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Central Arkansas

EPA announces $500,000 in Brownfield grant funding for Pine Bluff

FNBC hires Tony Futrell as business development officer

Sen. Boozman wants parts of Farm Bill in reconciliation process, cautious on Medicaid cuts

Arkoma mayor says city denied ‘productive discussion’ about sewer rates, unpaid balance

Alan Wayne Hendricks

James “Ray” McMahan

Sengthong Ka Vannaraj

Fabio Garcia

Charles Alan Jackson

Central Arkansas

ASU System President focused on opportunities for change

Central Arkansas

Rep. Hill believes Republican rift over tax policy can be overcome

Central Arkansas

Colliers central Arkansas report: Retail sector ‘healthy’

Central Arkansas

BSR REIT acquires two Houston properties for $141 million

Two foundations give $3 million to JBU for renovation project

Chandler Equipment purchases Starwood Customs in Lowell

TigerSasha working to finish new mural in downtown Fort Smith

Fort Smith Sports

Northside’s Blackmon determined to repeat at state’s top track meets

Fort Smith metro Education and Health Services sector jobs up almost 5%

Harps Food Stores to purchase Doc’s Food Stores in Oklahoma

Walmart boss warns of higher prices from ‘magnitude’ of tariffs

Beaver Water District breaks ground on nearly 5-megawatt solar array

Hearing sought in FOIA lawsuit against the City of Fort Smith

Missio Capital launches with $100 million equity commitment

Arkansas receives a ‘D’ for maternal mental health

Fort Smith population up 0.7% in 2024, Van Buren up 1.35%

NYITCOM at A-State has $44.6 million impact to local economy

Christie Lynn (Mahar) Darter

“Butch” Billy M. Hardgrave, Jr.

Billy Ray Slusher

Terrie Patton

James Arnold Huff

Walmart net income down 12.1%, execs note potential tariff concerns

Census: Centerton Arkansas’ fastest-growing city, Bentonville second fastest

Central Arkansas

Dillards sees sales, profits dip in Q1

Central Arkansas

CARTI expands services in El Dorado

Tyson Foods’ chicken business helping to counter beef losses

Joe Bailey named head of Arkansas Waterways Commission

Walmart ordered to pay $222 million in dispute with Zest Labs

ArcBest announces Vaux progress, new system manager

Advanced energy foundation hires administrator for climate grant program

Agritourism webinar slated for May 21 webinar

Northeast Arkansas

Traffic in downtown Jonesboro back to normal

PAMT CEO Joe Vitiritto resigns, top shareholder to be interim CEO

The Supply Side: Sam’s Club growth plan may include no checkout stations

‘More pages’ likely in failed effort to hire Fort Smith internal auditor

Harding, Martinez elected to Fort Smith Public School Board

Hallie Shoffner running for US Senate to challenge Cotton

Grocery prices rose in April, egg prices up almost 50%

Arkansas Graphics of Little Rock acquires TCPrint Solutions

Buffalo River Aviation growing, hasn’t ‘given up a customer’

Walmart AMP installs new LED video walls

Northwest Arkansas

Centerton, ULI seeks planning, design firm

Rebekah Guiltner promoted to FNBC’s director of risk management and audit

State Treasurer John Thurston announces re-election bid

Steve Washburn

Edwin Joseph Seiter

Christie Lynn (Mahar) Darter

Hung Phi Nguyen

Steve Washburn

Kathy Diane Carlile

Walmart expected to post revenue gain, weaker income in quarterly report

Graves Foundation kicks off $250,000 campaign for infant care

GORP, state outdoor recreation office offers video series

Congress approves $141 million for foreign pilot training center in Fort Smith

UA alums give $500,000 for free enterprise, capitalism program

Arkansas River tonnage down more than 15%, tariff impact cited

Justice Nick Bronni to run for full term on Arkansas Supreme Court

Central Arkansas

U.S. Rep. Westerman details markup efforts; notes priorities for Medicaid reform

KASU celebrates 68th birthday with celebration of Henry Glover

Leaders explain what’s next for maternal health coalition

Arkoma delinquent water and sewer bill part of Fort Smith Board discussion

Central Arkansas

Southern Bancorp promotes Marlar, Smith to director positions

Fort Smith Sports

Van Buren senior Jocelyn Parga continues to learn life lessons playing softball

Connections: Cultural event to take place at Shiloh Museum in Springdale

Fuel Accelerator to host Demo Day

Fort Smith metro building permit values up almost 6% through April

Real Deals: Mills Farm land in Rogers sells for $4.49 million

Retail sales rise 6.7% in April, tariff impacts noted

Walmart uses artificial intelligence to fast-track apparel offerings

Central Arkansas

Westrock Coffee sees quarterly sales grow, loss widen

Northeast Arkansas

Sales tax collections down in Jonesboro and Craighead County

Helen Irene Nichols

Linda Travis

Garland David Matlock

Sherry Ann Baker

Pamela Donald

David “Dave” Hughes

Fort Smith Sports

A love of running consumes Southside junior distance runner Abigail Harding

Another lawsuit likely in Crawford County library saga

Car-Mart names new CFO, chief accounting officer

Two family members added to Tyson Foods’ board

Heartland Forward establishes center to enhance maternal health

Walton-backed university planned for former Walmart Home Office

AG Griffin lands $100,000 grant to fight human trafficking

Heartland Forward, Stemuli to create AI learning platform

Northwest Health releases community benefit report

Washington Regional receives da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system

Girl Scouts to spend $1.3 million on facility upgrades in Fort Smith

Murphy USA sees lower revenues, profits due to ‘flat’ price environment, storms

Central Arkansas

Lexicon, Mills University High partner on welding program

Northeast Arkansas

Residential building, land top recent Craighead County property deal

The Supply Side: Tariffs create big uncertainty for retailers, suppliers

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club, Future School partner on new teen center

County Farm Families of the Year announced

Malco Theatres planning ‘multimillion-dollar’ renovation in Fort Smith

Breeze to offer new nonstop flights between XNA and Pensacola, Fla.

