by - July 16, 2026 2:13 pm
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas were $140.3 million in the first six months of 2026, down 2.6% compared with the same period in 2025 when sales totaled $144 million, the…
by - July 16, 2026 12:46 pm
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank will open a loan production office in Frisco, Texas, later this year. It will be Arvest’s first Texas location. The new office will be in a new…
by - July 16, 2026 11:58 am
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Benton County said Thursday (July 16) that United Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between XNA and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Sept….
by - July 16, 2026 5:58 am
The Little Rock Technology Park announced several key leadership appointments and significant progress on its Phase II expansion, positioning the organization for its next chapter of growth. The organization appointed…
by - July 15, 2026 8:26 pm
Entergy Arkansas has promoted Bentley Story to director of industrial accounts, where he will lead the company’s efforts to further support some of the utility’s largest customers and state’s largest…
by - July 15, 2026 8:23 pm
Conductor, in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), announced the launch of the 10th cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator, marking a major milestone for one of Arkansas’…
by - July 15, 2026 8:16 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a $45 million multi-state settlement with Block, Inc., the company that operates the popular mobile payment platform Cash App. Arkansas’ portion of the settlement…
by - July 15, 2026 4:59 pm
Conway-based Home BancShares, the parent company of Centennial Bank, posted second-quarter revenue of $295.1 million, a record for the bank holding company, and up 8.9% compared to revenue in the…
by - July 15, 2026 12:27 pm
Rausch Companies, the Fayetteville-based holding company behind Rosedale Communities, Missio Capital, Calara Land Development, and EnergyWorks, said Wednesday (July 15) that it has named Josh Carson as its new president…
by - July 14, 2026 5:57 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced more than $12.52 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties and communities. Eight-eight (88) grants, totaling $12,522,736, were awarded during…
by - July 14, 2026 1:29 pm
moxy, a Springdale-based provider of print, signage and visual communications services, recently completed a more than $1 million investment in equipment, technology and staff. The investment is designed to expand…
by - July 14, 2026 10:11 am
Michael “Mike” Barr, a third-generation leader of a family-owned manufacturing business in Fort Smith who is active in local, state and national organizations, will receive the 2026 Jack White Community…
by - July 13, 2026 9:24 pm
Medicaid’s administrative processes often are a bigger barrier to beneficiaries receiving services than program eligibility issues, said focus groups convened by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF). Investing in…
by - July 13, 2026 4:12 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Monday (July 13) she will extend her trip to the Farnborough Air Show in England with trade missions in Ireland and Belgium. The annual air show…
by - July 13, 2026 3:50 pm
The Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) set a new monthly enplanement record in June 2026 with 129,045 total enplanements. The June traffic was 3.1% above the previous monthly record of…
by - July 13, 2026 2:06 pm
Little Rock-based Baptist Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday (July 13) for Magnolia Regional Medical Center becoming part of its healthcare system. The event marked the official launch of Baptist…
by - July 12, 2026 11:53 am
Another discussion about ownership and maintenance of cemeteries in Fort Smith, and a discussion about penalties for anyone transporting homeless people to Fort Smith are the only posted items on…
by - July 11, 2026 4:23 pm
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. UAFS Publication Award The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from…
by - July 9, 2026 7:34 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Thursday (July 9) announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions: Arkansas 911 Board Jamie Pafford-Gresham, Hope, to the Arkansas 911 Board. Term to expire…
by - July 9, 2026 11:22 am
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust has permanently protected 80 acres in Washington County through recent conservation easements. A 30-acre Mowry property in the War Eagle Creek watershed along U.S. Highway…
