by - August 3, 2022 4:54 pm
The Office of Skills Development (OSD) is investing $3.3 million to train new broadband and telecommunication industry workers in an effort to close the gap in the state’s digital infrastructure….
by - August 3, 2022 4:43 pm
The energy industry is growing amid high prices and strong demand, but oil and gas prices are projected to moderate next year, from 2022 levels, according to the U.S. Energy…
by - August 3, 2022 3:59 pm
The State Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday (Aug. 3) denied certification of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The SBEC…
by - August 3, 2022 3:31 pm
Bentonville real estate developer Blue Crane is partnering with a New York-based fintech startup to add a financial amenity for residents in two Northwest Arkansas properties. Esusu captures rent-payment data…
by - August 3, 2022 3:22 pm
Bentonville-based logistics startup FR8relay was selected as one of the six companies to receive mentorship and other partnership opportunities with Springdale-based meat giant Tyson Foods Inc. According to a recent…
by - August 3, 2022 9:48 am
Two iconic bands are slated to headline the Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission’s Downtown Jonesboro BBQ and Music festival in September. Gin Blossoms and Queensryche will be the marquee entertainment…
by - August 3, 2022 9:43 am
Drive-thru coffee concept, 7 Brew, will open its first Little Rock location at 11100 N. Rodney Parham Rd., the site of the former Shorty Small’s. The new location will open…
by - August 2, 2022 7:11 pm
Discount retail chain Dollar General announced Tuesday (Aug. 2) a new initiative in Little Rock to provide fresh fruits and vegetables at 10 of its area stores. The effort is…
by - August 2, 2022 6:55 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Tuesday (Aug. 2) that its College of Public Health has received a $1 million grant for research from the United States…
by - August 2, 2022 6:39 pm
Arkansas-based ABC Fitness Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glofox, a fitness management platform servicing boutique gyms and studios, the two companies announced Tuesday (Aug. 2). The…
by - August 2, 2022 6:14 pm
Every school campus should have an armed presence at all times, and state law potentially should be changed so doors and exits must remain locked during school hours. Those were…
by - August 2, 2022 5:57 pm
Consumers limited trips to restaurants during the second quarter of 2022, according to the NPD Group. Inflation and menu price increases led to a 2% dip in physical and online…
by - August 2, 2022 2:45 pm
Retailers large and small are likely to continue managing through a mountain of challenges in the back half of 2022. Continued supply chain delays, escalating prices, labor shortages and the…
by - August 2, 2022 1:25 pm
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank announced Tuesday (Aug. 2) that Ninish Ukkan has joined the company as chief technology officer to lead the development of its next-generation banking platform in the cloud….
by - August 2, 2022 1:23 pm
Arkansas began its fiscal year in July with sales tax revenue of $615.9 million, up 2.6% compared with July 2021, and 3% above the forecast. After ending the previous fiscal…
by - August 1, 2022 4:34 pm
The trucking and transportation industry continues to face strong freight demand and tight capacity, but some companies have struggled with rising costs and falling demand. Shannon Newton, president of the…
by - August 1, 2022 4:21 pm
July building activity in the Fort Smith metro skyrocketed, pushing year-to-date permit values up 57% compared with the same period in 2021. Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren had $88.152…
by - August 1, 2022 2:47 pm
Del Sloneker, the influential Walmart executive who worked in several leadership positions around the world for the Bentonville retailer, is retiring at the end of the year, according to a…
by - August 1, 2022 2:39 pm
According to a new report, e-commerce giant Amazon continues to lead Walmart in both overall consumer and retail spending as the Bentonville-based retailer has seen a declining share in nearly…
by - August 1, 2022 12:49 pm
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in July, from June, as some manufacturers reported inflation was affecting business and had concerns about a recession, according…
