by - September 11, 2018 11:22 am
Van Buren-based carrier USA Truck has raised the pay of its regional class A drivers, according to a news release. The pay increase went into effect Sept. 9 and was…
by - September 11, 2018 11:15 am
Environmental organization The Sierra Club has released a report on 10 U.S. cities, including Fayetteville, that have committed to be powered with 100% clean, renewable energy such as wind and…
by - September 11, 2018 9:38 am
Walmart Inc. recently inked a deal with tech startup Ossia to test wireless power technology in hopes of reducing battery costs across its stores. Walmart said lowering power costs throughout…
by - September 10, 2018 3:53 pm
Fossil fuels continue to be the most common sources of electricity generation in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In all but 15 states, coal, natural…
by - September 10, 2018 11:52 am
Dr. Larry Wright has been named associate director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Northwest Regional Campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Wright previously…
by - September 10, 2018 8:36 am
Arkansas Department of Education Commissioner Johnny Key has appointed Don Benton as the new assistant commissioner for research and technology. Benton will assume the role on Sept. 17. “Mr. Benton’s…
by - September 7, 2018 3:30 pm
The research department at Highlands Oncology Group in Rogers and Fayetteville was part of a recent clinical trial, leading to a new drug that treats breast cancer. The drug, Kisqali,…
by - September 6, 2018 2:48 pm
Issue 1, the contentious tort reform constitutional amendment on the November ballot, is off the ballot – for now. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Mackie Pierce ruled Thursday (Sept. 6) said…
by - September 6, 2018 10:55 am
Longtime banker Mary Beth Brooks is the new director of the University of Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC). “I am thrilled to be working with partners around…
by - September 6, 2018 9:50 am
Batesville-chartered The Citizens Bank, which has three offices in Northwest Arkansas, has named its first regional president. Ron Branscum, previously the lender’s city president in Rogers, is now executive vice…
by - September 6, 2018 7:58 am
Karen Knutson has been selected to lead all government relations activities for Tyson Foods, the company announced Wednesday (Sept. 5). As the new senior vice president for global government affairs,…
by - September 5, 2018 9:46 pm
Capitol Advisors Group announced the addition of Nicole Gillum, who will serve as general counsel for the Little Rock-based lobbying firm. In addition to working as a full-time lobbyist, she…
by - September 5, 2018 10:16 am
Springdale-based George’s Inc., a fourth generation family owned and operated poultry and prepared foods company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ozark Mountain Poultry Inc. (OMP) of Rogers….
by - September 4, 2018 2:29 pm
The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Foundation announced that the Windgate Foundation has awarded a major grant of $1 million to establish the “Windgate Foundation General Scholarship Endowment.”…
by - September 4, 2018 2:19 pm
There has been a significant push in academia in recent years to steer students towards science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM related careers. One area that has been less…
by - September 4, 2018 1:20 pm
Entergy Arkansas, a utility of New Orleans-based Entergy Corp., will install advanced meters in homes and businesses between 2019 and 2021 as part of its advanced metering project. Over the…
by - September 4, 2018 6:22 am
Arkansas State University Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir has signed a new agreement that extends his contract to June 30, 2023, ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced. Financial terms of the…
by - August 31, 2018 11:25 am
A nearly $2 million renovation of the former Cabela’s in Rogers reached a milestone Thursday (Aug. 31) with the installation of new exterior signage. The new signage will prominently highlight…
by - August 30, 2018 6:09 pm
The University of Central Arkansas has named Amanda Hoelzeman as director of media relations. She will begin in that role on Sept. 17. Hoelzeman currently serves as communications director for…
by - August 30, 2018 2:15 pm
Little Rock-based Mainstream Technologies announced Thursday (Aug. 30) a new business unit focusing on cybersecurity services. “Cybersecurity really is different for each and every business,” said President and Chief Security…