Mother’s Day spending could total $34.1 billion

2 Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate companies merge

Savings noted with university testing of ‘See & Spray’ herbicide system

Let’s vote ‘yes’ on consent decree work

UAFS to partner with Restore Hope on ‘100 Families’ effort

Soybean planting ahead of schedule in the Arkansas Delta

Fort Smith Sports

Hackett senior Lilly Oxford determined to be a repeat state champion

Rob Amkha Vongsiri

Phyllis “Gail” Phillips

Sherry Lynn Stuart

Vella Evelyn Stewart

Calvin Pierce

Phyllis “Gail” Phillips

Sienna Larae Miller

Thaden School wins Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize design award

Tyson Foods to sell four cold storage facilities for $247 million

The evolution of Rick Crawford

Incoming Fort Smith Public School superintendent rolls out 100-day plan

Research investigates different poultry growing methods

Talk Business & Politics launches subscription-based D.C. Edition newsletter

Central Arkansas

Cadence Bank names Chris Locke to expanded role

Central Arkansas

Hendrix College receives $2 million Mabee Foundation grant to renovate Galloway Hall

Legislators wrap 95th General Assembly regular session

Fort Smith Regional Airport commissioners discuss effort to find a new director

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal accepting nominations to Forty Under 40, C-Suite

UA receives $1 million from state Department of Higher Education

Tyson Foods net income up 48%, revenue misses the estimate

ASBTDC to offer business seminars throughout NEA during May

Central Arkansas

Chef Jennifer Maune will open restaurant in new AG building

Rep. Womack waiting for markups to gauge support for cuts

Arkansas State University has $2.5 billion annual economic impact to state

Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Northwest Arkansas

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Meet the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2025 Fast 15 class

Northwest Arkansas

Fast 15: Leigh Anne Robinson

Northwest Arkansas

Fast 15: Colby Carlson

Northwest Arkansas

Fast 15: Mallory Files

NEA Business Notes: Ca Nguyen Receives American Advertising Federation Scholarship

Shane “Unc” Taylor

Robert Eugene Brisco

Billy Bredrick

Sherry Lynn Stuart

Carminta Ann Needham

Ruby Lea Cunningham

Edgar “Ed” Hunter

JBU, KLRC form FM radio station

Executive Aviation Services sees itself as ‘a time machine’

Dayberrys, Lyon College partner on beer brewing program

Fort Smith School Board Zone 4: Q&A with candidate Maria Martinez

Fort Smith School Board At Large Zone 6: Q&A with candidates Gregory Carthon and Brad Harding

Navigating unpaid internships and avoiding wage violations

Central Arkansas

UA Little Rock launches new scholarship program with $7.5 million Windgate gift

Branscum, Davis named to USDA posts in Arkansas

City of Fort Smith faces FOIA lawsuit related to internal auditor issue

Mercy Fort Smith set to open parts of $186 million expansion

Larry Dale Boatright

Michael Shane Taylor

Ruth Josephine Wheelbarger

Terry Dean Watts

Arkansas tax revenue down 15.5% in April, down 9.2% from budget forecast

Panel discussion focuses on impact of foreign pilot training center in Fort Smith

Central Arkansas

Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator back for a second year

$28 million boutique hotel to be built in downtown Springdale

Heartland Whole Health Institute opens on Crystal Bridges campus

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: 2% tourism tax revenue continued record pace

Walmart unveils program to solicit more US-made suppliers

New laws impact retailers, truckers, human trafficking

First National Bank of Fort Smith installs ‘solar garden’ at branch bank

Central Arkansas

Rock Dental Brands hires new CFO

JLC Second Chance Trucking helps formerly incarcerated people find jobs

Then & Now: Taldo-Brothers focuses on revitalizing Springdale

Author Snowden Wright named 2025 writer-in-residence at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum

Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame announces 9th class

Riceland Foods adds three new board members

Anonymous donation leads to establishment of Thomas O. Professorship at WBU

2 venture capital firms join Onward HQ’s ambassador program

Fort Smith Sports

Van Buren senior softball outfielder Ivey Perkins proud of team success

New Ruth’s Chris opens in Pinnacle Hills

First quarter Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic down almost 2%

Helen Blanton

Shirley A Henson

Darick Keju

C. Wayne Winkle

Richard Rhodes

Sandra Ann Norrid

Sandra Ann Norrid

Kenneth “Tinker” Whitworth Jr.

Joel Brooks McLennan

GDP slows in the first quarter, job estimate reflects ‘unease’

The Supply Side: Walmart’s e-commerce profitability achievement took decades

Central Arkansas

Elopak opens $100 million manufacturing plant at Little Rock Port

Tyson Foods expected to post a 34% gain in net income

Commission launches survey for Razorback Greenway plan

Secretary of State Cole Jester to run for Commissioner of State Lands

Fort Smith sales tax plan resolution may not be enough to quell opposition

Fort Smith human resources director retains job after internal auditor mishap

Warren Stephens confirmed as UK Ambassador

Forward Arkansas adds Rodney Shepard, Edie Stewart to board

CJRW purchases historic Fulk Building in downtown LR

Brett Liebhaber hired as commercial loan officer for Farmers & Merchants Bank

Harps Food acquires Craven Foods in Fairfield Bay

Most Arkansas job growth in March in central, Northwest metros

David Patty to become president of Northwest Technical Institute

Mount Sequoyah opens new studio

Visit Bentonville launches monthly culinary podcast

Hot Springs deal may not be the last for Burton Pools & Spas

ArcBest net income, revenue miss estimates, tonnage down 4.3%

Little Rock Port Authority authorizes 400 acre sale of land for $1 billion data center project

