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Scholarship endowed for A-State student who died before graduation

A scholarship has been established at Arkansas State University to honor a student who tragically lost her life one month before she was set to graduate. The Ella K. Gall…

Fayetteville banker, Dallas real estate investor Hayden McIlroy dies

William Hayden McIlroy Jr., a Dallas real estate investor and Fayetteville bank owner, died Sunday (April 19). He sold McIlroy Bank to Arvest Bank in 1986 before moving to Dallas, where…

UAFS, UAMS agreement to help advance health care careers

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) graduates will soon have an easier path to pursue a health care career thanks to an “accelerated pathways” agreement between the university and…

Dick’s House of Sport to anchor 37-acre Concord Commons project in Lowell

Coraopolis, Pa.-based retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to open its first large-format store in Arkansas as part of a 37-acre mixed-use development announced Monday (April 20) to be built southeast…

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett to speak in Bentonville

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art said Monday (April 20) that Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett will be the next guest in its Building Bridges speaker series. Ken Burns,…

UA to mark completion of west Fayetteville solar facility

University of Arkansas and solar energy sector officials are set to gather Wednesday (April 22) in west Fayetteville to unveil a new solar facility that is part of the university’s…

Arkansas strawberry crop off to an early start

Arkansas’ strawberry crop is running a little early this year, according to Amanda McWhirt, extension fruit and vegetable specialist for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Many growers across the…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: A community survey request, consent decree work, and ‘Autism Works’

Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Community Survey The Future Fort Smith Committee is asking residents to complete the Future Fort Smith Community Survey, a short…

Then and Now: Carmen Kingston moves into regional management at Sam’s Club

Carmen Kingston believes she’s “an example of how ordinary can become extraordinary, when empowered and supported by others.” As regional general manager, vice president for Sam’s Club’s east region, Kingston…

DreamMaker wins first place in contest

Rogers-based home remodeling company DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest Arkansas said it recently earned first place in Showplace Cabinetry’s New Product Design Contest for DreamMaker’s Scandinavian Modern Remodel, a…

More personnel, investment expected with expanded FMS mission at Ebbing

Efforts to expand the foreign pilot training mission at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith took a critical step forward with completion of an environmental review that would…

Hendrix College launches work experience into curriculum

All incoming Hendrix College students will spend a junior year semester in the work world as part of their degree program through the new ‘Via Hendrix’ program announced April 17….

Simmons First sees year-over-year profits grow

Simmons First National Corp., parent company of Simmons Bank, posted higher first quarter income and profits from a year ago as the Pine Bluff-based financial giant saw loan growth and…

Northside High School student surprised with $60,000 scholarship

Fort Smith Northside High School senior Anthony Mendez received a $60,000 scholarship surprise Thursday (April 16) during a school assembly event. The scholarship is from Oklahoma City-based OG&E and its…

Steve Forbes visits Bentonville, praises Sam Walton, entrepreneurship

Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, spoke Thursday (April 16) about the importance of a stable currency in encouraging economic growth, artificial intelligence (AI) and health care innovation,…

Jones Center and Walmart to create a regional volunteer center

The Jones Center for Families in Springdale received a $1.2 million grant from Walmart and its foundation to establish the Northwest Arkansas Regional Volunteer Center, slated to open in 2027…

Arkansas metro job numbers revised, most areas see job gains in January

Major jobs data revisions with the seven metro areas in or connected to Arkansas show lower historic nonfarm job numbers in the major metro areas. The January report shows continued…

Chamber leaders discuss economy at NEA Outstanding Business Awards luncheon

Chambers executives from across Northeast Arkansas gathered earlier this week at Talk Business & Politics’ NEA Outstanding Business Awards luncheon held in Jonesboro to discuss the region’s economy. Allison Hestand,…

Tenaris to invest $11.7 million in Hickman plant

Tenaris, a metal tubular manufacturing facility, will invest $11.7 million in its Hickman operations, located in Mississippi County. The company, based in Luxembourg, announced that the money will be used…

UA Trustees name new ASMSA chief

The board of trustees of the University of Arkansas approved Thursday (April 16) the selection of Derek McDowell, Ph.D., director of secondary academics for the Amarillo (Texas) Independent School District,…