by - February 28, 2023 6:42 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS Act will be the largest investment in public schools in Arkansas history, the House sponsor told members of the House Education Committee Tuesday (Feb. 28), but…
by - February 28, 2023 6:01 pm
The state of Arkansas announced Tuesday (Feb. 28) a new partnership between nearly 30 organizations that will work together to bring a technology-focused, digital marketing approach to recruiting and supporting…
by - February 28, 2023 5:35 pm
The Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education tabled any action until mid-October on whether students living in the Barling Elementary High School Attendance Zone should switch from attending high…
by - February 28, 2023 5:11 pm
Westrock Coffee Co. announced Tuesday (Feb. 28) it has acquired Bixby Roasting Co., a specialty-grade roaster that is a leader in the emerging influencer-led brand space. The terms of the…
by - February 28, 2023 5:07 pm
Fort Smith sales tax revenue began 2023 strong, as has been the trend for the past few years. The January sales tax report shows the city’s share of the 1%…
by - February 28, 2023 4:17 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest announced Tuesday (Feb. 28) the sale of its FleetNet segment to Cox Automotive in a $100 million cash deal. The maintenance and repair unit of ArcBest generated…
by - February 28, 2023 3:25 pm
Wichita, Kan.-based Equity Bank has promoted Justin Harris of Harrison to president of the company’s Ozark Mountain region in Arkansas. That includes banks in Harrison, Berryville, Eureka Springs and Pea…
by - February 28, 2023 12:15 pm
Rogers agency Engine, a consumer packaged goods (CPG) omnichannel software business, has acquired software development firm EverTEX Solutions of Bentonville. The company did not disclose the financial details of the transaction….
by - February 28, 2023 11:14 am
Little Rock-based independent wealth management firm Legacy Capital, a registered investment adviser (RIA), has expanded its reach by opening a new office in Northwest Arkansas. Brian Wood, Michael Peebles and…
by - February 27, 2023 9:13 pm
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill believes $80 million in Fort Smith consent decree work, a likely new military mission in the city, a strong medical community, and upcoming construction on…
by - February 27, 2023 6:39 pm
Despite a global pandemic, record inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain disruptions, Jonesboro Unlimited, the city’s economic development organization, reported Monday (Feb. 27) that during the last year the…
by - February 27, 2023 4:51 pm
Rising interest rates in 2022 put a halt on two years of record Fort Smith metro home sales. The metro had 3,827 homes sales in 2022, down 13% from 4,400…
by - February 27, 2023 4:49 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Monday (Feb. 27) that she will appoint Dr. Kay Chandler to serve as the Arkansas Surgeon General. Dr. Greg Bledsoe, who held the post during the…
by - February 27, 2023 4:45 pm
The National Cold War Center has received a $400,000 grant from the Division of Arkansas Heritage Cultural Institutions Trust Fund. The award was announced last week at the Arkansas Department…
by - February 27, 2023 3:26 pm
Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale reported cumulative sales tax revenue of $10.052 million, up 8.66% in the cities’ respective February reports. The February reports show tax revenue for goods and…
by - February 27, 2023 11:46 am
Little Rock-based regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has named Deborah Sterzing as chief financial officer after Tom Dunn retired in December. Dunn retired on Dec. 1 after serving…
by - February 27, 2023 11:09 am
Stephens Inc. announced Monday (Feb. 27) that Brad Eichler has been named Chief Operating Officer effective May 1, 2023. Eichler has led Stephens’ Investment Banking practice since 2015 and succeeds…
by - February 27, 2023 9:21 am
Owens Corning said it is expanding its presence in Russellville Monday (Feb. 27) and will add 50 new jobs in the area over the next two years. The Toledo-based building…
by - February 26, 2023 6:31 pm
Lured out of retirement by Gov. Sarah Sanders, Hugh McDonald, former Entergy Arkansas CEO, said he still has a lot to contribute. “I got a call one night out of…
by - February 26, 2023 10:05 am
Walmart’s sister company Sam’s Club again finds itself battling the big dog with the recent launch of Walmart Business, an e-commerce site geared to serve large- and small-business customers. When…
