by - March 24, 2026 11:36 am
Sebastian County had the highest third quarter 2025 average weekly wage among Arkansas and Oklahoma counties in the Fort Smith region, with Sequoyah and Franklin counties posting the largest percentage…
by - March 24, 2026 11:33 am
Rep. Stan Berry, R-Dover, passed away, it was announced Tuesday (March 24). The seven-term legislator was retired and served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2003-07 and 2019-26. His…
by - March 24, 2026 11:31 am
Amanda Strange recently marked six months as the city of Fort Smith’s internal auditor, learning the challenges of the position, making a plan, and getting down to work as one…
by - March 24, 2026 11:19 am
An 83-lot residential property in southwest Bentonville recently changed hands for $10.25 million. The purchase price equals $123,493 per lot. A fund of New York-based real estate investment platform TPG…
by - March 24, 2026 11:14 am
The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA)is accepting scholarship applications from students interested in pursuing careers as medium- and heavy-duty truck technicians. Applications will be accepted through April 17. “The Carl Tapp…
by - March 24, 2026 10:30 am
I teach third grade, and every year I meet children who are curious, funny, determined, and capable of far more than they realize. I also meet children who are struggling…
by - March 24, 2026 10:01 am
Demand for commercial real estate in Northwest Arkansas remained strong in the back half of 2025, according to a new Skyline Report released Tuesday (March 24). The latest Arvest Skyline…
by - March 24, 2026 8:40 am
For more than nine years, Logan Towles ran a grain elevator. The Arkansas State University graduate was approached about selling chemicals to farmers, and she decided to change career paths….
by - March 24, 2026 8:30 am
Cody Raines spent many years in the military and working in law enforcement. This meant he had to stay in shape to meet the requirements of his duties. A lot…
by - March 24, 2026 8:20 am
Jerry Rapert had owned a pharmacy and worked in some other businesses but decided he wanted to open his own sports bar and grill. He had a conversation with Arkansas…
by - March 24, 2026 8:10 am
Apex Ag Solutions sells seed, chemical, and nutritional products in Northeast Arkansas, serving more than 75 farmers in the region and currently employing 16 staff members. Owner/CEO Ryan Bane hopes…
by - March 24, 2026 8:00 am
Mike Peterson started working with his brother in the swimming pool and pool table business at an early age. During this time he learned many aspects of the industry including…
by - March 23, 2026 4:40 pm
Springdale-based Harps Food Stores will usher in “SmartMeals,” an AI-powered shopping assistant, for customers using its more than 150 stores. The announcement was made Monday (March 23) at an Associated…
by - March 23, 2026 2:18 pm
Central Arkansas-based real estate agency The Janet Jones Company is celebrating its 46th year in business and has announced the promotion of Susan Reynolds as president and principal broker. Reynolds,…
by - March 23, 2026 1:14 pm
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board has approved $4.387 million in funding for 96 research and promotion projects. The projects will support the growth and market development of Arkansas’ soybean industry….
by - March 23, 2026 1:12 pm
Be Pro Be Proud Arkansas connected more than 500 students with 19 organizations at Northeast Arkansas Draft Day, held March 18 at Arkansas Northeastern College. The experiential hiring event brought…
by - March 23, 2026 12:59 pm
Discussions on the economy have dominated gatherings, social media and public discussions for months, maybe years. There is frequent discussion on social media forums about the cost of gas, groceries…
by - March 23, 2026 12:45 pm
Sales tax revenue for counties in the Fort Smith area was up in 2025 compared with 2024, and among cities with more than $1 million in annual sales tax revenue,…
by - March 23, 2026 12:32 pm
Alvin Clark, 62, and a former co-worker, Matthew Reeves, who were employed in Tyson Foods’ fully-cooked poultry plant in Danville, Va., are suing the meat giant for racial discrimination and…
by - March 23, 2026 10:30 am
The 2026 Northeast Arkansas Outstanding Business Award nominees remind us of what truly drives our regional economy: local businesses that serve their customers, employees, and communities every day. Growing up…