Champions Club apartments in Fayetteville sell for $23 million

Northeast Arkansas

Repairs around former Citizens Bank building should be complete by mid-May

Messer breaks ground on $70 million plant in Berryville

Central Arkansas

Kyndall Rogers joins Impact Management Group as partner

Rep. Crawford focused on China in the Western Hemisphere in new Intelligence Committee role

‘Thousand little things’ resulted in military pilot training center in Fort Smith

The Supply Side: Technology keeps changing the supply chain

Real Deals: Walmart buys Tontitown land for $10.4 million

Arvest Wealth investment strategist eyeing ‘hard data’ to determine tariffs’ impact

‘Complicated’ utility relocations delay Springdale bypass project

Louie Ray Whitlock

Z.C. Wilson

Joel Brooks McLennan

Billie Cagle

Kenneth “Tinker” Whitworth Jr.

Blue Cross CEO touts legislative wins, watching federal Medicaid changes

Central Arkansas

UCA President turns attention to implementation of ACCESS Act

AG Griffin announces $47 million in tobacco settlement funds

Special session to focus on future of Fort Smith human resources chief

Fort Smith tax revenue for streets down 1.5% through March

Fort Smith Sports

Senior pitcher Kord Fenton helps lead Wister to another strong season

The Pointe Bentonville Apartments sell for $104 million

Michael “Mikie” Louise Hazelwood

David Eugene Williams

James Lincoln Reed

Alice Mae Stuart

Alice Mae Armstrong

Gary Landers

William “David” Long

Gary Landers

Blue Crane, Riverside announce mixed-use development on Bentonville Square

Walmart’s top six execs earned a combined $99.95 million last year, up 3.3%

Guest Commentary

Trucking industry scores big

Fort Smith board reverses course on hiring internal auditor, terminates agreement

Land deal closed for proposed skilled nursing facility in Jonesboro

Donald Westerman to lead workforce development in Clark County

Tyson Foods pays $50 million to settle pork pricing lawsuit

Dr. Annette Hux appointed dean of A-State’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Sales tax revenue growth almost flat in Northwest Arkansas

PAMT Q1 loss exceeds $8 million, revenue down 14%

Connections: Urban Land Institute to host Spring event in Cave Springs

J.B. Hunt shareholders approve proposals, elect Brett Biggs to board

Only around 29% of Arkansans have a Real ID

Report: commercial real estate remains resilient in Northwest Arkansas

Fort Smith’s announced internal auditor hire faces a felony charge

Central Arkansas

Higher education leaders discuss ACCESS, collaboration, workforce in Fayetteville

Mercy doctors collaborate to remove lung cancer nodule

Central Arkansas

Moses Tucker completes $35 million Boyle Building renovation for Attorney General

Outdoor recreation grants awarded

National Agricultural Law Center survey deadline looms

AG Griffin forms Financial Fraud Task Force

Rebecca Cowan hired as Fort Smith’s internal auditor

Fort Smith Convention Center 2024 operating loss lower than estimated

U.S. Army artillery production plant in Camden to create 185 jobs

JBU launches flight program, partners with Springdale-based Airo

Cabot businessman Will Feland gives $1 million to Land of Opportunity Scholarship

Gov. Sanders vetoes two bills; override attempts not expected

Fort Smith Regional Airport director resigns

Lyon College receives $11 million from Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation

U.S. Rep. Womack, Gov. Sanders, HUD Secretary Turner tour Third District to address housing issues

Officials give updates on Northwest Arkansas transportation projects

Jobs fair planned for BRTC

Beyond the commute: the evolving landscape of Arkansas’ emerging cities

Baptist Health-Fort Smith adds new lung treatment tech

Northwest Arkansas Education and Health Services jobs up almost 45% since 2015

Central Arkansas

Arkansas Capital Corporation rebrands as ACC Capital

Doug Schoenrock named as new director of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

League of Women Voters files lawsuit to stop laws aimed at ballot initiative process

Central Arkansas

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announces $1 million estate gift

Arkansas Pie Festival to be held this weekend in Cherokee Village

CBID ready to focus on plan to update Cisterna Plaza

Real estate executive Marshall Saviers to be guest speaker at Fast 15 event

PBS to livestream sold-out Crystal Bridges event featuring Katie Couric

James Brown

Randel Thompson

UA researchers studying microplastics in streams

NWA Council CEO reflects on legislative session, new opportunities

Work to soon begin on downtown Fort Smith ‘Art Walk’ mural

Then & Now: Rausch sells home business, launches real estate company

U.S. Rep. Westerman discusses flooding, tariffs, and energy expansion efforts

Agri leaders discuss Farm Bill, tariffs, brutal weather conditions

Sharon Lynn Stephens

Calvin Newton

Ann Marie (Delaloye) Smith

Greg Milligan

Gov. Sanders discusses jobs, prison, tax cuts

Fort Smith water leaks down more than 15% through March

Fort Smith Sports

Greenwood softball player Brilea Rofkahr ready for the collegiate level

Education and Health Services sector helps drive Fort Smith metro job gains

PAMT CEO Joe Vitiritto sees raise, total pay fall over 30% in 2024

Cheryl Kay Anderson

Patricia Ann Fashing

Myrna Loy Hogan

Scotty Gean Chitwood

Judy Dority

Wins for moms from this legislative session

Arkansas job numbers up 1.2% in March, jobless rate rises to 3.7%

Central Arkansas

Little Rock CVB names Stasha King Irby as VP for sales and services

ATU approves budget that includes tuition and fee increases

Northeast Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards winners honored

