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Central Arkansas

UAMS receives $3.3 million grant to study PTSD therapies in prisons

NRF report shows November retail sales up 2.35%

ARcare awarded $1 million for incarceration transition healthcare services

EIA: U.S. natural gas prices to rise amid robust inventories this winter

Fort Smith metro building permits up in November, down almost 49% year-to-date

Catalyze to offer $10,000 fellowships to artists in Central Arkansas and the Delta

Booneville, Fort Smith and Van Buren receive money for trails, streetscapes

Heartland Forward announces leadership changes, $500 million economic impact goal

‘No-tolerance jaywalking’ policy a response to Fort Smith pedestrian deaths

Georgia-Pacific to add 50 jobs in Crossett with $90 million expansion

NEA Economic Development and Leadership Forum planned for Jan. 9

NWA Council names Stefanie Pawluk to lead healthcare transformation division

The Supply Side: Walmart plans to transform home category, double sales by 2030

Then & Now: Dyer says ‘no’ to things to experience success

2024 Fort Smith film fest has estimated $225,000 economic impact

Building an inclusive, thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in NWA

Central Arkansas

UA Little Rock names Marla Johnson as inaugural tech entrepreneur-in-residence

Connections: Ryburn receives statewide adult education recognition

Fort Smith to give more review to public camping, vagrancy measures

Guest Commentary

Giving up control

Senate President Hester sees action on prisons, Medicaid, education and more

Arkansas Farm Bureau elects leadership at annual conference

Central Arkansas

Arkansas Democrats name Micah Wallace as communications chief

Central Arkansas

Goodwill buys land in west Little Rock, 30-50 jobs planned

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks sees 100,000 visitors annually

UAFS announces tuition waiver program for transfer students

Fort Smith Public Schools hires communications director

Sells Agency adds 5 to team

Dr. Ed Salo named civilian aide to Secretary of the Army

Real Deals: Fayetteville shopping center sells for $6.15 million

Butterball closing Jonesboro plant, 180 workers affected

Car-Mart sees 2Q profit, revenue falls; shares soar 20%

2023 GDP in Arkansas’ 10 largest counties was almost 67% of state total

Gem, mineral show to move to Bentonville

1828 Capital & Partners established in Fayetteville

UAFS, University of the Ozarks agree to nursing partnership

Fort Smith residents to soon pay credit card fees for city payments

Wiley named next director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation

Taldo named Highway Commission chairman, Farmer to step down

A-State research group receives $2 million in federal grants to study oral pathogens

Central Arkansas

Berry Pre-Coon Supper reception planned for Jan. 11

State focuses on small business, entrepreneurship

The Supply Side: Kantar names Walmart the top retailer among trading partners

Project for Public Spaces awards $240,000 in grants

Major crops on pace for high yields; peanut acres set new record

Tyson Foods to shutter two more plants, cut 229 jobs

Northeast Arkansas

Sale of Merrill Lynch building tops $1.7 million

Northwest Arkansas

Molly Rawn wins runoff for Fayetteville mayor

Northeast Arkansas

Copenhaver bests Bryant in Jonesboro mayoral run-off

Kemp wins Fort Smith Board Ward 3 runoff election

Fort Smith Board approves 2025 capital improvement budgets

ARDOT Director Lorie Tudor announces retirement

Springdale restaurant makes ownership changes

NWTI receives $4 million grant for workforce training

Crawford County library system director changes attorney, alleges ‘reckless’ actions

Jonesboro Unlimited set to develop ‘Angel Investment Network’

Walmart completes $2.3 billion acquisition of VIZIO

Tyson Foods to shutter meat plant in Kansas, cut more than 800 jobs

Arkansas tax revenue down 2.2%; surplus estimated to be $278.6 million

Central Arkansas

Warren Stephens to be nominated as U.S. Ambassador to United Kingdom

Walmart partners with Bryant dealers in NWA, Fort Smith

Central Arkansas

DRA awards $10 million in projects

Car-Mart expected to post 2Q loss, revenue decline

Cold reality

Fort Smith Police launch S.H.I.E.L.D. program to help troubled youth

Walton Arts Center sets the stage for national, international tours

Then & Now: Music and real estate define Greenhaw’s career

Artists 360 awards $300,000 in grants to Northwest Arkansas artists

All Arkansas metro job numbers up in October report

BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy graduates 51st class

Central Arkansas

Rock Dental Brands secures $90 million in private equity for expansion

Smith named a vice chancellor at ATU-Ozark

Fort Smith Board reviewing budget allocations between departments

Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue up almost 5% in recent report

