by - March 11, 2026 6:35 am
After ten games on the basketball court, members of the Arkansas House of Representatives will face off against members of the Arkansas State Senate for the 11th time by hitting…
by - March 10, 2026 8:28 pm
The Fort Smith metro economy is stable, with job growth seen in health care and tourism sectors, but relatively “weak” population growth restricts the size of the available regional workforce…
by - March 10, 2026 6:14 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal hosted its third annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards luncheon on Tuesday (March 10) in Springdale. About 250 people attended the event sponsored by Arvest…
by - March 10, 2026 5:42 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders expressed support for President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, criticized commentator Tucker Carlson for a recent interview with her father, and deflected questions about her presidential…
by - March 10, 2026 5:30 pm
In her first official campaign event since winning last week’s Arkansas’ Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, Hallie Shoffner spoke to several dozen people Monday night (March 9) in the…
by - March 10, 2026 2:08 pm
Corn, cotton and rice farmers were already facing an abysmal planting season as commodity prices remain low and continued trade wars have limited international markets. The war with Iran has caused two new problems – a spike in fuel…
by - March 10, 2026 2:06 pm
The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival will be held April 11, at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Historic Dyess Colony in Dyess. The event, hosted by singer/songwriter Erin Ederlin, will honor the…
by - March 10, 2026 1:00 pm
A single-story, 77,795-square-foot office building of the former Walmart Home Office in Bentonville recently changed hands for $19.92 million. The purchase price equals $256 per square foot. ABN Holdings LLC,…
by - March 10, 2026 12:54 pm
A fundraiser for a downtown Centerton building raised nearly $700,000 to halt its foreclosure. The building at 293 N. Main St. is home to The Ravington, a wedding and events venue….
by - March 10, 2026 12:47 pm
Of the $19.067 billion in total third quarter 2025 wages paid in Arkansas, 55.7%, or $10.632 billion, were paid in 5 counties – Benton, Craighead, Pulaski, Sebastian, and Washington. Pulaski…
by - March 10, 2026 9:37 am
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series addressing identified Fort Smith water system replacement and repair needs with cost estimates that approach $600 million. Link here for…
by - March 10, 2026 6:30 am
Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Live Nation Entertainment said Tuesday (March 10) that it’s working with the Momentary to open a 46,327-square-foot music venue in Bentonville. Bentonville Ballroom will have a capacity…
by - March 9, 2026 6:15 pm
With a regional job numbers report, possible Parrot Island Waterpark slides and management changes, and a homeless ordinance discussion, Tuesday’s (March 10) study session of the Fort Smith Board of…
by - March 9, 2026 5:47 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver recently gave his sixth state of the city address where he touted the city’s economic growth last year and its “Destination 100K” initiative as it approaches…
by - March 9, 2026 5:08 pm
Construction is underway on a seven-story, 294-unit student housing development near the University of Arkansas. The city of Fayetteville issued Wednesday (March 4) a construction permit for the project valued…
by - March 9, 2026 4:24 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a Lowell-based transportation services provider, said Thursday (March 5) that it’s been approved to have its common stock listed on Nasdaq Texas LLC. J.B. Hunt…
by - March 9, 2026 3:41 pm
Top U.S. Air Force (USAF) leaders were at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith on Sunday and Monday (March 8-9) to receive briefings on foreign military pilot training…
by - March 9, 2026 3:00 pm
Lindsey & Associates started in March of 1973 on U.S. Highway 71 in Fayetteville. The founder was Razorback football star Jim Lindsey. He began the company with J.W. Gabel. John…
by - March 9, 2026 3:00 pm
Chandler Capital Group is a multigenerational, family-owned manufacturing company. Nearly 50 years ago, it started with a single operating business. The company has grown into a diversified portfolio of brands…
by - March 9, 2026 3:00 pm
Lewis Automotive Group is celebrating 80 years as a family-owned and operated automotive business in Northwest Arkansas. Founded by Buck Lewis, the company has grown significantly since its beginnings from…
