by - August 1, 2023 10:12 am
Rogers-based Beaty Capital Group (BCG), which owns TempleLive in downtown Fort Smith, has obtained an $8.1 million construction loan for a second phase of renovation of the more than 100-year-old…
by - July 31, 2023 4:58 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest and its subsidiary ABF Freight have a “meaningful” chance of turning the failure of Yellow into bottom-line green, according to investor notes from Stephens Inc. issued Monday…
by - July 31, 2023 3:53 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will purchase 13 zero-emission electric trucks from Phoenix-based manufacturer Nikola Corp., according to a Monday (July 31) news release. The announcement to acquire…
by - July 31, 2023 2:11 pm
Henderson State University Chancellor Chuck Ambrose will step down, effective Sept. 15. The school announced details Monday (July 31). “I am grateful for Dr. Ambrose’s leadership and the work by everyone…
by - July 31, 2023 1:46 pm
UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj says the U.S. economy is not too hot and not too cool; it’s transitioning from high inflation and a near recession at just the…
by - July 31, 2023 12:43 pm
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. has hired attorneys Allison Gladden, Kimberly Glover and Emily Runyon to its statewide litigation practice. Gladden is a bankruptcy attorney and joins the…
by - July 31, 2023 12:25 pm
The Alex Foundation has announced the selection of six recipients for this year’s Heart and Treasure Award. The award recipients will be recognized during Alex Foundation’s benefit and program Sunday,…
by - July 31, 2023 12:13 pm
Mariah Hatta was named as the new executive director of Arkansans for the Arts, which was founded in 2014. Seed funding for the organization was provided by the Windgate Foundation…
by - July 31, 2023 12:09 pm
The $3.515 million sale of an office building used by the Social Security Administration was the top June property deal in Sebastian County, according to information provided by the office…
by - July 31, 2023 11:54 am
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information. The referendum effort to repeal the LEARNS Act, Gov. Sarah Sanders’ education reform law, fell less than 500 signatures short…
by - July 31, 2023 10:56 am
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved Arkansas State University’s outline for its College of Veterinary Medicine, including the potential for 40 new faculty and staff positions dedicated to…
by - July 30, 2023 10:43 am
Bentonville-based Outdoor Cap, one of the country’s largest headwear suppliers, is ranked No. 25 on the PPAI Top 100, an inaugural ranking of industry leaders by the trade group Promotional…
by - July 30, 2023 6:33 am
With no known cure, being diagnosed with arthritis can feel deflating, especially for individuals experiencing debilitating pain, stiffness or limited mobility. Fortunately, a growing number of treatments are available to…
by - July 29, 2023 5:15 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Brooks has granted a preliminary injunction against implementation of Act 372, a law that allows books…
by - July 29, 2023 10:40 am
A study by Attest suggests inflation changed consumer behavior, with 73% of respondents preferring private-label brands even as the economy improves. The study found that 90% bargain hunt when grocery…
by - July 29, 2023 8:54 am
Eighty-four Arkansas private educational providers have been approved by the state Department of Education to accept students qualifying for education freedom accounts through the LEARNS Act. Most schools are faith-based,…
by - July 28, 2023 11:18 am
On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ceased negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Chief among their concerns was the rise of artificial…
by - July 28, 2023 10:12 am
Fewer orders and smaller shipments were primarily responsible for a 60.5% decline in second quarter net income at Fort Smith-based ArcBest, the company reported Friday (July 28). Revenue in the…
by - July 27, 2023 8:08 pm
The Arkansas Public Service Commission (PSC) outlined on Thursday (July 27) a process for Summit Utilities to discontinue its suspension of late fees and disconnections. “Based on the evidence in…
by - July 27, 2023 2:24 pm
The Arkansas Humanities Council, an Arkansas non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for Humanities, is seeking proposals for Black History and Culture grants before the upcoming August 15 deadline. These…
