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Rebkah Guiltner named COO at FNBC
FNBC has announced the promotion of Rebekah Guiltner to executive vice president, chief operating officer (COO), effective Jan. 1. Guiltner, who has been with FNBC for 25 years, will assume…
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A-State researcher receives $605,140 grant for zoo animal research
Arkansas State University has received a $605,140 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as part of the 2025 National Leadership Grants to study the immunology of…
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Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation selects Cory Anderson as new CEO
The board of directors of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has appointed Cory Anderson as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization. He replaces Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury, who…
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XNA enplanements exceed 2024 record as of November
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Benton County has surpassed its 2024 enplanements, or passengers flying out, as of November. Between January and November, enplanements increased by 11.3% to 1.16…
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The Supply Side: Survey suggests consumers likely to overspend this holiday season
Even with sustained inflation, tariff impacts on prices for imported goods, and a softening job market, consumers are still likely to spend more than they budget this holiday season, according…
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Collier & Associates launches agent matcher
Fayetteville-based real estate company Collier & Associates recently launched, Agent Matcher, a website tool that matches buyers and sellers with a real estate agent. Stuart Collier, founder and principal broker…
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Donors give $775,000 to University of Arkansas scholarship
University of Arkansas alumni and a student recently contributed $775,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship. The UA’s Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign is a three-year initiative to expand educational…
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Carnall, Spradling elementary schools in Fort Smith recommended for closure
The Fort Smith Public School Board on Monday (Dec. 15) heard a proposal from school administration to close Carnall and Spradling elementary schools. The “rightsizing” process has already resulted in…
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Chandler Equipment invests $14 million into expansion
Chandler Equipment, a Springdale-based manufacturer and supplier of truck accessories, announced Monday (Dec. 15) the acquisition of 50,000 square feet of facility space, a rebranding and leadership changes as it…
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Mike Preston wearing a new hat in the business arena
Former Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston is wearing a new hat these days — a hard hat. Preston was recently named CEO of CDI Contractors, a construction firm owned…
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Department of Agriculture implements rice in schools pilot program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture continues to move forward with the implementation of the Arkansas Rice in Schools Pilot Program, an initiative designed to increase the use of Arkansas-grown rice…
by - December 15, 2025 12:31 pm
Christmas traditions celebrated at A-State heritage sites
The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites celebrate historical places across the region. Two of the heritage sites, the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational…
by - December 15, 2025 12:14 pm
Health tech innovation program kicks off next year in Northwest Arkansas
A new health innovation program in Northwest Arkansas aims to address the lack of pathways that the region’s nonprofits have to access and implement health and community technology tools offered…
by - December 15, 2025 12:02 pm
Then and Now: Matt Waller builds what lasts through leadership
For Matt Waller, 61, leadership is about uplifting others, a lesson he attributes to a quote he read as a high school senior by motivational speaker Zig Ziglar: “You can…
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Fort Smith begins to gather citizen input for ACME property use plan
Flood mitigation is the primary focus of planning for former ACME Brick Yard property in Fort Smith, but ideas and designs for “recreational amenities” may also be part of the…
by - December 14, 2025 5:13 pm
Dr. Robin Myers named interim president for Arkansas State University System
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees named Dr. Robin Myers, the retired ASU-Mountain Home chancellor who served as interim system president in 2024, to serve again as interim…
by - December 14, 2025 1:16 pm
Executive Summary: Parker focused on securing ‘greatness’ for others, region
Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Metro Daily News Executive Summary series is focused on looking under the title, so to speak, of a business, government, and non-profit executive in the…
by - December 14, 2025 12:22 pm
Resolution could give Fort Smith full operational control of Parrot Island Waterpark
Fort Smith Director Kevin Settle understands the Parrot Island Waterpark controversy, but said the amenity that has more than 100,000 annual visitors will have a “long-term benefit” for the city,…
by - December 14, 2025 8:57 am
Sen. Boozman sees bipartisan effort forthcoming on health care
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., was busier than normal this week with votes on health care and steering agricultural policy with President Donald Trump and the White House. Boozman voted…
by - December 14, 2025 8:11 am
Arkansas native Chris Turner leading Yum! Brands
Chris Turner, who was raised in Dewitt, Ark., has risen through the ranks to lead Yum! Brands, one of the most iconic American food brands in the world. Turner took…