by - September 20, 2023 12:43 pm
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who…
by - September 20, 2023 11:29 am
Conway-based data marketer Acxiom named John Watkins as its new Chief Operating Officer. The company said his addition will elevate Acxiom’s global operational capabilities for scaling, innovative breakthroughs, and transformative…
by - September 20, 2023 10:57 am
Stephens Inc. announced that Leigh Ann Biernat has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Stephens Public Finance Practice effective January 1, 2024. Dennis Hunt, who joined Stephens Public…
by - September 20, 2023 10:45 am
The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas District Office, announced Tuesday (Sept. 19) applications are open for the Veteran Owned Small Business Accelerator. This initiative…
by - September 19, 2023 11:56 am
Arvest Opportunity Fund, a subsidiary of Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, assisted 181 small business customers with $4.4 million in loans during its first 12 months. The company shared the details in…
by - September 19, 2023 11:30 am
Lyon College will host the Arkansas College Teachers of Economics and Business (ACTEB) 2023 annual conference on Friday (Sept. 22) in Lyon College’s Business and Economics building in Batesville. The…
by - September 18, 2023 7:27 pm
In conjunction with its 75th anniversary, the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation has awarded Arkansas Children’s a $2 million grant to advance child health. The Mabee Foundation is a longtime…
by - September 18, 2023 7:23 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) graduated 37 regional leaders from the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy, an extensive, nine-month leadership development program that brings together public, private, and nonprofit…
by - September 18, 2023 6:41 am
Union Bankshares, Inc. of Mena announced a plan to unify the organization under a common name and bank charter. The Union Bankshares, Inc. holding company operates two Arkansas bank charters,…
by - September 15, 2023 2:43 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) broke ground Friday (Sept. 15) on the UAMS Health Orthopedics & Sports Performance Center in Springdale. The 31-acre site is situated south…
by - September 15, 2023 6:35 am
Circuit Judge Carlton D. Jones of Texarkana announced Thursday (Sept. 14) his candidacy for Position 2 of the Arkansas Supreme Court. Jones is currently in his second elected term as…
by - September 13, 2023 8:35 pm
A UA Little Rock professor and students are part of a university startup that has received a $2.2 million grant to develop an advanced artificial-intelligence automation and rapid-recovery hardware to…
by - September 13, 2023 8:25 pm
While two new companion Freedom of Information Act measures advanced on Wednesday (Sept. 13), state lawmakers also conducted other business in a special session, including mirror tax cut proposals. The…
by - September 13, 2023 9:33 am
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, announced Wednesday (Sept. 13) that he will seek an eighth term in Congress. The Republican primary is schedule for March 5, 2024. The former mayor…
by - September 12, 2023 3:13 pm
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG), a subsidiary of Summit Utilities, Inc., won $18 million in a civil lawsuit against BP Energy Company (BP) that the company says will reduce natural gas…
by - September 12, 2023 11:43 am
Brent Williams, interim dean of the University of Arkansas’ Sam M. Walton College of Business, recently appointed three new department chairs. Jonathan Shipman, associate professor and program director for the…
by - September 12, 2023 11:35 am
A $1 million grant from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will allow the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to create a statewide program…
by - September 12, 2023 11:29 am
The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie announced Tuesday (Sept. 12) four inductees into this year’s Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will honor these individuals on May…
by - September 10, 2023 8:22 am
Tontitown-based Central States Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of metal building components, has hired Jennifer Davis as chief market officer. In a news release Thursday (Sept. 7), Central States…
by - September 10, 2023 7:24 am
Myrna Adams made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County, from July 15 through Aug. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. She spent $1.75…
