by - September 7, 2022 4:10 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock said Wednesday (Sept. 7) it exceeded its enrollment predictions and is experiencing record-setting growth for first-time freshmen, transfer, and graduate students for the…
by - September 7, 2022 3:53 pm
Tyson Foods has pledged $2.5 million to address food insecurity by partnering with Feeding America member food banks. The gift comes in addition to 2.5 million pounds of meat, which…
by - September 7, 2022 3:45 pm
Walmart seeks to raise $5 billion in operating capital through four separate bond issues ahead of expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Also, the Bentonville-based retailer announced Wednesday (Sept. 7)…
by - September 7, 2022 12:47 pm
Jobless rates in seven of the eight metro areas within or including parts of Arkansas were down compared with July 2021, and all areas posted year-over-year job gains. The largest…
by - September 7, 2022 11:12 am
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to eight students attending Arkansas universities with agricultural programs. The universities include Arkansas State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University…
by - September 7, 2022 11:02 am
Arkana Laboratories announced plans Wednesday (Sept. 7) to expand its Little Rock operations adding another 20 jobs this year and growing by another 74 workers over the next five years….
by - September 7, 2022 10:02 am
Batesville-chartered First Community Bank has hired Austin Simpson and Tim Doyle to lead its Northwest Arkansas lending team. They both previously worked for Bank OZK. First Community Bank has received…
by - September 7, 2022 6:31 am
Minneapolis-based Artspace Projects, in partnership with Little Rock-based Windgate Foundation, announced plans Tuesday (Sept. 6) to advance a new mixed-use project for artists in Little Rock’s East Village neighborhood, the…
by - September 6, 2022 7:06 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (Sept. 6) appointed Simmons Bank Executive Vice President Lisa Hunter and Little Rock School Board member Jeff Wood to serve on the Arkansas State Board…
by - September 6, 2022 4:55 pm
Walmart has over the years made several attempts to improve the beef quality it sells. Last week, the retail giant invested a minority stake in Sustainable Beef, a rancher and…
by - September 6, 2022 4:38 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will have an on-campus daycare for children of students and possibly staff and faculty starting in fall 2023, thanks to a partnership with…
by - September 6, 2022 3:36 pm
Batesville-based Lyon College and Entegrity Energy Partners signed two agreements to enter into a partnership that is expected to generate approximately $2.5 million in energy cost savings for the Batesville…
by - September 6, 2022 1:13 pm
Tontitown-based printer Moxy Ox changed hands in the fall of 2012, and the new owners are marking the 10-year milestone. Moxy Ox began as the in-house printing and advertising division…
by - September 6, 2022 11:51 am
Carmel, Ind.-based regional transmission organization Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has added electric storage resources to its market portfolio for the first time as it prepares for a larger share…
by - September 6, 2022 9:55 am
Inflation has impacted consumers for the better part of a year, but it has also led to increased cropland acre values, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA’s…
by - September 6, 2022 9:50 am
Chad Hooten has been hired as public relations specialist at the Arkansas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest agriculture advocacy organization. He will work as a multi-media storyteller as part of…
by - September 6, 2022 9:05 am
Rock Region METRO will launch the METRO Connect Conway public micro transit service zone in the Faulkner County city in late October. Rock Region is hosting two public information meetings…
by - September 6, 2022 8:55 am
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the call for nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW Awards recognize SBA-assisted small businesses’ inspirational achievements and…
by - September 6, 2022 8:08 am
Cross County Bank of Wynne announced Tuesday (Sept. 6) a plan to unify the organization under a new name: Cross Bank. Currently, Cross County Bank operates four offices in Cross…
by - September 5, 2022 10:43 am
In collaboration with investor Nex Cubed, GE Healthcare recently selected Fayetteville-based digital healthcare company CardioWise for the inaugural Edison Accelerator in Canada. Executives said that the accelerator could lead to…
