by - April 13, 2026 6:21 pm
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has selected Black River Technical College (BRTC) to be one of four affiliated colleges in the United States to offer “short-term gunsmithing courses to aspiring…
by - April 13, 2026 4:02 pm
KISR 93.7, the Fort Smith-based radio station long known for unique promotional events and coverage of the Fort Smith metro, is being sold to Pearson Broadcasting Group. The 93.7 FM…
by - April 13, 2026 3:31 pm
Officials working to develop Arkansas’ fledgling lithium industry provided an overview Monday (April 13) of where the potential for lithium development stands in the wake of shifting public policy and…
by - April 13, 2026 12:14 pm
Fayetteville-based Specialized Real Estate Group (SREG) expects to invest more than $1 billion over 15 years to develop Drake Farms, a 125-acre mixed-use residential and commercial neighborhood in north Fayetteville…
by - April 13, 2026 11:29 am
Private brand growth has been steady since 2021 by providing a lower-cost alternative to consumers responding to inflation. Private brand unit share of consumer packaged goods (CPG) was 22.1% in…
by - April 13, 2026 11:10 am
Kyle Parker, the first president and CEO of the Fort Smith-based Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE), is transitioning out of the top leadership post effective June 30 and will…
by - April 12, 2026 3:39 pm
Accounting firm Forvis Mazars has begun its audit of American Resort Management’s (ARM) finances related to the operation of Parrot Island Waterpark. The waterpark, jointly owned by Sebastian County and…
by - April 12, 2026 2:11 pm
More than 2,000 students from Northwest Arkansas were expected to attend the fifth annual Build My Future NWA Construction Career Day and Industry Showcase from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m….
by - April 12, 2026 2:05 pm
John Engleman, a former sports anchor and director with over a decade of media relations experience, started a podcast to keep tabs on the ever-evolving food and restaurant sector in…
by - April 12, 2026 9:54 am
Ten days ago, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, brought the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., to south Arkansas for a tour of…
by - April 11, 2026 11:31 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. School Foundation Awards The Fort Smith Public Schools Foundation recently recognized three educators and staff as part of the third…
by - April 10, 2026 8:11 pm
A 5k run, ruck march, address by a Holocaust survivor, and a military equipment display are part of the “Darby Days” weekend event in late April organized by the Fort…
by - April 10, 2026 11:56 am
Walmart’s e-commerce business has become a meaningful contributor to the retailer’s growth, now comprising roughly 20% of the company’s revenue. Last year, Walmart’s e-commerce sales exceeded $150 billion, with 27%…
by - April 10, 2026 11:26 am
The city of Rogers will soon reopen the Victory Theater after investing about $2 million to restore the venue, which was damaged by the May 2024 tornado. Arkansas Public Theatre…
by - April 10, 2026 11:13 am
Declines in the major categories of products shipped on the Arkansas River pushed commercial tonnage down more than 2% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period…
by - April 9, 2026 8:56 pm
St. Bernards Healthcare has expanded its cardiovascular footprint in Greene County opening a new clinic and a diagnostic center in Paragould Medical Park for its heart and vascular care services….
by - April 9, 2026 8:54 pm
Arkansas State University has received a $25,000 donation to establish the A-State Norris “Ray” Dacus Rockabilly Exhibit Endowment Fund, ensuring permanent support for the A-State Museum’s popular exhibit, “Rockabilly! The…
by - April 9, 2026 8:34 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders said she hopes to cut not only personal income taxes by 0.2% in a special session, but corporate income taxes in similar fashion. In a wide-ranging interview…
by - April 9, 2026 12:47 pm
Vantage 9 is the new name of Rogers-based Firebend. The company and its Control Tower product have rebranded under a single identity to eliminate confusion caused by the generic control…
by - April 9, 2026 11:58 am
U.S. retail cargo imports in February totaled 1.95 million containers, down 7.5% from January, and excluding data from the Port of New York. Container cargo was down 4.2% year over…
