by - December 7, 2023 8:40 am
Thaden School, an independent school in downtown Bentonville for students in grades 6-12, will expand its program to include grades K-5. The expansion will begin in the fall of 2024…
by - December 6, 2023 5:12 pm
SixtyOne Celsius, a full-service advertising agency in Hot Springs, recently announced Aaron Buckley, the company’s creative director, has acquired the agency from former President Stephanie Alderdice. “I am thrilled to…
by - December 6, 2023 5:01 pm
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Candice Lawrence, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas and Executive Director of Arkansas…
by - December 6, 2023 12:56 pm
Toledo, Ohio-based Owens Corning on Wednesday (Dec. 6) broke ground on a 150,000-square-foot plant in Russellville that is expected to add 50 jobs. The plant will produce the company’s insulation…
by - December 6, 2023 12:35 pm
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Wednesday (Dec. 6) in a CNBC interview that the retailer expected consumers to seek out deals during the sales of Black Friday and Cyber Week…
by - December 6, 2023 11:22 am
In January 2024, Brian and Day Crowne will celebrate 20 years of ownership of the iconic George’s Majestic Lounge in downtown Fayetteville. They’ll enter the anniversary year with a national…
by - December 6, 2023 10:53 am
The 2022 Arkansas Capital Scan, released Wednesday (Dec. 6) by the Northwest Arkansas Council, shows a substantial uptick in venture capital to Arkansas-based startups. Since 2020, there has been an…
by - December 6, 2023 8:46 am
The Crawford County Library System Board of Directors on Tuesday (Dec. 5) once again chose to not hire an executive director, opting instead to interview two more applicants. The board…
by - December 6, 2023 8:17 am
Arkansas State University has appointed Lane Schmidt as its new chief of staff. Schmidt recently joined the university administration to provide strategic support and assistance to Chancellor Todd Shields and…
by - December 5, 2023 6:28 pm
Southern Bancorp, Inc. announced Tuesday (Dec. 5) Walter Pryor as its Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, a new role that will oversee the operations of administrative functions and legal…
by - December 5, 2023 6:19 pm
Dr. Huiliang Zhang at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will use a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study proton leak, a…
by - December 5, 2023 6:13 pm
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute has added three new members to its board of directors. They include: Lisa Willenberg, Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Dr. Deacue…
by - December 5, 2023 4:16 pm
Though there have been a few blips that indicate tourism may slow slightly in Van Buren, the industry remains strong in the second largest city in the Fort Smith metro…
by - December 5, 2023 3:42 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. posted a more than $27 million loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 as challenging conditions affected vehicle sales and credit. Shares Tuesday (Dec. 5)…
by - December 5, 2023 3:13 pm
Rapid City, S.D.-based utility Black Hills Energy is seeking a $44 million rate increase that will add about $15 to average monthly bills for its Arkansas residential customers, according to…
by - December 5, 2023 1:49 pm
A Norwegian liquid food packaging company will open a new $70 million, 300,000-square-foot factory including equipment at the Port of Little Rock, the company announced Tuesday (Dec. 5). Elopak announced…
by - December 5, 2023 12:33 pm
The American Lung Association recently released its 2023 State of Lung Cancer report, which shows an improving survival rate. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Arkansas…
by - December 5, 2023 9:06 am
Beef cattle prices were relatively high during the first part of the year, but now those prices have started to fall as supplies have increased. Prices for the January 2024…
by - December 4, 2023 6:02 pm
Avian influenza, a deadly virus that can decimate poultry flocks, has been found in Arkansas and public officials are now attempting to educate producers about what steps to take if…
by - December 4, 2023 3:22 pm
Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company LIVSN Designs announced Monday (Dec. 4) raising a round of seed capital led by RZC Investments, a Bentonville-based investment platform for Steuart and Tom Walton. Financial…