Central Arkansas

Building Arkansas’ future through partnership

A-State researchers studying veterans’ concussions

2.76% is the average pay raise for Fort Smith Public School teachers

Easter spending expected to total $23.6 billion, up 5%

The Supply Side: Walmart continues to revamp convenience stores, fuel stations

UA expands supply chain master’s program to Dallas

Willard, Pat Walker foundation gives $5 million to UA scholarship campaign

Governor reveals two vetoes on final day of session

Northwest Arkansas Council focused on health and housing, marks 35 years

Home BancShares’ first quarter net income, revenue beat estimates

Quarterly net income falls for Simmons First, revenue rises

Legislative session adjourns after 93 days, will sine die May 5

Fort Smith Public Schools make superintendent move earlier than planned

Bank OZK posts a gain in quarterly revenue, net income beats estimate

UAMS, Washington Regional to offer non-primary residency programs

WBU approves $19.5 million budget for 2025-2026 school year

Billy Aaron Dean Woods

Laverta Daily

Cheryl Kay Anderson

Shannon Makepeace

Central Arkansas

Immerse Arkansas receives $600,000 matching gift fund

Empowering literacy through technology

Amazon planning major distribution center at Little Rock Port Authority

J.B. Hunt 1Q revenue, earnings dip, but beat estimates

ABB has ‘future proofed’ Fort Smith electric motor production

Gov. Sanders seeks ban on SNAP junk food purchases

First Community Bank hires Cassandra Huff

White River Bancshares posts record first-quarter earnings

UADA: Arkansas crop damage exceeds $78 million in April flood

Jim and Susan von Gremp give $100,000 to UA scholarship

Grant to help UA boost data science workforce

NRF reports that March retail sales rose 4.75%

Sebastian County Sheriff not seeking reelection, endorses chief deputy

Trade wars ‘likely to extend’ US freight recession

Stanley Edward Gabbard

Dennie Britt Dillard

Owner of Irish Maid Donuts in Fort Smith ready to sell

$77 million Ridge Athletics Center breaks ground

Central Arkansas

UALR names Karabacak as dean of Donaghey College of STEM

USDA needs its full leadership team

Arvest Bank announces regional leadership changes

The Supply Side: Consumers reduce spending on spring fashion

NWACC approves Bentonville campus master plan

Guest Commentary

Corporate support for regional nonprofits

Sen. Cotton discusses upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks, tariff strategies

Connections: Cobblestone Farms to host key fundraiser in September

Arthur Corey Jr.

Frank Udouj

Bentonville land at Walton-backed health care campus sells for $18 million

Fort Smith metro building permits up more than 90% through March

Fort Smith Sports

Greenwood wrestler Farah Crossno doubles up on state title wins as a junior

Senate advances right to bear arms amendment; Senate leader says prison funding likely stalled

EIA: Declining oil demand to lead to lower oil, gasoline prices

Habitat for Humanity CEO Ashley Wheeler looks to scale home projects

Razorback Athletics again in Learfield top 20

The 808 Ranch plans 1,000-acre expansion

Northeast Arkansas

Jonesboro, Craighead County sales tax collections improving

Apartment complex sales are top Sebastian County deals to close out 2024

PBM bill heads to governor; Senate prison funding bill pauses

Central Arkansas

Study: Venture Center generates more than $62.3 million for Arkansas

Hytrol holds grand opening for clinic at Fort Smith plant

Central Arkansas

Citizens Bank creates retail department

Analysts: J.B. Hunt Q1 revenue, earnings expected to fall

180-unit apartment complex opens at Chaffee Crossing

Walmart still upbeat on income forecast, will ‘manage through’ tariff turmoil

Outstanding Business Awards winners named at Springdale event

Donald Coy Taylor

Wilma Jean Davis

Frank Weaver, Sr.

Dovie M. Tinsley

Arthur James Pearson

True North Realty Group joins Keller Williams Market Pro Realty

Online grocery sales rise 21% in March; Walmart tops in market share

February jobless rates rise in most Arkansas metros

Mahan selected to be superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools

Egg prices inch downward

Mercy opens new clinic in Roland, marks 27th regional site

Committee advances PBM bill keeping CVS, others from having retail pharmacies

Central Arkansas

St. Louis Fed appoints new industry council members, two from Arkansas

New commercial retail development announced in Brookland

Northwest Arkansas

Rausch Companies

Northwest Arkansas

Onyx Coffee Lab

Runway rehab, new facilities planned for Poteau, Sallisaw airports

Northwest Arkansas

Emery Sapp & Sons

Skyline Report: Northwest Arkansas commercial vacancy below 6%, permit values down 50%

Northwest Arkansas

49 Financial

Northwest Arkansas

The Stitt Group

Northwest Arkansas

PodcastVideos.com

Northwest Arkansas

Miller, Boskus and Lack

Northwest Arkansas

Allegiance Title of Arkansas

Debra Dianne Moore

Vicki Galloway

Historic Taliano’s Italian Restaurant to close May 31 after 55 years

Farmers may have to replant or delay planting in wake of historic floods

Barnaby Group to open Little Rock pub, 23-acre Fayetteville retreat

Central Arkansas

Longevity app 101+ launches in Little Rock

Ninth annual Women’s Leadership Conference held at A-State

Northwest Arkansas

mejo

Horizon Roofing, Solar and Exteriors

Northwest Arkansas

Carter’s Flowers and More

Northwest Arkansas

Barbell Gyms of NWA

Northwest Arkansas

Water for Good

Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Northwest Arkansas

Havenwood

Northwest Arkansas

7hills

Economic development bills working their way through Legislature

Downtown Fort Smith tourism mural could be ready by summer

Presenting the 2025 Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Award finalists

