by - March 13, 2024 4:46 pm
Data from the fourth quarter The Compass Report shows that building activity, sales tax revenue and slightly muted job growth helped support healthy economies in Arkansas and the state’s top…
by - March 13, 2024 3:50 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has hired Brooke Magallanes as its new associate vice chancellor for enrollment management. She will begin her role at UAFS March 18 with…
by - March 13, 2024 2:32 pm
According to the 2024 Grocery Report from JLL, the fastest-growing grocery store chains added 253 new U.S. locations in 2023, or around 8.4 million square feet of new retail space….
by - March 13, 2024 1:40 pm
Excellerate Housing, a subsidiary of Rogers-based Excellerate Foundation, has hired Jamion T. Nash as vice president to lead the foundation’s affordable housing initiatives in Northwest Arkansas. According to a news…
by - March 13, 2024 12:22 pm
Benchmark Henry Hub spot prices are projected to average about $2.25 per million British thermal units in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That’s a decrease of…
by - March 13, 2024 12:17 pm
Seven recipients were selected as Living Legends Award winners with connections to Arkansas State University. Recipients include retired Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, retired Lt. Col. Frederick C. Turner Jr., Cora…
by - March 13, 2024 12:11 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas for the 9th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the…
by - March 13, 2024 11:07 am
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) will receive an additional $91 million for six projects, according to a Wednesday (March 13) news release. The money comprises congressionally directed spending and…
by - March 13, 2024 10:38 am
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the two-year college in Bentonville, has appointed David Walker of Bentonville to its board of directors. “I am excited to…
by - March 13, 2024 10:29 am
Construction is expected to start this summer on a four-lane, interstate-style divided highway to run between Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill and the Springdale Northern Bypass, or Highway…
by - March 13, 2024 9:34 am
The year’s recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds Award, Keley Simpson, is described as someone “simply consumed with helping others” and does most of her work out of the…
by - March 12, 2024 7:54 pm
The Fort Smith Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday (March 12) unanimously approved an amendment to the Master Land Use Plan that paves the way for an “upscale, high-end” active…
by - March 12, 2024 6:16 pm
Expenses related to investments in its production facilities and expansion weighed on Westrock Coffee’s fourth-quarter and full-year profits, but the company’s CEO believes the money spent will pay dividends in…
by - March 12, 2024 5:52 pm
The American workforce has seen a recent surge in the engagement of independent contractors by businesses. Professionals may prefer the autonomy and mobility that being an independent contractor provides, such…
by - March 12, 2024 5:42 pm
The Stephens Group, LLC announced Tuesday (March 12) the promotions of Allie Laborde to Managing Director – Business Development and Ryan Morrow to Managing Director. Laborde joined the company in…
by - March 12, 2024 5:37 pm
Chris and Mark Fowler, sons of the late Jama and Wallace Fowler, have donated the former Jonesboro home of their parents to the Razorback Foundation. The six-bedroom house will be…
by - March 12, 2024 3:21 pm
Small Business Administrator Isabella Guzman announced Tuesday (March 12) the National Small Business Week award winners, including one from Jonesboro. “Our 2024 National Small Business Week award winners exemplify excellence,…
by - March 12, 2024 3:20 pm
The freight industry is cautiously optimistic this year following a challenging 2023, according to a new report. Still, some industry metrics are signaling the beginnings of a recovery amid a…
by - March 12, 2024 2:57 pm
Members of the Future Fort Smith Committee agreed Monday (March 11) that the Future Fort Smith Comprehensive Plan is still a quality guide for the City of Fort Smith, even…
by - March 12, 2024 2:27 pm
The National Retail Federation (NRF) said consumers continued to spend on goods and services in February pushing retail sales up 6.3% from a year ago. Inflation rose 3.2% during the…
