by - August 10, 2025 3:22 pm
Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Metro Daily News Executive Summary series is focused on looking under the title, so to speak, of a business, government, and non-profit executive in the…
by - August 9, 2025 12:03 pm
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Affordable Housing Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) provided a $90,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant through…
by - August 9, 2025 8:19 am
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced several key leadership appointments in the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Dr. Srikanth Pidugu, professor of mechanical engineering, has…
by - August 9, 2025 8:14 am
Entergy Arkansas announced two additions to its communications team. Claire Kreuz and Lamor Williams have been hired to assist the company with internal and external communications and media relations. Both…
by - August 9, 2025 8:10 am
Arkansas-based Lexicon, Inc. has promoted Bill Fitzgerald to vice president of marketing and communications. Fitzgerald joined Lexicon as marketing director in 2021. Tasked with building Lexicon’s marketing department and function…
by - August 7, 2025 2:32 pm
There has been a more than 37% decline in electric vehicles (EV) registered in Sebastian County in the first half of 2025 compared with the end of 2024, and a…
by - August 7, 2025 1:58 pm
Kent Eikenberry, president and CEO of Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, will retire in the second quarter of 2026, according to a Thursday (Aug. 7) news release. He joined the food…
by - August 7, 2025 1:24 pm
Kinco Constructors announced Thursday (Aug. 7) the formation of a new partnership: Mulhearn Constructors, a Kinco Company. Seth Mulhearn, former president/owner of Mulhearn Wilson Constructors, will serve as president. Mulhearn…
by - August 7, 2025 1:08 pm
Harding University has received a $1 million gift from a private donor. Part of it will be used to start a one-hour credit course, Bitcoin, Monetary History and the Financial…
by - August 7, 2025 11:55 am
Rogers-based Ozark United FC recently announced its inaugural Youth Academy founding partners are Unilever, Arkansas Children’s and America’s Car-Mart. As part of the club’s youth development program, these organizations will…
by - August 6, 2025 9:41 pm
Eagle Bank & Trust announced Wednesday (Aug. 6) four new leaders within the company. Collins Cook has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Eagle Bank & Trust….
by - August 6, 2025 9:25 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was rated among the top 10% nationally for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals ranking,…
by - August 6, 2025 9:11 pm
Bargain jewelry and accessories mall retailer filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday amid mounting debt and uncertainty around tariffs. This is the retailer’s second bankruptcy filing since 2018. The company operates…
by - August 6, 2025 2:47 pm
Mercy Fort Smith is moving forward to build a cancer center on its main campus at 7001 Rogers Ave., with a ceremonial groundbreaking set for Friday (Aug. 8). Officials with…
by - August 6, 2025 11:18 am
Between 150 and 200 people are expected to attend the second annual Violence Prevention Conference of Mid-America from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at NorthWest Arkansas Community College…
by - August 6, 2025 11:16 am
More than 125 people are expected to attend the August event hosted by the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Contractors, Closers & Connections. Rock The Deal: CCC at Meteor Guitar Gallery…
by - August 5, 2025 4:36 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through Sept. 30. Applications can be submitted online here. Through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, the Department plans…
by - August 5, 2025 3:39 pm
Walmart’s subsidiary business in Mexico is seeking a new CEO to lead its operations. Ignacio Caride resigned from that post Aug. 1, saying he plans to exit the company. Walmart…
by - August 5, 2025 12:31 pm
About 150 area nonprofit professionals recently participated in the inaugural Nonprofit Jam, a nationwide initiative on using artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI Academy led the event in collaboration with the Walton…
by - August 4, 2025 6:57 pm
Tontitown-based carrier PAMT Corp. has promoted chief financial officer Lance Stewart to president, CEO and company director, according to a Monday (Aug. 4) news release. The appointment is effective Monday….