Tonya Kaay (Marlow) White

Carol Ann Sanders

Wendell Ray Powell

Home sales down 1.5% in the Fort Smith metro

Central Arkansas

George family gives $1 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Fort Smith Sports

Former Van Buren quarterback moving up in the coaching ranks

Central Arkansas

Johnson family to establish $1 million scholarship endowment at Hendrix College

BEA: Value of Arkansas’ arts and culture sector grew 11% in 2023

Demolition of former Citizens Bank building completed

ARHOME work requirements bill passes Senate panel

NWA planning commission wants feedback on area transportation plan

Fort Smith parks director frustrated with vandalism

Northwest Arkansas

Then & Now: Hudson helped pave way for woman justices

The Supply Side: Crisp acquires Shelf Engine, plans to further reduce food waste

The Compass Report: ‘Continued resilience’ noted in Arkansas economy

Northeast Arkansas

Ritter Communications

Northeast Arkansas

FNBC

Northeast Arkansas

Engines Inc.

Northeast Arkansas

Coldwell Banker Village Communities

House panel approves ‘Citizens Only’ voting amendment; Senate defeats prison funding bill again

Cherokee Nation touts annual economic impact of $3.1 billion

Fort Smith spring clean-up campaign begins April 5

NRF expects 2025 retail sales growth between 2.7% and 3.7%

2 Bentonville chefs named nominees for 2025 James Beard Award

$7.5 million gift to UAFS to create Center for Nonprofits

Darrell Gene Russell

UAFS announces $85 million ‘Intrepid Ambition’ fundraising campaign (Updated)

The Supply Side: Cargo theft to rise 25% in 2025; $35 billion lost in supply chain

Ritter Communications executive chairman Alan Morse retiring

Diaper vending machines installed in XNA restrooms

NWA Council to host education roundtable

Arkansas tax revenue ahead of forecast through March, surplus at $278.6 million

Northeast Arkansas

Sue’s Kitchen

Northeast Arkansas

Here We Crumb

Northeast Arkansas

Gen 4 Jets

Northeast Arkansas

ARPets Hospital

No public meetings set for Fort Smith Public School superintendent search

‘Film in Arkansas’ campaign launched by Arkansas Cinema Society

Walmart investing $6 billion in Mexico expansion by 2030

Senate downs prison appropriation bill, passes state employee pay plan

HTP Contractors building multiple Wingstop locations

Omnicom opens new Rogers office

NWACC, MSSU reach partnership with transfer credits

Northside English teacher suspended without pay, rehiring uncertain

Northeast Arkansas

Verb Bookstore

Northeast Arkansas

On Pointe

Molly McNulty joins Bowen School of Law in key leadership role

Primaries will be next March; filing ends Nov. 12

Northeast Arkansas

Little Lattes

Northeast Arkansas

Lemonade House Grille

Greenwood Mayor Kinslow says goal is to continue ‘smart growth’ in 2025

House State Agencies Committee whittles constitutional amendment proposals to 5

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas announces 2025 Power of the Purse honorees

Northwest Arkansas

Dana Deree announces bid for Washington County Judge

NIH awards UAMS nearly $3M for cancer research

Central Arkansas

Baptist Health Foundation receives grants for women’s health, oncology initiatives

Arkansas State University Heritage Sites to pursue National Heritage Area designation

Connections: Clifford, NWA Council to receive economics awards

Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue higher overall in March report

University of Arkansas names Indrajeet Chaubey as provost

Fort Smith park improvements continue, including completion of large projects

The Supply Side: Pozza’s Pasta owner focused on family tradition, legacy

Guest Commentary

Moving health care beyond ‘what’s the matter with you?’

Gerald Harrison

The Compass Report: Economic moderation seen in top Arkansas metro areas

Northeast Arkansas

Wings of Honor Museum

Northeast Arkansas

Randolph County Heritage Museum

Northeast Arkansas

CASA of the 2nd Judicial District of Arkansas

Northeast Arkansas

BRS Cares

Northeast Arkansas

Presenting the 2025 Northeast Arkansas Outstanding Business Award finalists

Fresh eyes preferred for next Fort Smith superintendent

Guest Commentary

How leaders can elevate their teams, drive success

Commerce Secretary sees Arkansas bucking economic uncertainty for now

Washington Regional aiming for Level I trauma center, CEO discusses healthcare financing

Former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison to speak at UAFS

Gerald Harrison

Mark Alden Hodges

Jimmy Dale Brock

Onyx Coffee Lab sees growth in Northwest Arkansas, beyond

Fort Smith Sports

Roland native Clay Conley coaches Hammon team to a state championship

Self-storage facilities sell for $23.75 million

Arkansas again ranks first in GDP growth with 5.1% fourth quarter rise

Arkansas jobless rate at 3.6% in February, jobless numbers rise

Real Deals: Hawthorne Heights in Bentonville sells for $22 million

Healthy mothers, stronger communities: Why Arkansas needs more doulas

Community School of the Arts seeking $5 million to finish fundraising campaign

Walmart receives top spot in national grocery shopper survey

Monti Kay Harrison

Mary Trimble

Bentonville’s economic impact from events doubled from 2023

U.S. GDP up 2.8% in 2024, below the 2023 growth rate

The 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program launched

ASBTDC to host funding, growing and marketing classes for businesses in April

Justin Etter to become CEO of Craighead Electric Cooperative Corp.

