by - March 11, 2020 9:15 am
Chris Thomason, chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, will join the University of Arkansas System administration as vice president for planning and development, effective July 1,…
by - March 10, 2020 8:45 pm
Former Vice President Joe Biden extended his delegate lead over U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the Democratic presidential primary with elections in six states, including the key state of…
by - March 10, 2020 1:03 pm
Students attending NorthWest Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville will see higher fees starting July 1, but tuition levels will remain the same, according to school officials. The board of trustees…
by - March 10, 2020 11:29 am
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and wife Shelley have agreed to a $1 million gift to continue their support of the McMillon Innovation Studio at the University of Arkansas. The UA…
by - March 9, 2020 6:00 pm
Tyson Foods joins several companies such as Walmart and Amazon to restrict international travel due to the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Springdale-based meat giant said Monday (March 9) it…
by - March 9, 2020 2:38 pm
Little Rock-based financial services firm Stephens Inc. has added to its roster of sponsored professional golfers. The company announced Monday (March 9) a sponsorship agreement with PGA Tour rookie Sebastian…
by - March 9, 2020 2:34 pm
North Little Rock Wastewater Utility and Scenic Hill Solar are partnering to build an 850 kW DC solar power plant to provide renewable energy for the utility. This new solar…
by - March 9, 2020 11:58 am
Searcy-based First Security Bank announced Monday (March 9) Dean LaGrone will assume the role of Springdale market president. He succeeds Mike Morgenthaler, who retired from the position Feb. 25. LaGrone,…
by - March 9, 2020 10:12 am
Northwest Arkansas’ music ecosystem produces a $389 million economic output and is responsible for 3,972 jobs in the region. That’s according to new research released Monday (March 9) by the…
by - March 8, 2020 4:30 pm
The concept of working remotely is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of Americans working remotely has grown 159% since 2005. A longtime advertising executive…
by - March 8, 2020 9:47 am
Sai Real Estate LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County between Jan. 15 through Feb. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. Sai…
by - March 6, 2020 12:10 pm
Organizers of the Bentonville Film Festival announced Friday (March 6) they will postpone the 2020 festival date from late April to early August out of concern for the safety of…
by - March 5, 2020 4:06 pm
Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. announced Thursday (March 5) that its board of directors has approved an amendment to the company’s stock repurchase program that increases the amount of…
by - March 5, 2020 3:51 pm
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) will give a $1.5 million grant to the city of Springdale to widen and extend a road and allow for the…
by - March 5, 2020 3:04 pm
Electricity utility Entergy Arkansas announced Thursday (March 5) $1 million in gifts for projects and programs that improve the environment. The utility’s shareholders have contributed $1 million in grants to environmental partners…
by - March 5, 2020 2:08 pm
Nashville, Tenn.-based CraftWorks Holdings, which operates 10 full-service restaurant and brewery chains, including Logan’s Roadhouse, Old Chicago, Rock Bottom and Gordon Biersch, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. At…
by - March 4, 2020 8:14 pm
The Arkansas Bar Association is seeking nominations for its first ever Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame. Nominations are due March 16, 2020. Launching this year, the Legal Hall of Fame…
by - March 4, 2020 7:54 pm
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas announced Kelly Fleming has been named executive director of the nonprofit. Fleming has served as the Director of Development/Chief Development Officer for the Arkansas…
by - March 4, 2020 3:58 pm
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr is resigning from his post effective March 27, 2020, Talk Business & Politics has confirmed. Kerr said he is leaving his post to pursue opportunities…
by - March 4, 2020 8:10 am
There were three Republican State Senate primaries and two Democratic ones on Super Tuesday. The highest profile race involved Sen. John Cooper, R-Jonesboro, who was ousted by Rep. Dan Sullivan,…
