by - January 18, 2021 3:23 pm
The College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University has received a $500,000 grant to expand and improve the laboratory space devoted to livestock research. The project will improve the current…
by - January 18, 2021 1:07 pm
Little Rock-based Westrock Coffee Co., LLC announced Monday (Jan. 18) that Chris Pledger will become the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. “Chris Pledger has been an integral part…
by - January 18, 2021 10:47 am
The Mabee Foundation awarded $950,000 to Methodist Family Health for construction of the Mike Millar Spiritual Life Center. The new center will replace the original chapel on Methodist Family Health’s…
by - January 18, 2021 10:43 am
Kristi Dannelley has acquired full ownership of Magna IV, a print and marketing firm, from long-time business partner Kent Middleton. In 2015, Dannelley and Middleton assumed control from founders Pat…
by - January 17, 2021 2:11 pm
Significant contributors to the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metro business community died in 2020. JANUARY David Glass, 84, Jan. 9 — Glass was the former CEO of Walmart and…
by - January 17, 2021 2:00 pm
WORST GAMBLING MOVE Tyson Foods fired seven management employees at its Waterloo, Iowa, pork processing plant in December after an investigation into wagering allegations. Tyson Foods learned that top leadership…
by - January 17, 2021 12:32 pm
To be sure, 2020 was a year not soon forgotten. But despite the widespread impacts of a global pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus, life – and the news of…
by - January 15, 2021 4:42 pm
The week-over-week trend for new COVID-19 cases continues to trend lower in Arkansas, but hospitalizations and active cases were higher in Friday’s (Jan. 15) report from the Arkansas Department of…
by - January 14, 2021 5:10 pm
Hospitalizations, ventilator use and active cases declined in Thursday’s (Jan. 14) report from the Arkansas Department of Health, but the number of school districts with high infection rates among district…
by - January 14, 2021 2:55 pm
Specialty apparel retailer Christopher & Banks that caters to women ages 40 to 60 has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the District of New Jersey. The company said it expects…
by - January 14, 2021 2:49 pm
NEW HIRES Banking & Finance Tiffany King Bentonville Employer: First National Bank of NWA Title: mortgage loan officer Previous employer: Arvest Bank Previous title: mortgage loan officer Ross Mallioux Fayetteville…
by - January 14, 2021 1:03 pm
Major flooding along the Black River has been a significant problem in Lawrence and Randolph counties in recent years. The eastern half of Pocahontas, where the Ozark Mountains transform into…
by - January 13, 2021 5:01 pm
While active COVID-19 cases declined, Wednesday’s (Jan. 13) Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) report shows another 65 Arkansans died from the virus in the previous 24 hours. The ADH report…
by - January 13, 2021 4:24 pm
President Donald J. Trump made history on Wednesday (Jan. 13) by becoming the first sitting president to be impeached twice. The vote saw 10 Republican members of Congress, including GOP…
by - January 13, 2021 3:33 pm
Brad Chambless is the new CEO and President of Farmers and Merchants Bank and the Bank of Fayetteville. He succeeds Gary Hudson, who retired on Dec. 31, 2020. Chambless joined…
by - January 13, 2021 10:16 am
Little Rock-based regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool Inc. (SPP) is accepting applications to create a pool of industry experts. These experts might be selected to serve on an independent…
by - January 13, 2021 9:42 am
Little Rock-based Staley Technologies, a nationwide technology solutions provider, has acquired POSitive Solutions Group of Williamston, Mich. The acquisition was effective Dec. 31 and announced Wednesday (Jan. 13). Financial terms…
by - January 12, 2021 11:59 am
Walmart announced Tuesday (Jan. 12) a new pilot with HomeValet for grocery customers in Bentonville. This spring the pilot will go live and consumers can log on and reserve their…
by - January 11, 2021 5:23 pm
COVID-19 hospitalizations reported Monday set a new record, rising by 31 to 1,371, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). The department also reported that available ICU beds statewide…
by - January 11, 2021 3:35 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods said Monday it will invest $26 million to expand its Wright Brand Bacon plant in Vernon, Texas. The expansion will add 32 jobs to the facility and…