Gov. Sanders signs PBM prompt pay bill; other PBM bill soon before committee

Variety of Northwest Arkansas startup programs underway, taking applications

UA alumni give $250,000 to ‘Opportunity’ scholarship campaign

Fort Smith February sales tax revenue below budget estimates

Sandy and Sandi Sanders receive Golden Deeds Award

Arkansas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation distributes funding to cotton farmers

251 acres of cattle land tops Craighead County real estate deals

Ozark United FC releases plans for mixed-use development at stadium site

Central Arkansas

Southwest Power Pool COO: Peak electricity demand could rise 50% in next decade

Central Arkansas

168 UAMS medical school graduates match for residencies

Central Arkansas

Ritter invests $4 million in Jacksonville fiber expansion

A-State receives National Science Foundation campus cyberinfrastructure grant

Arvest seeks support for Million Meals initiative

Skyline Report notes ‘significant’ growth in Northwest Arkansas residential market

Guest Commentary

The vital role of succession, estate planning for farmers

UAFS announces tuition and fee support program

Remy Cofield named UA deputy athletics director, general manager

2024 average monthly Fort Smith metro jobs up 2.2%, below peak of 2008

Row crop planting begins in Arkansas

Delta Symposium at A-State slated for April 9-11

Agriculture’s ‘perfect storm’

Central Arkansas

Strong loan growth fuels central Arkansas’ evolving real estate market

Womack confident in F-35 mission, talks ‘red lines’ with Ukraine, DOGE

Kongsavanh Phanid

Rufus Lewis

Deborah Dawn Bader

Business Services

NEA Business Notes: Ritter hosts fundraiser for 18th year

Riceland Foods COO on the urgency for a Farm Bill

CBID endorses Fort Smith’s sales tax reallocation plan

Central Arkansas

Empowering teachers and students for a safer learning environment

All graduating ARCOM students receive residency matches

House Speaker Brian Evans appoints Duncan Baird to Ethics Commission

Walter Harris retires as CEO of Heartland Whole Health Institute

Virginia Ann Casey

Donald Gene Moore

Alice Raye Ledbetter

Susan Shigeko Royo

Linda J. Ford

Winna J. “Jeannie” Vines

Fort Smith Sports

Van Buren senior wrestler Breanna Lozano wins individual state title

January job numbers up in most Arkansas metro areas

U.S. Rep. Womack: 3rd District transportation, housing needs are ‘big focus’

Mike Malone leaving UA to join national economic development consulting group

Developers seek nearly $20 million in permits for Drake Farms project

Report shows declines in Arkansas new hires, job openings

Arkansas River tonnage down through February

Guest Commentary

UCA is central to NWA

ASU board gets update on vet school

Three finalists selected for Fort Smith Public Schools superintendent

New state law ends some Fort Smith land use rules

Ronnie Lee Young

Todd Lynnwood Wheeler

Wanda Louise Webb

NYITCOM at A-State to host Match Day on Friday

Armor Bank names Bryan Wagner Jonesboro market president

Fort Smith airport traffic down to begin 2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters to host Walmart CEO at anniversary event

JBU to begin offering civil engineering degree

Attorney Robbi Riggs joins Mitchell Williams law firm

Central Arkansas

Michael Mayton named chair of AMFA Foundation; Warren and Harriet Stephens named director emeritus

Central Arkansas

UAMS receives $2.5 million for family medicine residency programs in South Arkansas

Central Arkansas

Lexicon expanding HQ, fabrication operations in Little Rock

Ring of Fire: Forge the next generation of American steel

F-35 pilot training center cost rises to $1.2 billion, impact up to $1.4 billion

Fort Smith Directors reject budget reallocation plan

Governor signs ACCESS Act at forum touting lithium, economic development

XNA approves new settlement offer, Highfill OKs another

Carole Farmer named to ASU System Board

The Supply Side: Rogers tech startup seeks to better connect online sales to consumers

UA researcher designing Xtremis test site, chamber

Then & Now: Businessman Bruce Dunn is ‘just getting warmed up’

Walmart to partner with Klarna on buy now pay later

Fort Smith Mayor McGill said ‘our people,’ investments key to growth

LeFlore County dropped from Fort Smith metro area jobs reports

Walmart bosses McMillon, Furner create plans to sell Walmart stock

J.B. Hunt CEO Shelley Simpson earns 8% raise, total pay exceeds $11 million

Positioning Arkansas for continued economic development success

Central Arkansas

UAMS, Walmart team up on food insecurity, wellness collaboration

Central Arkansas

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas names new COO

Darlene Sue Dunaway

Velma Jean Howard

Delois Ann Hamm

Simmons Bank execs provide industry, economic updates

Winfred E. Williams

Betty L Wakefield

Carla Marie Reames

Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas area hospitals receive stroke care awards

