by - February 23, 2026 7:39 pm
The state saw a record number of visitors in 2024, and they spent a record amount, Gov. Sarah Sanders said Monday (Feb. 23) at the 52nd Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference…
by - February 23, 2026 6:40 pm
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board has approved $2.86 million in funding for five promotion projects. The approved projects will support the growth and market development of the state’s…
by - February 23, 2026 5:20 pm
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday (Feb. 23) the appointment of Martha Smith as medical center director of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville,…
by - February 23, 2026 3:47 pm
The city of Fort Smith has received a long-awaited consent decree modification from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) which, if approved, provides the city more time and flexibility to…
by - February 23, 2026 2:00 pm
Beef prices increased by 15% across the board in 2025 and are projected to rise even further this year. Low inventories are fueling the cost surge and there are little…
by - February 23, 2026 11:32 am
A 143-lot residential property in Pea Ridge recently sold for $10.51 million. The purchase price equals $73,500 per lot. A fund of New York-based real estate investment platform TPG Angelo…
by - February 23, 2026 10:00 am
Is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise among employees? It depends on the workplace. According to Gallup, the technology, chiefly generative AI, is more prevalent in “knowledge-based…
by - February 23, 2026 9:15 am
Jim Spears, the retired Fort Smith municipal judge who helped lead the effort to place the large Bass Reeves statue in downtown Fort Smith has another idea for an historic…
by - February 22, 2026 6:11 pm
At their annual convention over the weekend, the members of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominated candidates for the 2026 general election. The list of nominated candidates is as follows:…
by - February 22, 2026 2:00 pm
Archeologists have uncovered evidence that thousands of years before the Egyptians built the pyramids and the Greeks created the Parthenon, Native Americans hunted, camped and fished at Old Davidsonville. Pieces…
by - February 22, 2026 12:12 pm
Water will be a part of the Fort Smith Board of Directors discussion during its Feb. 24 study session, with board members expected to review water conservation rules and an…
by - February 22, 2026 10:00 am
Last week, I met with a group of dynamic leaders from Northeast Arkansas who are part of the new Leadership Accelerator formed through Arkansas State University. This inaugural group of…
by - February 21, 2026 8:06 pm
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Consent Decree Work The city of Fort Smith recently completed more than $8.1 million in sewer system improvements mandated by…
by - February 21, 2026 7:20 pm
There are several things that AJ McDonald loves about playing basketball. Her favorite, though, is getting the chance to compete and feel other elements the sport provides, like the relentless…
by - February 21, 2026 9:45 am
Robert groaned as he stretched across two chairs in my classroom, arms crossed, pencil untouched. Around him, the hum of students writing filled the room, but he would not participate….
by - February 20, 2026 4:48 pm
Arkansas is the only U.S. state that does not guarantee 12-month postpartum insurance coverage through Medicaid for low-income mothers. The Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) is calling on…
by - February 20, 2026 11:15 am
Van Buren voters are headed to the polls to decide on whether to fund major capital projects with proposed 0.5% sales tax. Election day is March 3, but early voting…
by - February 19, 2026 6:35 pm
A non-profit, Tailgate Time, has launched with the aim of helping farmers with their mental health. Like many farmers, Jonathan Bobbitt struggled with bouts of depression. The long, lonely hours…
by - February 19, 2026 6:31 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) recently concluded Fiscal Year 2025 with an investment of nearly $17 million to help fund 11 infrastructure projects across the region. Provided through the Community…
by - February 19, 2026 6:17 pm
The number of known work-related deaths in Arkansas in 2024 totaled 79, down 14.1% compared with 92 in 2023, according to federal and state data. The 2024 information, released Thursday…
