by - August 5, 2024 5:15 pm
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro continues to come in well under that of the record-breaking 2023. Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren reported combined July building permit values…
by - August 5, 2024 4:16 pm
Arkansas State University has selected Elisabeth Engel as the director of Arkansas State University Museum, said Dr. Will McLean, senior vice provost for Academic Affairs and Research on Monday (Aug….
by - August 5, 2024 3:57 pm
Ahead of restaurant week (Aug. 18-24), Visit Bentonville has released a study showing that visitors spent an average of $77 in a city restaurant in 2023, up from $73 in…
by - August 5, 2024 3:47 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will not only once again take up the subject of new slides at Parrot Island Waterpark, but is expected to consider a lease proposal…
by - August 5, 2024 11:03 am
Tyson Foods on Monday (Aug. 5) reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $191 million, a wide swing from a $417 million loss in the same quarter of 2023. Revenue was…
by - August 5, 2024 10:26 am
A deal to acquire a 38-unit multifamily development on Valley Oaks Lane in Centerton recently tipped the scales at $8.42 million. The purchase price equals $221,710 per unit. BSE Valley…
by - August 5, 2024 10:04 am
Arkansas is receiving $310,000 from the National Institutes of Health as part of a larger program to support the collection of maternal health data being collected by the University of…
by - August 5, 2024 9:04 am
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank announced Monday (Aug. 5) that it has promoted Chris Evans to president and CEO of the bank’s mortgage division, effective immediately. He replaces Pete Boomer who left the…
by - August 5, 2024 8:22 am
The Arkansas Broadcasters Association (ABA) has selected the inaugural class of the Arkansas Broadcasters Hall of Fame. “We are proud to recognize these five outstanding individuals. They’ve each enjoyed stellar…
by - August 5, 2024 7:39 am
As conservative members of the Arkansas General Assembly, we are committed to advancing policies that strengthen our nation’s economic foundation, protect American jobs, and uphold the principles of fairness laid out in the…
by - August 4, 2024 6:43 pm
Encore Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Encore Bank, announced Phillip Jett as CEO. It also confirmed the role of Burt Hicks as Encore’s president and chief strategy &…
by - August 4, 2024 6:39 pm
Little Rock-based Baptist Health announced two promotions to its systemwide leadership. Joni Stephenson has been promoted to corporate vice president of human resources for Baptist Health. She has been in…
by - August 4, 2024 6:21 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reported its second highest fundraising year, raising more than $40.8 million through gifts and philanthropic grants in the 2024 fiscal year. It…
by - August 4, 2024 4:16 pm
A recent mid-year 2024 industrial property update from Palmer Hays suggests that industrial space is still a growing market in Northwest Arkansas, but recent trends show some cooling. Hays, an…
by - August 4, 2024 4:03 pm
As Walmart’s grocery business grows, the retailer plans to transform the supply chain that feeds the food and consumables business. Groceries accounted for more than $264 billion of Walmart’s U.S….
by - August 4, 2024 3:53 pm
The daughter of a small-town lawyer, Kristin Pawlik wasn’t sure exactly what she would do once she graduated college. She had thoughts of being a journalist until she learned of…
by - August 2, 2024 12:30 pm
Arkansas tax revenue began the new fiscal year (July 2024-June 2025) with $614 million, down 4.3% compared with July 2023, and 0.3% above the budget forecast, according to a report…
by - August 2, 2024 8:19 am
In the face of “macroeconomic headwinds,” Fort Smith-based ArcBest was able to post a 16% gain in second quarter net income compared to the same quarter in 2023. Much of…
by - August 1, 2024 6:40 pm
The Arkansas Real Estate Commission has dismissed a complaint against the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) and its executive director related to a 2% payment to the executive director with…
by - August 1, 2024 5:58 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced Thursday (Aug. 1) the release of over $5.2 million in federal…
