by - July 5, 2022 6:58 pm
Stephanie Stipins, executive director of the Greater Fort Smith Association of Homebuilders (GFSHBA), died early Tuesday morning (July 5) following complications from a recent surgery. She was 47. “I am…
by - July 5, 2022 3:43 pm
The second annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will be held July 21-23, in downtown Paragould. The event is presented by the Collins Theatre Foundation with support from KASU, as well…
by - July 5, 2022 2:53 pm
The previously estimated Arkansas budget surplus of $1.473 billion grew to a record $1.628 billion, which resulted in Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (July 5) calling for an Aug. 8…
by - July 5, 2022 1:49 pm
Little Rock-based Lexicon, Inc., a steel fabrication and construction company, announced Tuesday (July 5) it has acquired Universal Limited, Inc. of Trussville, Ala. Terms of the private deal were not…
by - July 5, 2022 1:18 pm
Baptist Health has made several leadership changes at its hospitals in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Malvern and Arkadelphia. The Little Rock-based hospital system announced the following appointments: Mike Perkins…
by - July 5, 2022 1:10 pm
Rogers-based retail agency Harvest Group announced Tuesday (July 5) the acquisition of Minneapolis-based Target brokerage Three Sixty Sales. Financial terms were not disclosed. According to a news release, the acquisition…
by - July 5, 2022 11:57 am
A transition to more digital offerings was already on the horizon for banks. However, the pandemic amplified digital demand, forcing the industry to begin an evolution that was likely five…
by - July 5, 2022 10:00 am
Batesville-chartered First Community Bank is planning an expansion into Northwest Arkansas. The company said Tuesday (July 5) that it will soon open a loan production office (LPO) in Rogers and, pending regulatory…
by - July 4, 2022 6:26 pm
Little Rock-based Encore Bank launched a new business line, Association Banking by Encore, with the appointment of 25-year community association executive and banking veteran Patti DuBuque. As executive vice president…
by - July 4, 2022 6:20 pm
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 class of inductees. Five new inductees will be honored at the 2022 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at…
by - July 4, 2022 6:05 pm
Entergy Arkansas officials announced late last week they have issued a request for proposals for 1,000 megawatts of solar and wind generation resources and emissions-free renewables. The new project would…
by - July 4, 2022 5:10 pm
Northeast Arkansas electric vehicle manufacturer, Envirotech, has entered into a $27 million agreement with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The agreement will aid in facility construction and expansion in Osceola,…
by - July 4, 2022 2:08 pm
A new report released by Bentonville think tank Heartland Forward outlines strategies for building a robust healthcare workforce in the heartland. According to the study, thousands of jobs remain unfilled…
by - July 3, 2022 10:41 am
Discount retailers often win and retain share in recessions combined with rising prices. Walmart is the largest U.S. grocer and is known for low prices no matter the economic conditions….
by - June 30, 2022 3:52 pm
Julie Linck, chief administrator of environment for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, recently provided updates about the committee making recommendations on using the federal infrastructure money available to…
by - June 30, 2022 10:22 am
The Arkansas Department of Labor has recognized Rockline Industries’ 370,000-square-foot Springdale manufacturing plant for achieving 15 million safe work hours without a lost time accident (LTA). According to a news…
by - June 30, 2022 9:20 am
Officials backing a new four-year medical school in Bentonville disclosed the next steps in its development Thursday (June 30), including a new name, building plans and location. The independent, nonprofit…
by - June 29, 2022 8:38 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) will be the first site in the nation to enroll patients in a therapeutic clinical trial designed to fundamentally change how children with acute leukemias are…
by - June 29, 2022 8:15 pm
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) announced Wednesday (June 29) the promotions of Joy Barlogie to director of marketing, Diana Long to director of community engagement, and Stasha…
by - June 29, 2022 7:02 pm
More than 1,100 hopeful suppliers took part in Walmart’s 9th Annual Open Call pitch held in Bentonville on Wednesday (June 29). Walmart and Sam’s Club held almost 1,200 meetings Wednesday…
