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Fort Smith sales tax revenue trending lower through April

Fort Smith sales tax revenue was a little stronger in April than it had been through the first quarter of 2025, but numbers are still under those budgeted for the…

Arkansas Dental Centers opens clinic in Rogers

Arkansas Dental Centers recently opened a clinic at 3903 W. Financial Parkway in Rogers. It’s the company’s 11th location in Arkansas. The new clinic is led by Dr. Matthew Harrison…

Ozark Prosthodontics provides care for Baptist Health program

Fayetteville-based Ozark Prosthodontics will provide in-network care for the Baptist Health Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, according to a news release. The nonprofit program offers comprehensive medical care…

Arkansas’ broadband director sees more investment on horizon

Glen Howie is coming up on his three-year work anniversary in Arkansas, and he has more than a billion reasons to celebrate. Howie is the state’s broadband director, and since…

Arkansas House Speaker Evans believes tax cuts will wait until fiscal session

Arkansas Speaker of the House Rep. Brian Evans, R-Cabot, was satisfied with his first legislative session in charge, but he thinks tax cuts may wait with the uncertainty around federal…

2 Fed presidents visit Northwest Arkansas, speak to area leaders

Two Federal Reserve District presidents discussed the importance of community banks and what the Fed and other federal agencies are doing to help them, such as through programs and events…

More vendors set for 2nd annual Fort Smith Food Truck Festival

The Fort Smith Downtown Business Association and Bar & Restaurant Committee will “proudly present” the 2nd Annual Fort Smith Food Truck Festival on June 21, at 601 Garrison Ave. Organizers…

Amanda Mathis leads Arkansas conservation efforts

Amanda Mathis recently became the Arkansas state conservationist after serving as the first Arkansas assistant state conservationist for partnerships. In her previous role, she collaborated with a broad conservation network…

Communities should define market audience, message, success

Communities should take the same approach as businesses in creating a marketing strategy. They should define their value proposition, their audience, their message, what channels they will use, and how…

Philander Smith University names Dr. Maurice Gipson as new president

The Philander Smith University board of trustees appointed Dr. Maurice D. Gipson as the institution’s 15th President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The announcement was made during a press…

Rebuild at Adelaide Hall location could begin in early fall

One can’t replace lost history, but it’s possible to build something that will become history. So believes Rick Griffin, who is working with Oklahoma City-based Bricktown Brewery to rebuild a…

Top Fort Smith Public Schools communication person resigns

For the second consecutive time in less than 18 months, the Fort Smith Public School District has suddenly found itself without a public relations-communications leader. Allan Marshall, who was announced…

Mercy opens Centerton clinic

Health care provider Mercy recently opened a 3,200-square-foot therapy clinic in Centerton, according to a news release. Mercy Therapy Clinic – Centerton is at 1317 E. Centerton Boulevard. The clinic…

Big River Steel, Atlas Steel donate $800,000 for Mississippi Co. ‘Work Here, Live Here’ program

Two of Mississippi County’s largest employers, Big River Steel and Atlas Tube, have both made renewed investments in the “Work Here, Live Here” housing incentive program, contributing more than $800,000…

Record low number of cotton gins in Arkansas; state acres projected to be down

The number of cotton gins in Arkansas is down to 26, tied for the lowest number of gins ever, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)….

Hager focused on ‘building relationships,’ full buildings in downtown Fort Smith

It’s been almost a year since Amanda Hager was named executive director of Main Street Fort Smith, formerly 64.6 Downtown. As the new director, she ushered in new branding and…

Anna Cannon named executive director of Helen Walton center

The Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center in Bentonville has appointed Anna Cannon as the center’s new executive director, according to a Thursday (May 22) news release. She begins in…

AC Hotel opens at the new Walmart home office

The 153-room AC Hotel Bentonville at 1201 S.E. Eighth St. in Bentonville recently opened at the entrance to the new 350-acre Walmart Home Office, according to a news release. AC…

Boosting entrepreneurs, community offerings are key focus for outdoor recreation economic growth

To capitalize on Arkansas’ growing outdoor recreation economy, state leaders are building and expanding resources to help entrepreneurs and communities with grants, startup accelerators, online marketing, and a new venture…

Advocates discuss the push for improved maternal outcomes in Arkansas

It’s been a little more than a year since Gov. Sarah Sanders signed an executive order to improve maternal and infant health. There has since been a flurry of activity…

UAPB researcher: Arkansas can grow shrimp in fresh water

Early childhood conference slated at A-State

Economics Arkansas appoints two

Fort Smith officials to review data center development rules