by - December 7, 2025 9:34 am
Northwest Arkansas educators recently learned about the benefits of entrepreneurship education, participated in entrepreneurial activities, and heard from a Little Rock author and her book series co-authored by her son…
by - December 7, 2025 8:44 am
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 5) saw conceptual renderings of a proposed multipurpose arena following a recent feasibility study and approved the revised FY…
by - December 6, 2025 12:16 pm
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Playground Progress Officials and students with the Fort Smith Public School District recently held a groundbreaking event for a $3.3…
by - December 6, 2025 11:13 am
The leadership shift after Walmart CEO Doug McMillon steps down could leave open CEO positions at Sam’s Club and the retailer’s large international division. Company watchers say Walmart has plenty…
by - December 6, 2025 5:11 am
Dan Wright of Waldron was re-elected Friday (Dec. 5) as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s president and Magen Allen of Bismarck was elected as the new vice president for the agriculture advocacy…
by - December 5, 2025 5:22 pm
Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax revenue declined almost 2% in the first eight months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. Hospitality tax revenue in surveyed cities is also…
by - December 5, 2025 1:08 pm
Acres.com, a Fayetteville-based land intelligence platform, recently partnered with Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas (ULI NWA), aiming to make land and housing data more accessible and help area leaders, developers…
by - December 5, 2025 1:01 pm
Arkansas-based restaurant group Yellow Rocket Concepts launched a community-focused fundraiser supporting food banks across its operating regions. Its brands include Big Orange, Local Lime, ZAZA, Taco & Tamale Co. and…
by - December 4, 2025 8:52 pm
The 14th annual Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception will be held on Jan. 10, 2026, at the Berry Farm Shop in Gillett. The reception is a prelude to the Gillett Coon…
by - December 4, 2025 8:42 pm
Saline Health System named Amy Rice as its new chief financial officer. Rice has more than 20 years of health care financial executive leadership experience, including serving as chief financial…
by - December 4, 2025 8:37 pm
Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville announced the hiring of Lee Ann Hoskyn as marketing director and vice president of marketing. A Wabbaseka native, Hoskyn has more…
by - December 4, 2025 4:37 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust announced Thursday (Dec. 4) the permanent protection of the 769-acre White River Headwaters Preserve, comprising upland hardwood forest in the Ozark Highlands Karst region of…
by - December 4, 2025 4:35 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Thursday (Dec. 4) that she has selected Robert “Ro” Arrington as the new president of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA). As president, Arrington will lead…
by - December 4, 2025 4:30 pm
The Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA) announced Thursday (Dec. 4) that Alicia Payseno has been hired as chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5. Payseno is director of economic development for the…
by - December 4, 2025 4:27 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to provide information about a parasitic fly that could be a threat to livestock. Stakeholders in the industry can…
by - December 4, 2025 4:17 pm
Fort Smith-based Kopa LLC has received city of Fort Smith approval to invest at least $2 million to build a recreational vehicle (RV) site at 3706 Towson Ave., with the…
by - December 4, 2025 1:37 pm
Community Clinic recently announced the delivery of the first baby born through its new midwifery program — the first hospital-based, certified midwifery program in Northwest Arkansas. The program is a…
by - December 4, 2025 1:35 pm
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions Inc., a Downers Grove, Ill.-based company that handles program management, design, construction and site development, recently opened a Bentonville location near Ledger. The 2,050-square-foot Center of Excellence…
by - December 4, 2025 1:03 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. posted a loss but a revenue increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and closed five dealerships in early November as part of a new…
by - December 3, 2025 4:49 pm
The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) in Rogers posted double-digit declines in shows, ticket sales and revenue this year but still had five shows with more than 10,000 in attendance….
