by - June 24, 2020 7:17 am
Residence: Bentonville Education: Attended the University of Texas at San Antonio; numerous certifications through career at Walmart Inc. Professional background: Serve2Perform, a professional development firm that provides thought leadership, training…
by - June 24, 2020 7:14 am
Residence: Springdale Education: B.S.B.A., finance, University of Arkansas Professional background: FNBNWA hired Mims as president of its Fayetteville market in November 2018. The position was created specifically for Mims with…
by - June 24, 2020 7:10 am
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S.B.A., financial management, University of Arkansas Professional background: Keck joined the firm in 2016 and has received two promotions. Under her leadership as COO during the past…
by - June 24, 2020 7:07 am
Residence: Fort Smith Education: B.S., accounting, Arkansas Tech University Professional background: In August 2017, Geren was named president and CEO of Weldon, Williams & Lick after serving as chief financial…
by - June 24, 2020 7:04 am
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S., chemical engineering, University of Connecticut; J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law Professional background: Clark’s firm focuses on complex commercial and construction litigation. Before embarking on…
by - June 24, 2020 7:02 am
Residence: Springdale Education: B.S., computer science engineering, University of Arkansas Professional background: In March 2018, Black joined NewRoad Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm. She previously worked at Lowell-based…
by - June 23, 2020 9:51 pm
Organizers of the Johnny Cash Heritage Festival have cancelled the event for 2020, but are moving forward with plans for 2021. Along with many other museum or historic locations in…
by - June 23, 2020 5:21 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing a $75 million loan to Arkansas Electric Co-op Corporations through the Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program. As part of the Electric Loan Program, Arkansas Electric Co-op is…
by - June 23, 2020 12:34 pm
Johanna Söderström has been named Tyson Foods’ chief human resources officer effective July 6. She is replacing Mary Oleksiuk who is retiring after 35 years in the business, the company…
by - June 22, 2020 4:01 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has launched a new website that combines curated content from each of the department’s divisions into one streamlined user experience. The newly designed agriculture.arkansas.gov consolidates…
by - June 22, 2020 11:43 am
Bob Scott has been named director of Arkansas’ Cooperative Extension Service, the education outreach portion of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s land grant mission. Scott starts his…
by - June 22, 2020 10:42 am
Dr. Lonnie Williams has been appointed interim vice chancellor for diversity and community relations at Arkansas State University. Dr. Maurice Gipson announced his departure to accept a similar position at…
by - June 19, 2020 1:25 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments this week: Steve Sutton, Marion, to the State Board of Education. Appointment begins July 1, 2020, and expires June 30, 2027. Replaces Diane…
by - June 19, 2020 12:56 pm
The 2020 Blockchain for Business Conference hosted by the University of Arkansas will be conducted virtually Oct. 1-2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event was originally planned for…
by - June 19, 2020 12:53 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Arkansas State Director David Branscum announced a $3,579,000 grant and $775,000 loan for the city of Flippin….
by - June 18, 2020 8:40 pm
The Arkansas Racing Commission on Thursday (June 18) awarded a coveted license to Mississippi-based Gulfside Casino Partnership for a $254 million casino resort in Pope County, but expect more litigation…
by - June 18, 2020 12:44 pm
Friday, June 19 is the annual celebration known as Juneteenth, which recognizes the freedom provided to African-Americans after the Emancipation Proclamation became the law of the land. Christina Shutt, the…
by - June 18, 2020 12:41 pm
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) announced its fiscal year 2021 Courthouse and Historic Preservation Restoration Grants. “The work of preserving historic structures across Arkansas is a duty we take…
by - June 18, 2020 12:11 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced the allocation of $2.1 million from the Consumer Education and Enforcement Fund to the Department of Public Safety for the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations…
by - June 18, 2020 11:44 am
The city of Forrest City and Scenic Hill Solar will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the first of the three solar power plant sites in Forrest City on Monday (June…
