by - October 18, 2025 9:00 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Election Information The Leadership Fort Smith Alumni Association is partnering with the Sebastian County Election Commission for a “Ballots &…
by - October 16, 2025 4:09 pm
A restructuring of Simmons First’s balance sheet that included the sale of $2.4 billion in securities resulted in a loss of $562.8 million in the third quarter. The adjusted quarterly…
by - October 16, 2025 3:38 pm
Third-quarter net income at Bank OZK was $180.5 million, up 1.9% compared with the same period in 2024, the Little Rock-based bank reported Thursday (Oct. 16). Earnings per share of…
by - October 16, 2025 11:46 am
The founders of Creekside Learning Academy plan to break ground at 10 a.m. Friday (Oct. 17) on an 8,000-square-foot infant and child day care center near the Arkansas Colleges of…
by - October 16, 2025 10:06 am
The Paramount Building, a Class A office property located at 11025 Anderson Drive in Little Rock was sold Monday, Oct. 6 for $4,009,730.26. Isaac Smith of Colliers | Arkansas represented…
by - October 16, 2025 9:56 am
Craig Wilson has been named president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) following a national search. He was the organization’s interim leader since January and before…
by - October 15, 2025 4:54 pm
Conway-based Home BancShares on Wednesday (Oct. 15) posted third-quarter net income of $123.6 million, better than the $100 million in the same quarter of 2024. Earnings per share of 63…
by - October 15, 2025 2:14 pm
Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) fall enrollment is slightly down, but the number of first-time freshmen is slightly up, according to numbers released by the college. The total head count…
by - October 14, 2025 8:48 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is partnering with the Wounded Warrior Project on an event set for Oct. 20 designed to help connect veterans, active-duty members, and families…
by - October 14, 2025 6:17 pm
State, local, and Owens Corning officials gathered Tuesday (Oct. 14) in Russellville for the grand opening of the company’s new Foamular NGX manufacturing plant in the Pope County city. Announced…
by - October 14, 2025 11:35 am
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville announced Tuesday (Oct. 14) that it has received $220,000 from Nancy (née Totemeier) and William D. Koch. The gift will fund construction…
by - October 14, 2025 10:55 am
The University of Arkansas recently received $200,000 in gifts from donors benefiting honors education and UA libraries. A $150,000 gift from Springdale nonprofit Schmieding Foundation to University Libraries will go…
by - October 14, 2025 10:50 am
The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is collaborating with the Northwest Arkansas Council to release…
by - October 14, 2025 6:13 am
Arkansas Heart Hospital (AHH) announced the promotion of Jacob Robinson to president. In this new role, Robinson will oversee all day-to-day operations of the cardiovascular hospital. “Jacob has been instrumental…
by - October 13, 2025 4:08 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is accepting nominations for its third annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards recognition program. Arvest Bank is the sponsor. The Business Journal’s newest awards program…
by - October 13, 2025 2:38 pm
Lowell-based Northwest Arkansas Food Bank announced Monday (Oct. 13) that Taylor Speegle will be its next president and CEO. The appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2026. Speegle, who is vice…
by - October 13, 2025 12:28 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will expand research for maternal health in Arkansas by establishing the Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Excellence…
by - October 13, 2025 12:24 pm
The Jones Center in Springdale recently released a new brand and renovated its ice arena in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The project cost $625,000. The rebranding effort was led…
by - October 13, 2025 12:23 pm
Little Rock Public Radio has established the Judith K. Faust Endowment for Journalism, a new $500,000 fund created to honor the legacy of an Arkansan whose life was devoted to…
by - October 13, 2025 12:19 pm
Plans continue to unfold for the Career Readiness Education and Skills (CREST) center at Arkansas State University and a showcase featuring the program will be held Wednesday (Oct. 15) at…