Partnerships key to strengthening maternal health in Arkansas

Walmart AMP still breaking records

Seven women selected for ASU leadership awards’ second class

Antioch for Youth and Family founder Charolette Tidwell has died

Nuqleous acquires New York software company

Walmart unwinds DEI policies, will close Center for Racial Equity

Traditional Thanksgiving meal cost down 5% from 2023

Northeast Arkansas

Copenhaver, Bryant face off in Jonesboro mayor’s runoff

Guest Commentary

Zoning changes are opportunities, not obstacles

Slight dip in Fort Smith sales tax revenue through October report

Arvest Bank executive Don Walker dies

Central Arkansas

Entergy customers’ bills to drop starting in April

Interest rate reductions will help NWA commercial real estate market

Fort Smith metro home sales rebound, up 6.5% through August

The Supply Side: Athletic Brewing brings popular NA beer to Walmart

UAMS study finds that Arkansas needs more doulas

Central Arkansas

Second Arkansas Graveler bike event set for early June

Central Arkansas

Metroplan receives $913,000 federal grant for safety action plan

Central Arkansas

Rep. Grant Hodges to join JCD Consulting

Guest Commentary

Lessons learned in commercial real estate

NWA, Fort Smith metro jobs data compares wages, job sector employment

Runway Group executive Brenda Anderson dies

Los Angeles developer buys swath of Scottsdale Center for $26.5 million

Consumers expected to spend $5 billion less during Thanksgiving weekend

P.A.M. Transportation moves incorporation to Nevada, buys land in El Paso

Game and Fish Commission director announces resignation plans

Gov. Sanders proposes budget that includes $167 million in new spending

Summit Utility customers to see a more than 23% rate increase

Outdoor recreation economy added 2.5% to Arkansas GDP in 2023

Ox makes changes to executive team

Connections: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks announces new hire, promotion

3D mammography provided at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

Young Entrepreneur Institute hosts 2nd NWA conference

Crop enterprise budgets for 2025 now available online for farmers

Historic Adelaide Hall in downtown Fort Smith to be demolished

Jonesboro receives $137,970 grant from Department of Energy

Arkansas weekly wage growth up 4.1%, below U.S. average

Home builder group works with students to build the Santa House

Arkansas medical marijuana sales down almost 3%, but pounds sold up 23.2%

Federal grant to help Fort Smith install safety measures on streets

Real Deals: Rogers group buys Pea Ridge storage facilities for $6.57 million

Good Gravy Group opens barbecue restaurant in Bentonville

The Supply Side: Early holiday spending underway; lackluster year expected

Gov. Sanders releases $204 million in water funding

Jennifer Irwin promoted to lead Fayetteville chamber

A-State receives $204,424 ARDOT grant for highway concrete research

Central Arkansas

Study: Doubling UA engineering, computer grads would grow state GDP

Fort Smith Board moves forward with federal climate grant participation

ACHE opens two new research centers

Lennar agrees to buy Rausch Coleman Homes

Central Arkansas

Doula Alliance of Arkansas names Lori Ross as founding executive director

Lyon College, City of Cabot finalize lease for veterinary school

Hispanic group provides scholarships, plans closure

Water for Good refreshes brand

Fort Smith Board to discuss 2025 budgets, financial strategies

Four from Arkansas selected for DRA’s Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy

Walmart posts quarterly gains in revenue, net income; raises full year guidance

Arkansas’ October jobless rate at 3.3%, below the 3.7% in October 2023

Asian Business organization accepting award nominations

Weyerhauser to build $500 million facility in south Arkansas, add 200 jobs

Report: New Fort Smith water leaks outpace repaired leaks

Online grocery sales up 28% in October; grocery delivery sets a record

Central Arkansas

DHS opens Maternal Life360 HOME in Jonesboro

DOE awards almost $1 million to UA researcher

Project CARE, schools, local businesses collaborate for annual job fair

Riceland Foods reports $1.3 billion in revenues

Dispute continues over Crawford County library lawsuit legal costs

Jay Silveria named next University of Arkansas System president

Franklin County group hires attorney to oppose planned state prison

Arkansas’ 2023 per capita income up 5.4%; Northwest Arkansas top metro area

Hmong family focus of ‘Big Read’ program at U.S. Marshals Museum

Central Arkansas

George Makris to return as CEO of Simmons Bank, new COO named

Walmart expected to report modest third quarter earnings growth

Arkansas River traffic up almost 2% through October

Northwest Arkansas Council selects new officers, works to address ‘challenges’

City of Fort Smith denies city boss exceeded authority with EPA grant program

Steve Clark to retire from Fayetteville chamber

Arkansas State University System Board approves $30.6 million bond issue to build veterinary school

