by - March 15, 2024 1:04 pm
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has resolved a legal dispute over broker commissions initiated by home sellers, potentially leading to reduced commission rates and a decrease in real estate…
by - March 15, 2024 11:04 am
Laura Merling, chief transformation and operations officer at Bentonville-based Arvest Bank, is no longer with the company. On Friday (March 15), a bank spokesman confirmed Merling’s departure in February in…
by - March 14, 2024 6:58 pm
Construction will begin on the $25.2 million Windgate Art and Innovation Center at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro following approval by the ASU System Board of Trustees on Thursday (March…
by - March 14, 2024 6:50 pm
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission has approved more than $42 million in financial assistance for six water and wastewater projects serving more than 22,000 Arkansans. The funds are a mix…
by - March 14, 2024 6:42 pm
The 2024 Northeast Arkansas Hybrid Rural Business Development Conference, with a theme of “Reimagining Rural Arkansas: Pathways to Growth and Success” will be held March 22 in Blytheville. Providing small…
by - March 14, 2024 5:01 pm
The City of Fort Smith will receive $12 million to help with a 48-inch water transmission line from Lake Fort Smith thanks to appropriations bills signed by President Joe Biden…
by - March 14, 2024 8:01 am
Jim Walton, board chairman of Walton family-owned Arvest Bank of Bentonville and Fayetteville-based Arvest Bank Group Inc., the holding company for the bank and several related entities, is taking on…
by - March 14, 2024 5:53 am
Northwest Arkansas, or the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro, remained the fastest-growing metro in the state in 2023. Benton County was the state’s fastest-growing county. On Thursday (March 14), the U.S. Census Bureau…
by - March 13, 2024 6:48 pm
Conductor announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its 10X Growth Accelerator program. Funding for the 10X Growth Accelerator is provided by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission,…
by - March 13, 2024 5:18 pm
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced Wednesday (March 13) that the Hot Springs Metro Partnership has once again been recognized as one of 78 economic development organizations accredited by…
by - March 13, 2024 5:13 pm
The college admissions landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, as evidenced by tightening acceptance rates at selective and highly selective colleges and universities, the introduction of test-optional and test-free…
