by - August 5, 2025 3:39 pm
Walmart Mexico CEO resigns
Walmart’s subsidiary business in Mexico is seeking a new CEO to lead its operations. Ignacio Caride resigned from that post Aug. 1, saying he plans to exit the company. Walmart…
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by - August 5, 2025 12:31 pm
Nonprofit leaders learn about AI use in nationwide ‘Jam’
About 150 area nonprofit professionals recently participated in the inaugural Nonprofit Jam, a nationwide initiative on using artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI Academy led the event in collaboration with the Walton…
by - August 4, 2025 6:57 pm
CFO Lance Stewart named CEO of PAMT Corp.
Tontitown-based carrier PAMT Corp. has promoted chief financial officer Lance Stewart to president, CEO and company director, according to a Monday (Aug. 4) news release. The appointment is effective Monday….
by - August 4, 2025 3:08 pm
HFA acquires Baltimore architecture firm
Bentonville-based HFA Architecture + Engineering has acquired Baltimore-based boutique architecture firm Chesapeake Design Group (CDG), according to a Monday (Aug. 4) news release. Financial terms of the deal were not…
by - August 4, 2025 1:13 pm
Crystal Bridges opens art galleries, including one at XNA
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville recently opened two art galleries, one on campus and a satellite gallery at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. The new…
by - August 4, 2025 10:09 am
Arkansas tax revenue up more than 3% in July
Arkansas began a new fiscal year in July with total tax revenue of $636.8 million, up 3.4% compared with July 2024, and 5% more than the budget estimate, according to…
by - August 4, 2025 7:14 am
Makris to retire from Simmons First; Brogdon to succeed as CEO, Casteel as chairman
Simmons First National Corp. announced Monday (Aug. 4) that George Makris, Jr. will retire as chairman and CEO of the company and Simmons Bank at the end of 2025. Jay…
by - August 3, 2025 1:10 pm
Large Fort Smith water line break results in citywide conservation order
The City of Fort Smith around noon Sunday (Aug. 3) issued a citywide emergency water conservation order because of a water main break on Leigh Avenue between the Interstate 540…
by - August 2, 2025 5:38 pm
Fort Smith Metro Daily News Briefs: A bank president, Alma medicine, and Miss Worldwide
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Bank Boss Grove, Okla.-based Grand Savings Bank has hired Mark Buergler as the Fort Smith market president. He has 33…
by - August 2, 2025 6:49 am
Demo Day held in Bentonville for Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator
A new accelerator program focused on Arkansas’ emerging lithium industry was held Thursday night (July 31) at The Record in Bentonville. Three companies pitched their solutions and products in the…
by - August 2, 2025 6:30 am
Arkansas Broadcasters name Coach Nolan Richardson as ‘Arkansan of the Year’
The Arkansas Broadcasters Association announced it will induct former Razorback Basketball Coach Nolan Richardson as the Arkansan of the Year at a luncheon ceremony during its annual convention set for…
by - August 2, 2025 6:26 am
UA Little Rock receives $4.2M gift from Trinity Foundation for early childhood education
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen early childhood education (ECE) across Arkansas. The investment will establish the…
by - August 1, 2025 12:59 pm
Business and Industry Training receives grant for equipment
Springdale-based nonprofit Business and Industry Training (BIT) recently received a $43,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation to purchase automated electrical training systems and multimedia course materials. BIT Director Julie McAllaster…
by - July 31, 2025 2:01 pm
Arkansas-Asia business group names new executive director, board members
The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses has appointed Jayesh Ramnani of Bentonville as the association’s executive director, according to a Thursday (July 31) news release. The organization also named two new board…
by - July 31, 2025 11:39 am
Connections: New hires announced at medical school, UAMS clinics
The newly opened Alice L. Walton School of Medicine recently announced several new hires at the Bentonville-based campus. The school opened July 14 and welcomed its inaugural class of 48…
by - July 30, 2025 8:46 pm
Murphy USA posts a gain in quarterly income, revenue decline
El Dorado-based Murphy USA on Wednesday (July 30) posted second quarter net income of $145.6 million, just ahead of the $144.8 million in the same quarter of 2024. Per share…
by - July 30, 2025 8:06 pm
ASBTDC at ASU to offer several business classes
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer support in August for small businesses to learn about funding, growing and marketing their business….
by - July 30, 2025 7:56 pm
First Community Bank hires Householder as vice president risk management
First Community Bank has named John Householder to its leadership team as senior vice president, risk management. Householder will monitor and mitigate potential risks that could impact the organization, while…
by - July 30, 2025 10:05 am
Heartland Forward announces leadership change
Ross DeVol, who has led Bentonville-based think-and-do tank Heartland Forward since 2019, will transition to chairman emeritus, the nonprofit announced Wednesday (July 30). Angie Cooper, president and chief operating officer,…
by - July 30, 2025 10:00 am
Cash River Valley Ducks top recent Craighead County deals
Cash River Valley Ducks LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from June 15 to July 15 according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office….