State awards $48 million in grants for workforce training

Central Arkansas

Methodist Family Health buys Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro

Central Arkansas

Andrew Smith hired as program director for 75Strong

U.S. refinery capacity to fall nearly 3% by end of 2025

Bragg picks up endorsement in Fort Smith director runoff election

Central Arkansas

Dillard’s sees net income slip amid lower sales

National Cold War Center, Woodrow Wilson Center partner

Xtremis lands over $80 million in U.S. Army contracts

Raising low medical reimbursement rates a top focus in Northwest Arkansas

Kids Unlimited Learning Academy moves into new Fort Smith facility

Serve2Perform partners with Sam M. Walton College of Business

Connections: Central States becomes member of certified EO

Haxton Road Studios to close in Bentonville

NRF: Retail sales rise 4.13% in October from year ago

Lab2Launch Accelerator seeks applicants

A-State introduces ‘Howl Chatbot’ for students and campus visitors

Former Arkansas Gov. Huckabee tapped to be Israeli ambassador

LIVSN Designs releases code of conduct for suppliers

Crawford County officials want library system to pay potential lawsuit award

Governor announces $102 million state employee pay plan

Arvest Foundation, Rheem support Fort Kids Children’s Museum

UAMS receives $11 million for new clinics, building upgrades

Tyson Foods net income, revenue beat estimates; beef segment loses money

Hunt family gives $100 million for UA Land of Opportunity Scholarship

Grace Marsiglio joins The Peacock Group

U.S. Highway 67 designated as Interstate 57

Arkansas Century Farm program adds 41 new members

The Supply Side: Natural State Beef seeks to place Arkansas beef in more stores

Then and Now: McDaniel returns to NWA to run Alice Walton’s foundation

Fort Smith area homebuilders learn more about VA loans

Guest Commentary

Beyond ethics, fair wages are good for business

Cherokee Nation lawsuit seeks to block enactment of Issue 2 amendment

NWACC helps health care providers meet labor needs

Historic downtown Fort Smith building may not be a total loss after fire

Board of Corrections votes to accept land for planned prison

Fort Smith Board delays approval of capital improvement budgets

Franklin County residents, legislators quiz state officials about planned prison

Central Arkansas

Westrock Coffee reports Q3 loss, sales improve

Central Arkansas

Moses Tucker Partners, EPH jointly acquire $52 million Fort Worth apartment complex

Central Arkansas

Hospitals are searching for money for residency slots, better reimbursements

NWACC partners with Cox, Springdale schools

NRF: Trump tariffs to have ‘detrimental’ impact on consumer costs

The Supply Side: Retailers, manufacturers seek to shorten supply chains

Tyson Foods expected to see 86% earnings growth in the fourth quarter

State’s drought conditions impacting cattle producers

Charleston area residents push back against planned prison; ready for town hall

Ritter Communications to invest $7 million in Texarkana

Guest Commentary

Upcoming legislative session agenda already being set

40 consecutive months of Arkansas tourism tax growth ends

Real Deals: Rogers hotel along I-49 sells for $12.5 million

Restaurant, club opens at Stonebreaker in Fayetteville

NIH awards $1.8 million to UA assistant professor

First National Bank of NWA to break ground on downtown Rogers branch

Fire burns historic downtown Fort Smith structure, extent of damage unknown

Central Arkansas

First Orion announces CEO transition

Northwest Arkansas

Bentonville mayor reelected, Fayetteville mayoral race goes to runoff

Central Arkansas

Little Rock sales tax vote fails

Issue 2 passes, Pope County casino dead; Issue 1 receives voter approval

Central Arkansas

Thurston wins Treasurer race; Baker leads Wood in Chief Justice contest

Bragg, Kemp head to runoff in Fort Smith Director race

Northeast Arkansas

Jonesboro mayoral runoff set; Craighead County jail sales tax vote defeated

Central Arkansas

All four of Arkansas’ GOP U.S. House members re-elected

Reps. Crawford, Gramlich re-elected to House seats representing Fort Smith

Eureka Springs voters decide to retain hospitality taxes, tourism commission

UA receives $5 million to establish seismic systems testing center

AG Griffin, coalition announces opioid settlement with Kroger

Medical office development under construction in Rogers

Fort Smith metro building permit values down more than 54%

Leaders highlight programs to help startups, boost innovation

J.B. Hunt announces leadership changes

Greene County Cooperative Extension Service building opens

Arkansas tax revenue down 4.3% in October, above budget forecast

Jonesboro receives first trolley bus

Central Arkansas

Summit Utilities files lower winter gas cost rates

Workforce Summit planned for Nov. 7

ARDOT receives $43.9 million grant for Helena Bridge

Petition launched opposing planned state prison near Charleston

Central Arkansas

UAMS researcher lands $3.6 million grant for antibiotic resistance

Hight Jackson Associates founder Gary Jackson dies

Central Arkansas

Nabholz Charitable Foundation contributes $1 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital

ArDOT looks to enhance Highway 412 and I-49 interchange in Springdale

Central Arkansas

Gov. Sanders appoints Gary Arnold to State Board of Education

ArcBest posts decline in quarterly revenue, operating income

It’s time to seize Arkansas’ greatest opportunity for growth in a generation

Catering plan requested to help reduce Fort Smith Convention Center deficit

Central Arkansas

AG Griffin provides $1 million grant to UA Little Rock for cybersecurity center

Harvest Group acquires Bold Strategies

XNA enplanements top Clinton National in September

State picks 3,000 bed prison site in Charleston

Pet Supplies Plus, Sam’s Club, Tractor Supply garner top satisfaction scores

Matt Crafton receives top honor of American Council of Engineering Companies

Central Arkansas

Welspun announces $100 million expansion at LR Port, will add 175 new jobs

Arkansas businesses impacted by drought may apply for SBA loans

Technology, reimbursement equity needed to improve healthcare system

Fort Smith police chief seeks money for a training center

Fort Smith metro annual job numbers up in September, jobless rate dips to 3.2%

Central Arkansas

Murphy USA reports lower revenue, profits; ups guidance for rest of year

NWA year-over-year job numbers up almost 9,000 in September

Then & Now: Ryan reflects on success in people-oriented business

Industrial space deals moderating in Northwest Arkansas

Hurricane remnants may have aided peanut farmers; cotton quality might be downgraded

Gov. Sanders makes appointments to boards and commissions

Former Citizens Bank building to be demolished

Central Arkansas

Angie Longing named president of CHI St. Vincent Morrilton

SPP approves $7.7 billion plan to expand, upgrade transmission capacity

Law prohibits the wearing of political-advocacy apparel in voting centers

Court filing seeks to prevent Crawford County library from paying legal fees

Echols to ask for expanded DNA testing in West Memphis Three case

Faymonville Group to build plant in Little Rock, add 500 jobs

The Supply Side: Bentonville-based Hillfolk gets craft kits into 1,500 Walmart stores

Ritter Communications unveils Bentonville mural

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine earns preliminary accreditation

Central Arkansas

Arkansas PBS wins nine Mid-America Emmy Awards

Startup Junkie secures SBA award for lithium and energy innovation

Central Arkansas

Dr. Wendy Ward joins Winthrop Rockefeller Institute board

Central Arkansas

UA Little Rock unveils website tracking a century of Little Rock’s history

WATEP works with courts to help with employment, skills assistance

Colliers moves its Rogers office

Delta Regional Authority funds 4 projects in Arkansas

Freight recession likely to continue into early 2025

Startup Village South relocates in Fayetteville

Gelatissimo to open in downtown Rogers

P.A.M. 3Q profit falls 60%, revenue dips 9%

Connections: Tracee Norris joins UA Advancement Division

Fort Smith director recall election could cost more than $15,000

Happy Egg in Rogers merges with Egg Innovations

300-unit housing complex to include Alice L. Walton School of Medicine students

Campfire Ranch to reopen Bella Vista lodge

Registration open for A-State’s NEA economic development and leadership forum

New report shows NWA remains fast-growing, challenges persist

Fort Smith sales tax revenue declines in September report

Invest Fort Smith set for Nov. 13

Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue slides 5.19% in October report

Schools work to meet area employers’ skilled labor needs

Real Deals: Courtyard Fayetteville changes hands for $16.7 million

Guest Commentary

Replace judgment with curiosity

Jill Dabbs steps down as director of Downtown Springdale Alliance

Whitaker Family Foundation donates $5 million to Arkansas Children’s NWA expansion

Central Arkansas

BioVentures, The Venture Center open applications for health care accelerator

Central Arkansas

Treaty Oak Clean Energy announces 1,000 acre, 100 MW solar facility in Grant County

I-55 Mississippi River bridge to close over weekend for construction

Crawford County seeks more time to negotiate judgment amount in library lawsuit

KURM radio station owner says a sale is ‘more complex’ than expected

Fort Smith Chamber has raised $1.2 million for economic development fund

UA launches National Office of Advancement

UA announces Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2025

The Supply Side: Collin Street Bakery fruitcakes receive Walmart ‘golden ticket’

