by - March 12, 2026 12:05 pm
Bigfoot. The Loch Ness Monster. Affordable housing. Do any of these mythical creatures really exist? Those comparisons may be an exaggeration, but at least there is a concerted effort from…
by - March 8, 2026 12:00 pm
We’ve kicked off 2026 with a bang, and it’s time to recognize some outstanding businesses in our community through our annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards, presented by Arvest Bank….
by - March 7, 2026 6:49 am
Entergy Arkansas filed documents with the Arkansas Public Service Commission this week that will raise residential rates through a new state law aimed at phasing in rate increases more systematically…
by - March 4, 2026 8:47 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders proposed Wednesday (March 4) a $6.6 billion balanced budget for lawmakers to consider in the upcoming April fiscal session. The budget includes a 3% spending increase and…
by - March 4, 2026 12:14 am
There were several high-profile state Senate primaries on Tuesday (March 3) that garnered plenty of media attention, massive candidate fundraising and spending, as well as outside dark money group attack…
by - March 3, 2026 11:42 pm
Republicans and Democrats chose their party nominees for the top of the ticket on Tuesday (March 3) as Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., easily overcame two GOP challengers and Democrats Hallie…
by - February 28, 2026 8:28 pm
In a prelude to the surprise military strike in Iran, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited L3 Technologies workers in Arkansas on Friday (Feb. 27) to thank the rocket…
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 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…
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 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 17, 2026 1:40 pm
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, lead sponsor of a measure aimed at housing affordability saw his legislation pass the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Hill said the 390-9 vote…
by - February 13, 2026 2:20 pm
Bell Lumber & Pole is expanding its manufacturing facility in De Queen, Ark., to accelerate the production of Southern Yellow Pine utility poles in the southern region of the United…
by - February 12, 2026 10:07 pm
Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond announced Thursday (Feb. 12) that Tyson Foods and Cargill have entered into settlements totaling more than $25 million in the 20-year old lawsuit over pollution…
by - February 10, 2026 9:33 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is pushing for more aid to Arkansas and American farmers, but a timeline for more certainty is still unknown. A $12 billion farmer relief package…
by - February 9, 2026 5:10 am
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, believes Democratic leadership working to defund ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is hurting other critical agencies, and he feels there are conversations to hold…
by - February 4, 2026 4:00 pm
Murphy USA reported Wednesday (Feb. 4) a small dip in revenue and net income for the full year of 2025, but the company says it remains on solid financial footing…
by - January 28, 2026 8:53 pm
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, is hopeful that the last of the appropriations bills approved by the House – now pending in the U.S. Senate – can be passed…
by - January 28, 2026 12:04 pm
When most people hear of Economics Arkansas, they quickly think of financial literacy. The nonprofit, founded more than 60 years ago, has had a great influence on generations of students,…