February online grocery sales top $10.3 billion, up 31% from year ago

Arkansas’ year-over-year jobless rate rises to 3.6%; BLS revises data

Report: Medical residency expansion may generate $465 million for state

Arthur Ray Anders

Joseph E Mercer

Guest Commentary

Thriving through change: Real estate trends point up

Fort Smith Board to consider changing decades-old budgeting practice

Nitrogen gas bill could restart executions

Phoenix Xcelerator names cohort for aerospace and defense startups

Gov. Sanders announces appointments to boards and commissions

Wayne Britt, former Tyson Foods CEO, dies

Steel Horse Rally returns for 10th year, adds ride to Mt. Magazine

Fort Smith Sports

Isabella Kindrick helps lead Northside to state championship

XNA might sue Highfill after missing settlement deadline

Marshall wants to create template for transparency at Fort Smith Public Schools

The Benton multifamily development in Pea Ridge sells for $24 million

Connections: Nurse practitioner group to host conference in Rogers

Coldwell Banker issues 2025 luxury trend report

Arizona-based charter school applies to open campuses in Fort Smith, Jonesboro

Walmart Museum to open Friday, features Sam Walton hologram

Darlene Sue Dunaway

Londyn Paige Knight

Judy Elaine Nelson Weeks

Kacey Leann Garrett

SafeHaven collaborates with Hetherington Group

Bastazo releases AI-powered platform targeting issue resolution

Van Buren Chamber moving to a new multiuse building

Arkansas farmers could lose $665 million in conservation funding

Fort Smith glass recycling pilot program not expected to continue

Census: Northwest Arkansas, Benton County remain fastest-growing in state

Governor names Judd Deere to University of Arkansas board of trustees

Walmart warned to not pressure Chinese suppliers for price cuts

Towson Avenue work moves ahead, but Fort Smith still short on money

First ‘Escape’ lounge opens at XNA

CACHE issues annual report on performing arts impact

Cheryl Hatfield appointed CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Benton County

Pavement marking firm opens Bentonville franchise

Fort Smith Sports

Sallisaw wrestler Cole Mayfield finishes career with third straight state title

Riceland’s Ben Noble testifies on Farm Bill need

Central Arkansas

Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners adds four new partners

Arkansas Rice accepting applications for scholarship program

Hybar Steel joins the ‘Work Here, Live Here’ program in Mississippi County

Arkansas Farm Bureau to launch Arkansas Farm Trail program

New 142nd headquarters to be built at Fort Chaffee

Ozark United stadium site to be twice the size of original site

League of Women Voters seek to ‘reform’ ballot initiative process

The Purple Cow to open in the Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers

New waterslide tower set to be installed at Parrot Island

Real Deals: Fayetteville townhomes near UA sell for $8.2 million

Matt Wait goes full time into the custom home business

Legislative panels pass ACCESS bill with student political activity amendment

ArcBest details early 2025 declines in shipping, freight rates

NRF: Retail sales rose 3.38% in February from a year ago

Ingeborg Initiatives, Royal Philips launch maternal health app

Heartland Whole Health Institute building to open May 1

UALR economist lands $750K grant to study water use in agriculture

Roots Festival at Johnny Cash boyhood home planned for April 12

John Paul Freeman Jr.

Barbara Ann Richmond

Central Arkansas

Tourism, advertising legend Wayne Woods dies

The Supply Side: Scarlet Letter Beverage produces seltzer for Sam’s Club

Alford named CEO of Arkansas Realtors Association

February building permits up almost 8% in the Fort Smith metro

Senate President Hester says prison can be built for $825M, expects Medicaid moves this week

US Rep. Bruce Westerman on SOTU, tariffs, federal park layoffs

Central Arkansas

LR Convention and Visitors Bureau touts 2024 annual report

Lea Whitlock joins The Peacock Group

UAFS names new ASBTDC director

Jane Wells Ashworth

Ruth Ann Branch

Karen Joan Lewis

Jimmy Bark Jr

Fort Smith Board to again discuss homeless issue

Alice Walton says it’s time to ‘dream together’ to improve health care

Central Arkansas

LR Port achieves Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ certification for 875-acre megasite

Energy exec Randy Lawson tapped for UA Board of Trustees

Fort Smith Sports

Former Northside player enjoying the final days of college basketball

School board elections set in Greenwood, Fort Smith, Van Buren

Arkansas officials announce $3.85 million in ‘Outdoor Recreation Grants’

Central Arkansas

UAMS Rockefeller Cancer Institute scientist lands $1.9 million to study air pollution, breast cancer

FNBC promotes Scott Sellars to head of consumer lending

Arkansas Ag Department accepting applications for Arkansas Century Farm Program

The River Company, Rogers Insurance merge to form ANKR

UAMS, Washington Regional receive $4.5 million to expand medical education

Car-Mart Q3 revenue up 8%, earnings exceed $3 million and beat estimates

Central Arkansas

Venture Center names cohort from central, NWA for 2025 veteran-owned small biz accelerator

Central Arkansas

Walker Foundation donates $1.5 million to UALR for nursing center

Central Arkansas

Treaty Oak Clean Energy breaks ground on 100mw Redfield solar project

Sen. Boozman, Rep. Womack ‘confident’ about foreign pilot training center future

Power generation bill fails in Senate by one vote, effort to be made again

Area homebuilders break ground on 2025 showcase home

Walmart, KKR to sell Japanese grocer Seiyu for about $2.54 billion

Fort Smith Sports

Greenwood senior guard Izzy Smith after another state title

Sen. Sullivan bill could instead replace PBS board

Fowlers give $5 million to UA scholarship campaign

Arkansas’ average annual jobless rate rises in 2024

The Alternative Board opens Northwest Arkansas franchise

Plan proposed to redirect more than $7 million to Fort Smith consent decree

XNA to receive $20 million from state for terminal, tower projects

WRF’s relentless pursuit of the ‘E’ word

New cotton grading system to help farmers with planting best seeds for soil

Report finds that most consumers are concerned about tariff impacts

Gov. Sanders announces plan to eliminate grocery tax

Fort Smith Sports

Northside senior Grotjohn makes move from Missouri to Northside

FCRA spends $2.87 million to buy back property

Glo opens in Fayetteville, one of more than 100 nationwide

Then & Now: Hard work, perseverance keys to Baker’s success

Arkansas tax revenue down 2.6%, sales tax numbers up 1.6%

AARP survey shows small business support for more retirement options for workers

Talk Business & Politics expands Fort Smith metro news coverage

Estimated cost of planned state prison in Franklin County now at $825 million

Central Arkansas

$10 million Venture Center Arkansas Fund makes first four investments

Congress For The New Urbanism to host key event in Northwest Arkansas

Pauline Hammons

Jerry B. Frisby

Fort Smith sales tax revenue down in the January report

HFA grows rapidly following leadership change, culture shift

The Jones Center impact report shows ‘double-digit growth’