NWACC begins hosting one-day AI workshops

NIH director tours AWSOM, applauds focus on whole health

Central Arkansas

Home builder to locate $42 million factory in Conway, will add 250 jobs

Central Arkansas

UA Little Rock names Cavanaugh to lead School of Criminal Justice

Central Arkansas

Museum of Discovery names interim CEO

Walmart adds same-day delivery on prescriptions in Arkansas, other states

Heartland Forward pushing progress on AI, telehealth, career readiness

NIH director tours ACHE research facility; praises the ‘academic freedom’

UA professor to study bias with $3.4 million federal grant

Arkansas job numbers up 2.2%, September jobless rate remains at 3.3%

Fort Smith Board candidates note city opportunities, challenges

Arkansas farm income down

Arkansas Global Connect receives recognition for responsible recruitment practices

Dan Christensen steps down as CEO of Cards Recycling

John Randal Tyson pleads guilty to DWI

Galen Hunter receives top AIA Arkansas award

Fort Smith street and bridges funding projected to decline in next five years

Arkansas Supreme Court rules medical marijuana votes won’t be counted

Central Arkansas

NIH awards Arkansas Children’s Research Institute $2.9 million for cystic fibrosis

Greenwood Gearhart merges with Boston Mountain Money Management

Northeast Arkansas

Jonesboro mayoral candidates square off at multiple forums in October

Vo-tech opened doors for me; let’s open doors for more Arkansans with Issue 1

Simmons First adjusted earnings beat the estimate

Lawsuit alleges Denali of creating ‘overwhelming fumes’ in Fort Smith metro

Arkansas Edge unveils program to raise money for Razorback athletes

Arkansas investors buy Bentonville office park for $44 million

Consumer spending up marginally in September

Fort Smith Board objects to waterpark funding in Parks and Recreation budget

Report: Arkansas tourism industry adds $9.9 billion to state economy

$55 million High Street development coming to Johnson Square

Bank OZK net income up 4.4%, beats consensus estimate

SHRM Foundation awarded $1.5 million workforce grant for Craighead and Union counties

Bentonville software provider Nuqleous buys Canada-based SpringBoard

Central Arkansas

UA Little Rock awarded grant for cybersecurity program aimed at students

Supreme Court rules that Pope County casino amendment proposal will stay on ballot

Work to begin on I-49 Arkansas River bridge

The Supply Side: Fire Dept. Coffee celebrates 1 successful year in Walmart

Report shows Bentonville as most expensive city in Arkansas

$72 million Hotel Vin breaks ground in Pinnacle Hills

Uninformed AI use can lead to ‘Dear Diary’ moments

No recent progress on dissolution of Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority

Home BancShares quarterly income, revenue rise despite hurricane hit

Poll: 65% support for phone-free schools, state opens ATLAS portal

The 44th Annual Arkansas Scottish Festival to be held this weekend in Batesville

Wildfire threats loom across state as drought conditions worsen

Then & Now: Mwaba makes an impact by blending profit, purpose

Organizers focus on content quality, speakers for 2024 tech summit

Arkansas PR veteran Heide Harrell to lead prestigious national group

Central Arkansas

Funk named director of UA Little Rock School of Business

J.B. Hunt 3Q earnings falls 18%, revenue down 3%

DEQ commits to monitoring Denali use of Crawford County lagoon

Delta Regional Authority distributes $3.75 million toward eight projects in Arkansas

Five applicants seek legal job with Fort Smith Public School District

NRF: Holiday sales forecast at 2.5% to 3.5% growth from year ago

Hachem gives $1 million to Arkansas Children’s Northwest expansion

The Great Arkansas Cleanup: A win-win for Arkansas’ communities and economy

Specialists on alert for corn fungus in Arkansas

Arkansas Supreme Court rejects part of effort to pull Issue 2 from ballot

Dallas asset management firm buys Prairie Creek Marina for $30 million

Walmart names Seth Dallaire as new growth officer, adds other duties

Metroplan awards $17.35 million for road projects in Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas

ASBTDC awarded $200,000 FAST grant

Debris protection wall completed on former Citizens Bank building in downtown Jonesboro

