by - March 7, 2026 10:53 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ‘HerStory’ at the Museum The Fort Smith Museum of History is hosting “History Alive HerStory” as part of Women’s History…
by - March 5, 2026 6:22 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith wants to provide almost $3 million in scholarships through its “Lion’s Share” program, but prospective students must submit applications online by June 1….
by - March 4, 2026 5:14 pm
A $100,000 donation from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship. The endowed scholarship honors…
by - March 4, 2026 3:32 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods and the University of Arkansas inked a five-year deal to sponsor all varsity sports played at the state’s flagship university. Terms of the deal designed to help…
by - March 3, 2026 9:47 pm
New University of Arkansas Head Football Coach Ryan Silverfield wants to create a culture where players are “ALL IN.” While he can’t predict how many games the Razorbacks will win,…
by - March 2, 2026 10:08 am
Northwest Arkansas Council and Accenture released Monday (March 2) a study to help the region’s health care workforce prepare for and better understand the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on…
by - March 1, 2026 10:23 am
The Little Rock-based Rose Law firm has announced the promotion of two attorneys in Northwest Arkansas, with one in the Rogers office and another in the firm’s Bentonville office. NEW…
by - February 28, 2026 7:27 pm
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Leadership Crawford County Applications for the 2027 Class of Leadership Crawford County are now open, and the application deadline is…
by - February 26, 2026 9:40 am
John Brown University in Siloam Springs will host former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft for its annual Ray and Laurine Barnett Civic Leadership Series. Ashcroft was the 79th U.S. attorney…
by - February 25, 2026 11:41 am
The University of Arkansas has established a partnership with Oak View Group to secure live event bookings at the 76,000-seat Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and the 19,000-seat Bud Walton…
by - February 25, 2026 7:47 am
The Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas released its inaugural Impact Report, which shows that it has had a more than $15.8 million economic effect over…
by - February 24, 2026 3:27 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest announced Tuesday (Feb. 24) it is donating $500,000 to the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith and $250,000 to the Fort Kids Children’s Museum that is planned…
by - February 24, 2026 11:09 am
Almost $14 million in ongoing and planned construction projects, including a new trophy case at Southside High School, were reviewed Monday (Feb. 23) by the Fort Smith Public School Board….
by - February 21, 2026 8:06 pm
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Consent Decree Work The city of Fort Smith recently completed more than $8.1 million in sewer system improvements mandated by…
by - February 20, 2026 4:48 pm
Arkansas is the only U.S. state that does not guarantee 12-month postpartum insurance coverage through Medicaid for low-income mothers. The Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) is calling on…
by - February 18, 2026 2:01 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences invested $2.8 million to open the UAMS Health Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Bentonville. The facility, in the Blume building at 609…
by - February 18, 2026 1:14 pm
Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with the accreditation process and construction of facilities proceeding as expected. ASU- Jonesboro Chancellor Dr. Todd…
by - February 17, 2026 7:41 pm
Two higher education institutions in Northeast Arkansas will work in concert to help better train the region’s workforce. Black River Technical College and Williams Baptist University formally signed a workforce…
by - February 17, 2026 1:25 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (Feb. 17) that it has received $3.5 million from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The federal award will allow the High-Density Electronics…
by - February 17, 2026 1:21 pm
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville will host a conversation with Ken Burns, an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Building Bridges: An Evening with Ken Burns will take place from…
