by - July 13, 2023 8:30 am
Fort Smith Center for Economic Development and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Foundation announced July 12 an investment of nearly $200,000 for use as seed funds to help…
by - July 12, 2023 8:30 pm
When Gary Harpole was first elected to the Jonesboro City Council in 1992, there were many unique problems facing the city but none bigger than chronic traffic problems, he told…
by - July 12, 2023 7:58 pm
EPIC Glass Recycling is partnering with ACE Glass and Plastics Recycling which is ramping up plans to build a glass recycling plant in North Little Rock just east of I-440….
by - July 12, 2023 7:54 pm
The Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education voted five to one to appoint Susan Krafft to the Zone III board vacancy during a special called board meeting Wednesday (July…
by - July 12, 2023 2:14 pm
Rick Naegler has been named market CEO of Springdale-based healthcare provider Northwest Health and CEO of Northwest Medical Center-Springdale, according to a Wednesday (July 12) news release. Naegler replaces former…
by - July 12, 2023 1:54 pm
U.S. natural gas consumption for electricity generation is expected to rise amid hot weather in July and August, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The consumption is projected…
by - July 12, 2023 12:42 pm
A report from JLL predicts average back-to-school spending per child at $367, up 15.7% from a year ago. The report found 55.2% of parents plan to spend more money, 23.8%…
by - July 12, 2023 11:08 am
Mercy broke ground a new clinic in Greenwood Tuesday (July 11) in a move to expand family medicine to the city. Construction of the new $7.96 million facility is expected…
by - July 12, 2023 10:41 am
Skyfooze3 LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County, from May 15 through June15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The company spent $4.5…
by - July 12, 2023 10:31 am
A Tampa, Fla.-based professional soccer organization is partnering with a new Arkansas team to bring professional soccer to the state. The United Soccer League (USL) and USL Arkansas announced Wednesday…
by - July 12, 2023 9:48 am
Rogers-based Generations Bank announced appointments for two new company positions Wednesday (July 12). Bryant Penzo is now chief strategy officer, and Max Harrell is chief growth officer. “This is an…
by - July 12, 2023 7:33 am
Entergy Nuclear recently announced several leadership moves at its nuclear plants in Arkansas and Louisiana, as well as its headquarters operations in Jackson, Miss. Joe Sullivan, Entergy site vice president…
by - July 11, 2023 9:19 pm
Each year, the number of women involved in the business and civic sectors continue to grow, and Talk Business & Politics is set to honor the best of them in…
by - July 11, 2023 8:07 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday night (July 11) to amend the city’s fowl regulations that will limit the number of fowl on certain size lots. After…
by - July 11, 2023 7:19 pm
The U.S. Congress recently passed the INFORM Consumers Act effective June 27 in hopes of deterring criminals from acquiring stolen and counterfeit items and selling them through online marketplaces. Officially…
by - July 11, 2023 11:56 am
Cynthia Coughlin, a member of the U.S. Marshals Museum Foundation Board, has committed $500,000 to the recently opened U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith to support static and interactive exhibits…
by - July 11, 2023 11:52 am
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is expanding its focus on small business and entrepreneurship by restructuring its Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division. AEDC will consolidate resources across the…
by - July 11, 2023 9:38 am
Gov. Sarah Sanders has re-appointed Susannah Marshall as Commissioner of the Arkansas State Bank Department. Marshall is the 22nd Bank Commissioner of Arkansas. Marshall has served as the Arkansas State…
by - July 11, 2023 9:33 am
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) awarded the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) $1 million to fund outreach for the commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which will help ensure that…
by - July 11, 2023 9:27 am
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame announced Tuesday (July 11) its 2023 class of inductees. Six new inductees will be honored at the 2023 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 19,…