Panelists note manufacturing operation benefits in Fort Smith metro

The Supply Side: ’Ugly’ fruit company owners get Walmart’s attention

Guest Commentary

What excites and intimidates

2 real estate brokerages open in NWA

Gnargo opens Bentonville store to expand electric cargo bike work

Connections: Krista Cupp joins Heartland Forward

The need for employee education on 401(k) plans

7 organizations receive Governor’s Quality Award

Central Arkansas

UA-Pulaski Tech releases study showing $258 million impact on central Arkansas

Car-Mart sells $300 million in asset-backed notes

Central Arkansas

UALR receives $5 million for training, education to combat drug use

Barling to help pay for water system master plan

Arkansas Federal Credit Union opens first branch in Jonesboro

Central Arkansas

CD4 debate: Healthcare, economy, Middle East conflicts discussed

Consumer prices rose 2.4% in September

Real Deals: I-49 commercial building in Springdale sells for $9 million

Report: Higher-income households fuel Walmart’s growth

Future of Eureka Springs tourism agency, funding on the November ballot

Fayetteville neighborhood includes 2 net-zero homes

UA receives $650,000 to study food choice

Education Department releases provisional cut scores on new test

Bayou Meto water project prepares for next phase

NRF: Retail imports remain strong, estimated 12.9% growth in September

J.B. Hunt Q3 earnings, revenue to fall, analysts say

Sebastian County task force receives grant for opioid, substance abuse prevention

Central Arkansas

State IT chief: Maintain ‘maniacal focus’ on cybersecurity

Northeast Arkansas

New $2.2 million park in works for Jonesboro

Central Arkansas

Six communities chosen to take part in the 2024 Retail Academy program

Firms highlight importance of financial plan amid Fed rate cuts

Marlon Blackwell Architects to open Bentonville location

Greenwood ready to expand trails, ‘next step’ to develop master plan

CD3 debate: Israel, abortion and immigration take center stage

Fort Smith Board rejects effort to create utility advisory committee

Walmart expands pet care business

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax revenue sets new record in June

EIA: winter heating costs to remain similar to last year

CD1: Candidates spar over abortion, farm bill, Israel and immigration

The Medium to provide free space, support

Cybersecurity czar warns of threats, sings steps

Central Arkansas

CD2 debate: Hill, Jones oppose nationwide abortion ban

Freight market recovery might come in 2025, analysts say

UA report: Arkansas waterways support more than 40,000 jobs

ATU to use federal funds for agri program equipment

Five Arkansas companies receive Governor’s Award for global trade excellence

Central Arkansas

Ryan Callison named VP of marketing and communications for LR Convention & Visitors Bureau

Keo Fish Farms to build $1.5 million solar array

Coldwell Banker has operated in Jonesboro for 50 years

J.B. Hunt buys 20 Nikola trucks

Fort Smith metro building permit values down more than 50% through September

State budget-making is policymaking

NWA C-Suite: Russell Tooley

Introducing the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2024 C-Suite Award winners

NWA C-Suite: Tammy Sun

NWA C-Suite: Sean O’Keane

NWA C-Suite: Amy Morbeck

Majority of Arkansas-based companies see third-quarter stock gains

NWA C-Suite: Kurtis John

NWA C-Suite: Rebecca Hurst

NWA C-Suite: Tyler B. Clark

NWA C-Suite: Jennifer Martinez Belt

NWA C-Suite: Bill Barnes

NWA C-Suite: Lekan Ajayi

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas raises $249,000 at annual luncheon

Mercy opens 65 Prime+ clinic in Fort Smith

DACA program part of panel discussion at UAFS

ARDOT gathers public input to address downtown Fort Smith truck traffic

Jobless rates decline in most Arkansas metro areas in August

Walmart Data Ventures to rebrand Luminate to Scintilla

Electric cooperatives begin $93 million project to expand gas plant

Peak Center flooding investigation remains at a standstill

I-49, infrastructure funding focus of Arkansas legislative committee meeting

USL Arkansas changes name to Ozark United FC, releases crest

Banco Sí opens 2nd location in Springdale

Admiral William McRaven brings leadership discussion to Jonesboro Chamber annual meeting

Challenges in beef industry pressure Tyson Foods’ earnings outlook

Black Hills Energy bills to increase; reflect one-time credit

A cautionary tale about private equity and healthcare

Port strike could impact agri sector (Updated)

Supreme Court orders signature count on medical marijuana measure

Judge rules against Crawford County Library’s ‘social section’ censorship

Walmart distribution center in Searcy to get automation update

Jared Gabriele named regional president for Chambers Bank

Arkansas tax revenue in first fiscal quarter down 2.6%

Heartland Forward to expand telehealth access in Arkansas, Oklahoma

J.B. Hunt, UP.Labs open lab to establish logistics startups

Port strike likely to disrupt supply chain, could cause inflation

Arkansas ‘Internet for All’ plan approved by feds

Laura Jacobs tapped to lead UA philanthropic initiatives

Morgan Nick DNA found in truck driven by suspect Billy Jack Lincks (Updated)

Central Arkansas

Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame to induct new members Nov. 7

