by - March 1, 2023 11:51 am
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas Inc. announced Wednesday (March 1) that Chelsea O’Kelley has been named director of communications. In this role, O’Kelley will coordinate and…
by - March 1, 2023 11:21 am
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector fell in February for the fourth consecutive month, but the activity was not as weak as it was in January, according to the Institute…
by - March 1, 2023 9:25 am
Feral swine causes more than $1.5 billion in damage to agriculture fields around the country each year. In Arkansas, it is estimated that the damage is about $19 million annually….
by - March 1, 2023 9:15 am
Tanglewood Lodge, a family-owned business on Beaver Lake in Benton County, closed after a Feb. 6 fire, but the significantly damaged building east of Rogers is expected to be restored….
by - March 1, 2023 7:34 am
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announced Monday (Feb. 27) it will acquire 45 fuel and convenience retail sites from Big Red Stores, an Arkansas-based company originally founded in 1997 by Doug and…
by - March 1, 2023 7:18 am
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA) re-entry services has now expanded to 17 locations across the state, including an additional 11 since December 2021. This expansion has had a significant local…
by - February 28, 2023 6:51 pm
Delta Regional Authority Co-Chairman Dr. Corey Wiggins grew up in a rural part of Mississippi, about nine miles from Hazlehurst, a town of 4,000 residents. From an early age, he…
by - February 28, 2023 6:47 pm
For commercial produce growers, keeping produce free of microbial contamination and reducing foodborne illness is critical to the health and success of their business. To support these efforts, the University…
by - February 28, 2023 6:42 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS Act will be the largest investment in public schools in Arkansas history, the House sponsor told members of the House Education Committee Tuesday (Feb. 28), but…
by - February 28, 2023 6:01 pm
The state of Arkansas announced Tuesday (Feb. 28) a new partnership between nearly 30 organizations that will work together to bring a technology-focused, digital marketing approach to recruiting and supporting…
by - February 28, 2023 5:35 pm
The Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education tabled any action until mid-October on whether students living in the Barling Elementary High School Attendance Zone should switch from attending high…
by - February 28, 2023 5:11 pm
Westrock Coffee Co. announced Tuesday (Feb. 28) it has acquired Bixby Roasting Co., a specialty-grade roaster that is a leader in the emerging influencer-led brand space. The terms of the…
by - February 28, 2023 5:07 pm
Fort Smith sales tax revenue began 2023 strong, as has been the trend for the past few years. The January sales tax report shows the city’s share of the 1%…
by - February 28, 2023 4:17 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest announced Tuesday (Feb. 28) the sale of its FleetNet segment to Cox Automotive in a $100 million cash deal. The maintenance and repair unit of ArcBest generated…
by - February 28, 2023 3:25 pm
Wichita, Kan.-based Equity Bank has promoted Justin Harris of Harrison to president of the company’s Ozark Mountain region in Arkansas. That includes banks in Harrison, Berryville, Eureka Springs and Pea…
by - February 28, 2023 12:15 pm
Rogers agency Engine, a consumer packaged goods (CPG) omnichannel software business, has acquired software development firm EverTEX Solutions of Bentonville. The company did not disclose the financial details of the transaction….
by - February 28, 2023 11:14 am
Little Rock-based independent wealth management firm Legacy Capital, a registered investment adviser (RIA), has expanded its reach by opening a new office in Northwest Arkansas. Brian Wood, Michael Peebles and…
by - February 27, 2023 9:13 pm
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill believes $80 million in Fort Smith consent decree work, a likely new military mission in the city, a strong medical community, and upcoming construction on…
by - February 27, 2023 6:39 pm
Despite a global pandemic, record inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain disruptions, Jonesboro Unlimited, the city’s economic development organization, reported Monday (Feb. 27) that during the last year the…
by - February 27, 2023 4:51 pm
Rising interest rates in 2022 put a halt on two years of record Fort Smith metro home sales. The metro had 3,827 homes sales in 2022, down 13% from 4,400…
