by - March 9, 2026 10:05 am
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Arkansas Health Care Association are partnering to expand access to creative aging programs at the association’s member facilities across the state. This…
by - March 8, 2026 8:49 am
Serving on two crucial House committees has U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, hopping these days. The First District Congressman is part of the Gang of Eight due to his role…
by - March 7, 2026 10:53 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ‘HerStory’ at the Museum The Fort Smith Museum of History is hosting “History Alive HerStory” as part of Women’s History…
by - March 7, 2026 6:49 am
Entergy Arkansas filed documents with the Arkansas Public Service Commission this week that will raise residential rates through a new state law aimed at phasing in rate increases more systematically…
by - March 6, 2026 4:30 pm
An early look at ArcBest’s first quarter activity suggests that too much capacity and not enough demand continues to result in freight-sector “softness” being a challenge for the Fort Smith-based…
by - March 6, 2026 3:53 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. is expected to post a loss and a slight revenue increase in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as the company implements a multiphase cost-control strategy….
by - March 6, 2026 10:01 am
Chicago-based food company Conagra Brands said Friday (March 6) that it will invest about $220 million to expand its chicken production capacity at its Fayetteville plant. The investment is expected…
by - March 5, 2026 7:07 pm
The U.S. outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.4% of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, and 2.6% of the Arkansas GDP in 2024, according to a report posted…
by - March 5, 2026 6:22 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith wants to provide almost $3 million in scholarships through its “Lion’s Share” program, but prospective students must submit applications online by June 1….
by - March 5, 2026 6:14 pm
Experience Fayetteville, the city’s tourism marketing agency, and Downtown Fayetteville Coalition are working together to launch three new events that will take place this year in the Upper Ramble in…
by - March 5, 2026 6:05 pm
Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System said Thursday (March 5) that it has agreed to purchase Springdale-based Northwest Health, a subsidiary of Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems. Freeman will pay $112…
by - March 5, 2026 3:24 pm
The Fuel Accelerator, a program of Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Foundation and an innovation hub for new technologies, recently announced its fourth HealthTech cohort and a new entrepreneur in residence. A…
by - March 5, 2026 11:48 am
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro area rebounded in February. Permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren totaled $25.078 million in February, 81.6% higher than $1.81 million…
by - March 4, 2026 8:47 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders proposed Wednesday (March 4) a $6.6 billion balanced budget for lawmakers to consider in the upcoming April fiscal session. The budget includes a 3% spending increase and…
by - March 4, 2026 5:14 pm
A $100,000 donation from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship. The endowed scholarship honors…
by - March 4, 2026 5:05 pm
Walmart merchant and sourcing teams are hitting the road in search of products made, grown, or assembled in the United States. The retail giant will make 8 regional stops between…
by - March 4, 2026 3:32 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods and the University of Arkansas inked a five-year deal to sponsor all varsity sports played at the state’s flagship university. Terms of the deal designed to help…
by - March 4, 2026 12:48 pm
Lauren Blanco, co-founder and owner of Markham & Fitz Chocolate, views life as an adventure. “It underlies a lot of decisions and how we’ve lived our lives so far,” she…
by - March 4, 2026 12:38 pm
The downtown Fort Smith St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl will have a bit of thunder this year. Fort Smith natives Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams, members of the Oklahoma City…
by - March 3, 2026 10:36 pm
Fayetteville voters approved a $375.5 million bond issue for sewer plant and infrastructure upgrades, street and park improvements, and a new aquatic center, fire station and animal shelter. All nine items…