Then & Now: Fortner finds success with New York startups

Central Arkansas

NIH awards UAMS $3.7 million for more effective TB vaccine

National Cold War Center to host Gary Powers Jr. for gala event

Collier & Associates to host summit Oct. 17

Scenic Hill taps $31.8 million in financing for UA System solar project

Cromwell Architects Engineers opens Charlotte, North Carolina office

Fort Smith officials push back against ‘misinformation’ with immigration rumors

Arkansas Food Hall of Fame winners announced

Secretary of State Thurston disqualifies medical marijuana amendment; advocacy group plans lawsuit (Update)

Atwoods purchase top Sebastian County property deal in June

AG Griffin, state sue YouTube and Google

Southwest Power Pool announces leadership changes

Casa Dos Alas kicks off fundraiser

The Supply Side: High Impact Analytics grows staff, revenue, clients

Crisp secures $72 million in equity round

G&H Decoys to create 77 jobs in Corning

Guest Commentary

Roots like redwoods

Central Arkansas

UAMS bringing ‘Dreamland’ author Sam Quinones to Arkansas for conversation on substance abuse

Sebastian County Election Commission changes voting site for Fianna Hills

Green energy and education event to be held at UAFS

ArcBest reports AI cost-benefit of $13 million on route optimization

380-acre business park in Berryville allows for tax incentives for investors

Coler bike trails reopen after storm

Central Arkansas

Banking Solutions Accelerator launches at Venture Center

Bulge detected on the east side of former Citizens Bank in downtown Jonesboro

Revenue with key sales tax for Fort Smith dips lower through August report

Connections: National Philanthropy Day event to be held in Fayetteville

JBU enrollment marks 2 records

Empowerment Summit: Women encouraged to ‘blaze forward’ and ‘bring your best self’

ArcBest innovation chief to retire in December

Walmart Open Call wraps up after more than 800 meetings

Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward to lead national group

Low Mississippi River water levels part of 4% decline in Arkansas River tonnage

JBU charitable gifts, pledges exceed $25 million in fiscal 2023

Team Go Ventures remains fastest-growing company in state

‘Flex space’ business park being built on Zero Street in Fort Smith

Organizations look to art to improve health outcomes

StartupNWA seeking applicants for series

Can we unite?

State Chamber’s Candice Lawrence graduates from U.S. Chamber program

Jonesboro airport named ‘Airport of the Year’

Arkansas National Guard partners with Be Pro Be Proud

City offices, use of former Bost building discussed at Fort Smith Board meeting

Walmart seeking new products at 11th annual Open Call

XNA to hit 1.1 million enplanements in 2024, officials say

The role of a private banker — could you use one?

AML legislative roundtable includes retail incentives, red light cameras

Johnny Cash statue unveiled at U.S. Capitol

Central Arkansas

Supreme Court orders Justice Hudson case dismissed, refers her to Judicial Discipline Commission

Alice Walton, Mercy to invest $700 million in health care; build NWA cardiac, outpatient centers

Introducing the 2024 Northeast Arkansas C-Suite Award winners

NEA C-Suite: Mark Young

NEA C-Suite: Tommy White

Central Arkansas

Arkansas chapter of Associated General Contractors wins national chapter of the year

Hurricane Francine damages crops, likely extends fall harvest

NEA C-Suite: Marshall Stewart

NEA C-Suite: Hallie Shoffner

NEA C-Suite: David Peacock

NEA C-Suite: Scott McDaniel

NEA C-Suite: Pat Johnson

Real Deals: Fayetteville student housing sells for $72 million

Sales tax revenue up almost 6% in four Northwest Arkansas cities

Car-Mart hires DriveTime exec Jamie Fischer as COO

NEA C-Suite: Jerry Halsey Jr.

NEA C-Suite: Carroll Caldwell

NEA C-Suite: Chris Barber

CBID to hold special meeting about possible purchase of Fort Smith city hall

Sept. 29 is deadline to apply for Builders + Backers accelerator

Walmart and Sam’s Club supply chain divisions to merge

City of Fort Smith moves forward on solar energy plan

The Supply Side: Ranch2Retail seeks to connect retailers with cattle supply chains

Agri an important part of Northwest Arkansas

Walton Family Foundation accepts design applications

$13 million hospital building tops Craighead County property deals

Gov. Sanders names Sam Dubke as communications director

Arkansas Heritage grants provided to small museums

Enrollment on the rise at BRTC

Central Arkansas

UCA President discusses changes coming to higher ed, ‘enrollment cliff’

Gov. Sanders makes appointments to boards, commissions

Arkansas’ August job numbers up 1.8%, jobless numbers dip 1.14%

Tyson Foods sued over ‘climate-smart’ product claims

Triad Eye Institute acquires Vold Vision’s NWA operations, 2 clinics

Ceremony marks operational opening of foreign pilot training center in Fort Smith

