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Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic trends lower in May
Fort Smith Regional Airport enplanements reversed course in May with a more than 2% decline, with traffic numbers out of the airport in the first five months of 2026 essentially…
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Tyson Family Foundation to give $500,000 for NWA Pride Weekend
Northwest Arkansas Equality Inc. in Fayetteville will receive $500,000 from the Tyson Family Foundation to be a presenting sponsor of NWA Pride Weekend through 2030. The 22nd NWA Pride is…
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Experience Fayetteville releases marketing, sales plan to public
Experience Fayetteville, the tourism marketing agency for the city of Fayetteville, said Monday (June 15) that it will release its first public marketing and sales plan, combining into a single…
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Turn Key denies ‘defects and deficiencies’ allegations with Peak work
Fort Smith-based Turn Key Construction Management has denied allegations by the Fort Smith Public School District related to problems with the district’s Peak Innovation Center, saying the district was notified…
by - June 14, 2026 9:41 pm
Rep. Carol Dalby sworn in as president of Arkansas Bar Association
State Rep. Carol Dalby, R-Texarkana, was sworn in as president of the Arkansas Bar Association on Friday (June 12) at the bar’s state convention at Oaklawn Resort in Hot Springs….
by - June 14, 2026 11:43 am
Then and Now: Purpose-driven business important to Jeff Clapper
Jeff Clapper believes business exists as a force for good in the world. “Business can balance profit and purpose,” he said. “Business can be purpose-driven and create benefits for all…
by - June 14, 2026 11:37 am
The Compass Report: Relative declines seen in Arkansas metro economies
Although job numbers were up broadly, rising jobless rates, declines in manufacturing and construction jobs, and moderation in building activity resulted in lower grades among the four Arkansas metro economies…
by - June 13, 2026 1:41 pm
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ArcBest goes electric, Baptist Health nurse receives national award
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Tesla Trucks Fort Smith-based ArcBest, through its ABF Freight subsidiary, has purchased to Class 8 Tesla semi trucks….
by - June 13, 2026 11:11 am
Consumers expected to spend $27.9 billion for Father’s Day
Father’s Day spending could reach $27.9 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) survey report. In line with previous years, 77% of consumers plan to celebrate Father’s…
by - June 13, 2026 8:37 am
Kevin Costner advocates for national parks during Congressional hearing in Hot Springs
Just outside of Hot Springs National Park, a field hearing was held Friday (June 12) by members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources who heard testimony and advocacy for…
by - June 12, 2026 5:37 am
The 9th annual Juneteenth celebration slated for Jonesboro
KLEK 102.5 FM General Manager LaGanzie Kale told Talk Business & Politics the radio station is set to host the 9th annual Juneteenth celebration in Jonesboro. It’s a weeklong community…
by - June 12, 2026 5:33 am
Applications being sought for Farmers Market Promotion Program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Farmers Market Promotion Program, an initiative made possible through continued support from Farm Credit. Applications will be accepted until available funds…
by - June 11, 2026 5:30 pm
Stevens to lead architecture school at the University of Arkansas
James Stevens, architecture professor at Clemson University, has been named dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas. UA Provost Indrajeet Chaubey said…
by - June 11, 2026 2:20 pm
Fort Smith metro home sales up almost 4% through April
There were 1,010 homes sold in the Fort Smith metro between January and April, up 3.8% compared with the same period in 2025. The gain is up against a 2025…
by - June 11, 2026 2:12 pm
Bjarke Ingels Group to plan, design 422,000-square-foot university in Bentonville
The Walton family said Thursday (June 11) that Copenhagen, Denmark-based BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group has been selected to plan and design a new university for the site of the former Walmart Home…
by - June 11, 2026 11:20 am
Retail sales rose 7.19% in May despite inflation, tariff costs
Retail sales rose 7.19% in May, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), better than the 5.73% gain in April. For the first five months of 2026, retail sales rose…
by - June 11, 2026 11:07 am
Northwest Arkansas Council hires regional workforce program director
The Northwest Arkansas Council has hired David Giesige as the founding executive director of a new regional workforce program designed to connect employers, educators and community partners around workforce needs….
by - June 10, 2026 4:07 pm
Leadership Banking Series returns to A-State
The annual Arkansas State University Leadership in Banking Series is set to return for the 2026-27 year. The six monthly sessions bring banking professionals from across the region together to…
by - June 10, 2026 3:38 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum matching campaign tops $5 million
Little Rock residents Pat and Jim Wallis have pledged $500,000 to support the U.S. Marshals Museum’s “New Frontier of Giving” matching campaign. The campaign, first announced in March, was created…
by - June 10, 2026 3:10 pm
Arkansas Tourism Ticker: 2% tourism tax revenue up more than 9% early 2026
Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax revenue rose more than 9% in the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. The tax set a new February record…