Central Arkansas

Flake, Grooms honored at annual central Arkansas commercial real estate awards

A-State announces Women’s History Month events

The Supply Side: Slatkin + Co. products land in Walmart

ATU robotics team headed to world’s largest robotics competition

Market Center of the Ozarks, federal budget part of Springdale Chamber meeting

UAFS official says restarted nursing program ‘progressing very well’

Fort Smith Sports

Van Buren wrestlers aim to end high school careers with three state titles

Sen. Cotton launches reelection bid for third term

Levitt AMP series returns to Fort Smith, to include pop-up show

David Williams, longtime Ozark Guidance CEO, dies

Researchers searching for more flood resistant soybean varieties

Analysts: Car-Mart 3Q earnings to rise, revenue to fall

US GDP up 2.3% in the fourth quarter second estimate, up 2.8% in 2024

Bill allowing nitrogen gas for executions forwarded by House Judiciary

Marquis Rashan Smith

Alice Dawson

Daniel Paul Woodward

290-unit apartment complex in Bentonville to sell for $46 million

Real Deals: 61 acres in Mills Farm sell for more than $12 million

Experience Fayetteville launches ‘ambitious’ master plan

Push on to hire Fort Smith auditor; city prosecutor, solid waste director hired

Bill would let utilities raise rates annually to build power plants

GOP women’s caucus unveils next ‘Dream Big’ initiative

A-State College of Ag to host first Character and Ethics Conference

Gov. Sanders, lawmakers unveil anti-China legislative package

AG Griffin files suit against GM for OnStar services

Fort Smith liquor tax increase proposal is off the table

Arkansas tourism officials announce Henry Award winners

$2.89 million agri retail store purchase tops property deals

Dollar General opens first distribution center in Arkansas

The Supply Side: Helios AI to help Walmart with forecasting for agri commodities

AWSOM seeking program participants for physician training

NEA Business Notes: A-State Research 2 status reaffirmed

Indoor sports facility presentation made to Fort Smith Board of Directors

Northside football coach named as lawsuits challenge firing of previous coach

Tyson Foods tightens its management circle

US banking sector posts income gain in 2024, number of banks declines

Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue up almost 8% in February report

Guest Commentary

Building success through employee care

State job connection board launches with support from Walmart

Rausch Coleman Homes sells for more than $1 billion

Arkansas rice, soybean farmers to face tough conditions in 2025

Downtown Bentonville Inc. relocates to new office

Connections: Home Builders to host 35th Annual Home Show

Central Arkansas

Dillard’s reports lower sales, income for quarter and year

Carthon appointed to Fort Smith School Board

Northwest Arkansas man sentenced on illegal transmission of federal funds

Bentonville Hotel named after conservationist Neil Compton

Report: Arkansas’ outdoor recreation sector provides $7.3 billion economic impact

James Lee Smith

Arlin Edward Johnson

Elaine (Crooks) Work

A-State Living Legends honors seven new members

Fort Smith metro property deal numbers in 2024 below 2021 levels

Guest Commentary

Jonesboro: A trendsetter city preparing for the future

Outdoor recreation fuels Arkansas’ tourism growth

Arkansas’ First Gentleman Bryan Sanders sees opportunities in the state’s outdoor economy

Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas commercial real estate market improving

Central Arkansas

Economics, technology at play in new Fayetteville Shale drilling

Arkansas poultry sector challenged by disease, industry changes

Central Arkansas

Business Hall of Famer Dr. Lee Bodenhamer dies at 90

Central Arkansas

SmartChange launches SwiftAid platform for emergency, disaster fundraising

Indoor sports facility on Fort Smith Board study session agenda

Fort Smith Sports

Van Buren senior to play football at Arkansas Tech, still focused on basketball

January online grocery sales rise an estimated 16.6%

The Jim Guy I knew

Diamond State Networks names Jill McDaniel as CEO

Pharmaceuticals’ power needs reforms

Natalie Ghidotti named chair of PRSA’s Counselors Academy

Central Arkansas

UCA selects Bisping as College of Business dean

Central Arkansas

Harding University breaks ground on $8.5 million library

CBID moves forward with downtown Fort Smith projects

Excellerate Foundation appoints Brad Sikorski as president, CEO

Sales tax collections down in Jonesboro, Craighead County to start year

Rocket motor company breaks ground in Camden on four plants

Gov. Sanders announces round of appointments to boards, commissions

Entrepreneur Thomas ‘Tommy’ Boyer of Fayetteville dies

General Darby Challenge returns to Fort Smith

Walmart net income up 25.3% in fiscal year, retailer forecasts slower growth

Analysis of ACCESS Act for higher ed details funding changes, indoctrination restrictions

ATU-Ozark set to graduate more nursing students

Joann to close four Arkansas stores

Central Arkansas

LR Chamber report: Clinton Presidential Center 20-year impact is $4.9 billion

Central Arkansas

Investing in cybersecurity for our capital, state, and nation

Central Arkansas

Dr. Ginger Gummelt named UALR dean of College of Business, Health, and Human Services

NYITCOM at A-State accepting applications for project H.E.A.R.T.

Blake Rollins joins Poultry Federation as EVP

Benton County top US county for wage growth, Arkansas wages up 5.5%

Hanh Thi Huynh

Peggy Joyce (Holland) DeHart

John Stewart II

Rogers-based Crafton Tull acquires Laneshift