U.S. Department of Energy awards $225 million to lithium efforts in Southwest Arkansas

Electric Cooperatives mark 1 million milestone for fiber network

Request made to move Fort Smith polling site that is home to a candidate

ASU trustees approve $48 million in capital projects

Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame seeks nominations

Central Arkansas

LR Heights retail center sells for $3.2 million

Meeting set for officials to discuss planned medians on Rogers Avenue

Halloween spending expected to dip 4.9% from 2023

Sage Partners co-founder Tommy Van Zandt dies

Entergy Arkansas begins operating 100-MW solar facility near Brinkley

Retail sector holiday hiring expected to fall 7.8% from a year ago

Arkansas PBS schedules four Congressional debates in October

Central Arkansas

UAMS receives $2.2 million grant to study immune response to eye disease

Complaint filed related to polling site being home to a Fort Smith Board candidate

Car-Mart to sell $65 million in stock; Credit line reduced by $20 million

Walmart used 3D printing tech for a supercenter expansion

UA, NWA Council to release annual state of region report

State of the State Mid-Year 2024: ‘Freight recession’ continues for trucking industry

Sims hopes to restore Carnegie Library to ‘as close to original as possible’

Arkansas sees drop in July new hires, gain in job openings

Ghan & Cooper open dog park in downtown Fort Smith

Central Arkansas

UAMS study to address maternal, infant deaths with $2.4 million federal grant

Then & Now: Fundraising success, relationships part of Power’s career highlights

Efforts to build more than 100 new houses in Newport underway

Dean MacKeith helped to introduce mass timber to state

Connections: Underwoods wins award, Washington Regional adds physician

NRF: Retail sales improved more than expected in August

A-State receives $200,000 grant to target women and minorities in Ag-STEM

Online grocery sales rise 7% in August to $9.9 billion

Child nutrition support focus of new Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club kitchen

Beatles at the Ridge slated for Saturday in Walnut Ridge

Fort Smith grants writer focused on public safety, infrastructure, other key projects

The Supply Side: Marketplace an expanding growth engine for Walmart

J.B. Hunt to test new truck powered by renewable natural gas

McMillon Innovation Studio expands to allow for growth

Central Arkansas

Phillips Corp. shows off robots at grand re-opening

Thurston leads in Treasurer race; Undecideds at 70% in Chief Justice matchup

Walmart Foundation promotes Julie Gehrki to president

Poll: Arkansas ballot issue support ranges

Poll: President Biden job approval 38%, Gov. Sanders at 50% in Arkansas

The Compass Report shows that Arkansas’ economy ‘remains in an expansion’

Harvest Group in Rogers collaborates with Stackline

Republic of Korea Consul General to speak at Asian business event

Poll: Trump has commanding lead over Harris in Arkansas

Central Arkansas

Colliers expands to Conway market with new brokerage hire

NWA real estate market remains healthy; Skyline Report turns 20

Tyson Foods, Walmart land spots on the Razorback football field

Lyon College receives $1.9 million grant to launch Thriving Scots Program

$6 million settlement finalized in Sebastian County jail death case

Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy seeks applicants for its second class

Fort Smith CVB asking for local photos to create mural

Real Deals: Fayetteville School District buys nearly 20 acres for $4 million

Nelms Dyslexia Center opens in Fayetteville

Medical reimbursement rates, physician recruitment a challenge in Northwest Arkansas

20 years of Arvest’s Skyline Report helps bankers, developers

2 Habitat for Humanity affiliates merge, new CEO to be named

New 74-lot residential subdivision planned in south Fort Smith

UAMS receives $5 million to reduce infant mortality rates

A-State names four Emerging Young Alumni winners

Quattlebaum Law Firm adds 4 new associates

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas opens submissions for Gender Equity Scorecard

Central Arkansas

Blue & You Foundation awards nearly $1 million for maternal and pediatric health

J.B. Hunt provides $533,000 in scholarships

The Compass Report: Economic growth continues in Arkansas’ top metro areas

State of the State Mid-Year 2024: Arkansas farmers facing ‘pretty rough’ conditions

Ag has always been a tech industry

NWACC sees record fall enrollment, up 7% from 2023

Harris, Trump spar over abortion, immigration, economy

Timing not good for farmers with Hurricane Francine

ARDOT rep explains planned use of medians on Rogers Avenue project

Center for Nonprofits receives $671,500 in storm-damage relief

UA provides $3 billion annual economic impact to Arkansas

Restaurant, bar open in Motto by Hilton in Bentonville