by - October 14, 2021 2:29 pm
Two Arkansas researchers will be gauging consumer sentiment as well as evaluating any health and economic benefits of meat products from livestock raised on perennial forage systems. The goal is…
by - October 14, 2021 7:57 am
Two Northwest Arkansas farms are the first in the state to receive GroupGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). McGarrah Farms in Pea Ridge, Rivercrest Orchard in Fayetteville…
by - October 14, 2021 7:53 am
From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a nurse. Now with high school behind her, she is ready to take the leap and start her career in health care….
by - October 13, 2021 8:32 pm
Jessica Saum, a K-4 special education teacher at Stagecoach Elementary School in Cabot, was named the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Oct. 13. Her selection was announced in a…
by - October 13, 2021 5:16 pm
Walmart has promoted Chris Nicholas to chief operating officer and hired Instacart exec Seth Dallaire as its chief revenue officer for the U.S. business. Dacona Smith will remain chief operations…
by - October 13, 2021 5:07 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s battle against COVID-19 is proving successful. As of Wednesday (Oct. 13), the university had seven active cases of the virus, all of whom…
by - October 13, 2021 10:56 am
Ranu Jung, professor and chair of the Florida International University Department of Biomedical Engineering in Miami, is the founding director of the University of Arkansas’ $89 million Institute for Integrative…
by - October 13, 2021 10:15 am
U.S. households are expected to spend more on energy this winter, than last winter, especially those that primarily heat with propane or heating oil, according to the U.S. Energy Information…
by - October 13, 2021 8:20 am
United Holding Co., parent company of Springdale-based United Bank, is planning to build a new commercial banking center in Bentonville. United Bank president and CEO Nathan Gairhan said the bank will…
by - October 13, 2021 7:36 am
An annual, artificial haze is set to descend in the skies of the Arkansas Delta as the harvest makes way for the burning of row crop fields. The Arkansas Department…
by - October 12, 2021 6:04 pm
No information has been released on whether Fort Smith Public Schools will have opportunities for students not enrolled in virtual learning to switch to that option after the district’s mask…
by - October 12, 2021 4:56 pm
Netflix is making an all-out effort to get licensed merchandise from hit shows like Stranger Things, CoComelon and Squid Game into consumers hands ahead of the holidays with a partnership…
by - October 12, 2021 2:13 pm
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine will host a free webinar next week titled, “The Future of Human-Robot Interaction.” The webinar, which is part of NYITCOM’s Artificial Intelligence Series, will feature…
by - October 12, 2021 1:32 pm
Fayetteville-based biotech company Namida Lab Inc. recently announced a tear donation campaign and clinical trial recruitment site as it develops a tear-based breast cancer screening test. Namida Lab’s first product,…
by - October 12, 2021 9:53 am
The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (Oct. 12) the death of Doyle Williams, former dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He was 81. Williams was Walton College…
by - October 12, 2021 8:16 am
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween is the second-largest spending holiday behind Christmas, and last year’s total sales of $8 billion were at the lowest levels since 2015. With…
by - October 11, 2021 7:23 pm
The Fort Smith School Board voted four to three during a called meeting Monday (Oct. 11) to end the district’s mandate requiring face coverings in the schools. The board voted…
by - October 11, 2021 7:21 pm
Wholesale used vehicle prices increased to a new high in September as sales continued to moderate, economists said. The prices are expected to remain high and may rise amid strong…
by - October 11, 2021 6:36 pm
Arkansas Community Foundation announced Monday (Oct. 11) that a portal is now open for grants up to $150,000 to support organizations with programs, activities or projects that directly support LGBTQ+…
by - October 11, 2021 5:02 pm
A grant from the Division of Arkansas Heritage will bring London artist Ben Eine to Fort Smith to create a mural on Garrison Avenue as part of The Unexpected, an…
