by - June 20, 2023 7:17 pm
Andy Dunn is returning to Bonobos, the upscale fashion retail business he co-founded in 2007. He ran that business for its first 10 years until it was sold to Walmart…
by - June 20, 2023 6:22 pm
An Arkansas law that banned medical procedures for transgender patients under the age of 18 was permanently blocked by U.S. District Judge Jay Moody on Tuesday (June 20). Arkansas Attorney…
by - June 20, 2023 12:24 pm
Jarrod Yates has been named executive vice president of the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, whose board of directors chose him on Monday to lead the staff functions for the agricultural…
by - June 20, 2023 11:23 am
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch announced Tuesday (June 20) that Dr. Bentley Wallace, president of South Arkansas College in El Dorado since 2020, has been named…
by - June 20, 2023 11:11 am
Williams Baptist University announced Tuesday (June 20) that it has been selected for a $4 million gift from the Mabee Foundation, the largest donation ever bestowed upon the university. This…
by - June 20, 2023 8:28 am
The Ark Angel Alliance announced Tuesday (June 20) it has hired Melissa Kempkes as its new executive director. She replaces David Moody who has taken another job, but will remain…
by - June 19, 2023 8:47 pm
A drainage assessment on what might have caused at least the last two flood incidents at Fort Smith Public Schools’ Peak Innovation Center recommends abandoning below slab drainage pipes along…
by - June 19, 2023 2:06 pm
The president of the Fort Smith Public School Boards unexpectedly resigned her board position Monday (June 19) , effective immediately. The school board will discuss options of filling the vacancy…
by - June 19, 2023 1:18 pm
A new report highlighted multiple factors to consider in planning for charging infrastructure – often regarded as the most challenging aspect of transitioning to electric trucks. The report included a…
by - June 19, 2023 12:39 pm
The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Producers building is now open in Newport. Jackson County Extension Center Director Tom Barber said he’s grateful that the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum…
by - June 19, 2023 12:36 pm
Financial services firm Jefferies estimates student loan payments will cost U.S. consumers $18 billion a month by September. Some economists suggest the hit to household budgets will slow a national…
by - June 19, 2023 11:06 am
Gov. Sarah Sanders appointed Kyle Cunningham as the state forester for Arkansas on Monday (June 19). Cunningham is replacing Joe Fox who is retiring at the end of June. The…
by - June 19, 2023 10:21 am
The Arkansas Humanities Council, an Arkansas non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for Humanities, announced the promotion of Ann Clements to Director of Education and Adrienne Jones to Associate Director….
by - June 19, 2023 10:09 am
The Arkansas District Export Council (ARDEC) has opened its application process for international businesses with operations in Arkansas to be recognized for their achievements. The 13th annual Governor’s Awards for…
by - June 19, 2023 9:41 am
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is excited to introduce the ninth annual class of Women in Business. These 10 women were nominated by their peers as leaders in their fields,…
by - June 19, 2023 9:30 am
When the most recent Annie E. Casey Kids Count Data Book was released last week, a number of troubling statistics presented itself for Arkansas. Improving child care and early childhood…
by - June 18, 2023 1:32 pm
University of Arkansas Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj has been parsing through the Federal Reserve Bank’s statement on economic conditions from last week. The signals are mixed, but he thinks…
by - June 18, 2023 10:43 am
YT Industries, a direct-to-consumer German-based bike manufacturer, will open a customer experience center next year in downtown Bentonville. Known as a “YT Mill,” it will be the second U.S. location….
by - June 18, 2023 9:13 am
Arkansas energy leaders recently provided updates on energy-related projects and learned about federal funding opportunities that could help to make them a reality. The discussion was a part of Energy…
by - June 17, 2023 9:18 pm
A children’s museum may grace Fort Smith’s ever growing landscape by the Arkansas River in the next few years. Costs for a planned 20,000-square foot facility are unknown, as is…
