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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) has expanded its involvement with the national AmeriCorps program and will place 40 students with regional community groups to support youth literacy,…
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Economics Arkansas has announced the election of Daniel McAdoo and Dr. Megan Duncan to its board of directors. Both bring experience to help the nonprofit deepen its impact and bring…
by - July 23, 2026 12:04 pm
Sturdy Used Gear, the state’s first consignment store for used outdoor gear and apparel, recently opened in Bentonville, according to a news release. The 3,300-square-foot store at 3406 S.E. J…
by - July 23, 2026 11:59 am
Tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in June totaled 716,127 tons, up 19.4% compared with 599,946 tons in June 2025. The June traffic followed an unusual 50% tonnage gain in…
by - July 23, 2026 10:44 am
Plans for the 30th anniversary of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 luncheon are being finalized. This year’s class will be celebrated at a luncheon Aug. 11 at…
by - July 22, 2026 9:19 pm
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) Board of Trustees named 10 new members during its April 30 meeting: Tabietha Dillard, Marcy Doderer, Merritt Dyke, John S. Erck, David Mitchell,…
by - July 22, 2026 9:16 pm
The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission reviewed conceptual schematic designs for a proposed arrivals hall and terminal commons. The conceptual designs, presented by Minneapolis-based architecture firm Alliiance, are intended to…
by - July 22, 2026 6:15 pm
Using data from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) reported Wednesday (July 22) that a significant number of new moms lost…
by - July 21, 2026 9:40 pm
Jim Hudson, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), announced Tuesday (July 21) two additions to DFA’s leadership team. Jessica Moore was named state budget director. She…
by - July 21, 2026 9:32 pm
The University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College has been awarded a $1.8 million federal grant to launch a new program that helps young adults earn their high school equivalency diplomas while…
by - July 21, 2026 9:26 pm
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving central and southwest Arkansas, announced Tyler McDonald, MHA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, is the new Interim President of CHI St. Vincent Morrilton and…
by - July 21, 2026 3:57 pm
Little Rock-based Bank OZK on Tuesday (July 21) reported a decline in second quarter net income and a slight gain in quarterly revenue. Per share earnings of $1.49 was below…
by - July 20, 2026 12:01 pm
Pediatrics Plus, a Conway-based pediatric healthcare provider, recently opened a nature-based therapy location in Elm Springs. The Farm at 501 Water Ave. includes a 12,000-square-foot building on 22 acres. According…
by - July 19, 2026 2:24 pm
Several new hires in the Northwest Arkansas medical field were recently announced, including a new associate dean at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and advanced practice registered nurses…
by - July 18, 2026 1:33 pm
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Barr on Board Greta Barr, an associate broker with Fort Smith-based Seiter & Wright Commercial Properties, has been appointed…
by - July 17, 2026 10:27 pm
Cromwell Chairman and CEO Greg Cockmon is retiring after 37 years of service and the company announced new leadership positions surrounding his retirement. Effective July 9, 2026, Dan Fowler, AIA,…
by - July 17, 2026 12:07 pm
Springdale-based Community Clinic and the Rogers Public School District have partnered to open a medical and behavioral healthcare clinic at Rogers Heritage High School. The clinic will offer primary and…
by - July 16, 2026 7:06 pm
Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. posted second-quarter unadjusted net income of $66.691 million, up 21.7% compared with $54.773 million in the same quarter of 2025. Adjusted per share earnings…
by - July 16, 2026 6:38 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday (July 15) to celebrate the opening of the new UAMS Health Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic on…
by - July 16, 2026 6:15 pm
Arkansas tourism set a record for visitors to the state and the amount of tax collections generated from the state’s 2% tourism tax in 2025. Gov. Sarah Sanders held a…
