by - July 25, 2023 1:27 pm
Arkansas Treasurer of State Mark Lowery, R-Maumelle, will resign from his office on Sept. 30, 2023 after suffering his second stroke this year. Lowery, who was elected to the statewide…
by - July 25, 2023 11:47 am
Students at Williams Baptist University will soon have direct access to health services from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The university and the hospital, both located in Walnut Ridge, have signed an…
by - July 25, 2023 11:41 am
The National Institutes of Health recently awarded an additional $1.6 million to researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to continue a 14-year effort aimed at gaining…
by - July 25, 2023 11:32 am
Forge Institute announced Tuesday (July 25) that Acxiom, a global leader in customer intelligence and marketing technology solutions, is sponsoring its Forge Fellowship program, building upon their longtime partnership. This…
by - July 25, 2023 9:32 am
Batesville-chartered Citizens Bank has hired Zach McCoy as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. He replaces Karen Shaw, who was promoted to chief risk officer to expand…
by - July 25, 2023 7:36 am
Simmons First National Corp., parent company for Simmons Bank, saw its net income more than double from a year ago despite economic headwinds posed by rising interest rates. The Pine…
by - July 24, 2023 6:00 pm
During its annual six-week campaign, Walmart and Sam’s Club raised $1.4 million for Arkansas Children’s through Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. “We are thrilled by this news,” said Enid Olvey,…
by - July 24, 2023 11:53 am
A seven-figure deal is imminent that will shuffle ownership of several radio stations throughout Arkansas. According to a report at radioinsight.com, Jay Brentlinger’s Broadcast Industry Group LLC is acquiring thirteen…
by - July 24, 2023 9:56 am
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Barbara Webb became the third member of the state’s highest court to announce she would seek the Chief Justice spot. Current Chief Justice John Dan Kemp…
by - July 23, 2023 10:33 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a partnership between the agency and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers…
by - July 22, 2023 9:29 am
Jean Block was selected as the next CEO of the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA), effective August 14, 2023. She is replacing Greg Ramon, who retired as CEO after nine…
by - July 19, 2023 8:13 pm
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced Wednesday (July 19) that Trent Minner will join the agency as Regulatory Administrator. In this position, Minner will oversee the Alcoholic…
by - July 19, 2023 6:11 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Wednesday (July 19) appointed Cory Cox to the Arkansas Supreme Court for the LEARNS Act case that recently appointed Justice Cody Hiland recused from. Hiland announced…
by - July 19, 2023 3:59 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods’ venture capital arm known as Tyson Ventures held a pitch event July 11 to scout for startups focusing on sustainability issues with which the food processing giant…
by - July 19, 2023 3:01 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will pay a 42-cent per share cash dividend on Aug. 18 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 4, according to a Wednesday…
by - July 19, 2023 11:55 am
The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Jack Pillow as its director of economic development. Pillow started in the role May 1. His responsibilities include existing business retention and…
by - July 19, 2023 5:33 am
Multiple cities in Mississippi County are slated to receive a total of $2 million in grants for various public construction projects through the Mississippi County Infrastructure Grant Program. The 11…
by - July 18, 2023 3:34 pm
Little Rock-based Westrock Coffee Company announced Tuesday (July 18) a $25 million equity investment from the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ARTRS). The deal provides the retirement system 2.5 million in…
by - July 18, 2023 2:31 pm
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President and CEO James Bullard is leaving his post effective Aug. 14 to become the inaugural dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School…
by - July 18, 2023 11:38 am
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is actively seeking nominations of qualified honorees for its final recognition program in 2023, the C-Suite Awards. In its ninth year, the program is designed…
