by - February 25, 2026 9:43 pm
As president and CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB), I see how tourism impacts our city from many angles. In 2025, that impact was clear in…
by - February 25, 2026 2:57 pm
Colin Baenziger & Associates (CBA), the Daytona Beach Shores, Fla.-based search firm that recruited former Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken, could soon get the nod to help Fort Smith…
by - February 25, 2026 2:01 pm
Sediver USA announced Wednesday (Feb. 25) that the company is expanding its manufacturing plant in West Memphis this year after surpassing 5 million units produced since the facility’s opening. The…
by - February 25, 2026 2:00 pm
Arby’s Jonesboro LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15 according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. It spent…
by - February 25, 2026 1:13 pm
The attorney helping the city of Fort Smith modify an onerous federal consent decree requiring significant sewer system spending had a clear message: The city “desperately needs” to sign the…
by - February 25, 2026 11:49 am
Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain was built for cyclocross races. The 228-acre venue also accommodates residents and visitors who want to hike, run or ride their bikes on the trails….
by - February 25, 2026 11:41 am
The University of Arkansas has established a partnership with Oak View Group to secure live event bookings at the 76,000-seat Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and the 19,000-seat Bud Walton…
by - February 25, 2026 11:36 am
AM Group, a Fayetteville-based public relations and marketing agency, recently established an advisory board and began a three-year partnership with Experience Fayetteville, the city’s tourism marketing agency. Through the partnership…
by - February 25, 2026 10:00 am
Skyrocketing input costs are forcing livestock producers to find other ways to provide protein to flocks. Insects might be a high-protein alternative for organic poultry farmers, according to the National…
by - February 25, 2026 7:47 am
The Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas released its inaugural Impact Report, which shows that it has had a more than $15.8 million economic effect over…
by - February 25, 2026 12:20 am
First Arkansas Bank & Trust (FAB&T) announced Tuesday (Feb. 24) that Keith Collard, director of internal audit and risk manager, will be president and CEO. Larry T. Wilson, who held…
by - February 25, 2026 12:10 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in…
by - February 24, 2026 3:36 pm
The second Style Encore store in Arkansas recently opened at 3049 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. The other is in Jonesboro. The 3,325-square-foot store in Fayetteville is a resale boutique…
by - February 24, 2026 3:27 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest announced Tuesday (Feb. 24) it is donating $500,000 to the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith and $250,000 to the Fort Kids Children’s Museum that is planned…
by - February 24, 2026 2:00 pm
In the General Election on Nov. 2, 2010, Arkansas voters approved Constitutional Amendment 86, which required the General Assembly to meet annually, with even-numbered years designated as the fiscal session….
by - February 24, 2026 12:46 pm
The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in eastern Arkansas, were presented recently at the Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University. Arkansas Delta Byways…
by - February 24, 2026 12:00 pm
An Arkansas State University student will spend his summer at Harvard University. Jonathan Toma received a Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute Fellowship. He is a junior…
by - February 24, 2026 11:09 am
Almost $14 million in ongoing and planned construction projects, including a new trophy case at Southside High School, were reviewed Monday (Feb. 23) by the Fort Smith Public School Board….
by - February 24, 2026 10:00 am
The annual economic forecast conducted by the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business and Economic Research offers a big picture view of state, national and international commerce. The leader of…
by - February 24, 2026 7:02 am
Dillard’s Inc. reported strong revenue and profits during the last year despite some slippage in overall sales. The Little Rock-based upscale retailer posted net sales of $6.474 billion for the…
