Business

Real Deals: 21 acres along I-49 in Rogers sell for $7 million

More than 21 acres of pasture and timber west of Interstate 49 in Rogers have a new owner after a recent transaction worth $7 million. The purchase price equals $332,418…

Arkansas medical marijuana sales down through June

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas were $140.3 million in the first six months of 2026, down 2.6% compared with the same period in 2025 when sales totaled $144 million, the…

Arvest to open first Texas location

Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank will open a loan production office in Frisco, Texas, later this year. It will be Arvest’s first Texas location. The new office will be in a new…

XNA announces nonstop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Benton County said Thursday (July 16) that United Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between XNA and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Sept….

Pediatrics Plus acquires Cynergy Rehab Group, Arkids Pediatric Day Centers

Pediatrics Plus, an Arkansas-founded pediatric healthcare provider, announced Thursday (July 16) the acquisition of Cynergy Rehab Group and Arkids Pediatric Day Centers. The move expands access to comprehensive pediatric therapy…

Little Rock Tech Park announces new leadership

The Little Rock Technology Park announced several key leadership appointments and significant progress on its Phase II expansion, positioning the organization for its next chapter of growth. The organization appointed…

Bentley Story named director of industrial accounts at Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas has promoted Bentley Story to director of industrial accounts, where he will lead the company’s efforts to further support some of the utility’s largest customers and state’s largest…

Conductor selects startups for 10x Growth Accelerator

Conductor, in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), announced the launch of the 10th cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator, marking a major milestone for one of Arkansas’…

AG Griffin announces $45 million settlement with Block, Inc.

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a $45 million multi-state settlement with Block, Inc., the company that operates the popular mobile payment platform Cash App. Arkansas’ portion of the settlement…

J.B. Hunt Q2 earnings jump 40%, revenue up 19%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a Lowell-based transportation services provider, posted double-digit gains in earnings and revenue in the second quarter amid an improving freight market. The company’s after-hours stock…

Home BancShares records record revenue in second quarter

Conway-based Home BancShares, the parent company of Centennial Bank, posted second-quarter revenue of $295.1 million, a record for the bank holding company, and up 8.9% compared to revenue in the…

Fort Smith metro job numbers down in May, tourism jobs set new record

Professional and Business Services sector job numbers continue to decline in the Fort Smith metro, with job numbers in the higher-paying category down more than 6% in May compared with…

Rausch Companies appoints new president, chief operating officer

Rausch Companies, the Fayetteville-based holding company behind Rosedale Communities, Missio Capital, Calara Land Development, and EnergyWorks, said Wednesday (July 15) that it has named Josh Carson as its new president…

Fort Smith metro building numbers down almost 19% through June

Building activity in the Fort Smith metro area grew again in June but remained down from the same time in 2025. Permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren…

Construction on largest solar array in US begins in Mississippi County

The largest solar array ever built in the U.S. will be in Mississippi County. Cypress Creek Energy and Google on Tuesday (July 14) joined community leaders, project partners, and elected…

UAMS, Mena Regional Health System enter co-management agreement

The Mena City Council and Mena Hospital Commissioners approved Tuesday (July 14) the signing of a co-management agreement between Mena Regional Health System and the University of Arkansas for Medical…

The Communications Group announces ownership transition

The Communications Group (ComGroup), one of Arkansas’ longest-operating independent full-service marketing, public relations and communications agencies, announced an ownership transition Tuesday (July 14). The agency is now jointly owned by…

Tempus fund acquires North Little Rock, Fayetteville buildings for $42 million

Five buildings spanning 336,242 square feet on about 22.5 acres in North Little Rock and Fayetteville recently changed hands for a combined $42.1 million. The purchase price equals $125 per…

Consumer price index slides to 3.5%, core inflation remains high

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 3.5% in June compared to a year ago, better than the 3.8% forecast by economists, according to Tuesday’s (July 14) report from…

More than $1 million invested into moxy

moxy, a Springdale-based provider of print, signage and visual communications services, recently completed a more than $1 million investment in equipment, technology and staff. The investment is designed to expand…