by - February 7, 2022 7:03 pm
Dr. Tom Barber, an extension weed scientist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has been named as the Soybean Researcher of the Year from the Conservation Systems…
by - February 7, 2022 7:02 pm
With positive confirmed cases of COVID-19 returning to pre-winter break numbers, the Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education repealed a mandatory mask requirement reinstated Jan. 10 during a called…
by - February 7, 2022 4:50 pm
Consumers are expected to dole out $23.9 billion on Valentine’s Day spending, up 9.63% from last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). It is expected to be the…
by - February 7, 2022 4:28 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith provost, one of four vice chancellors at the university, said Monday (Feb. 7) she will retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal…
by - February 7, 2022 11:35 am
Tyson Foods surprised market watchers Monday (Feb. 7) with net income of $1.21 billion, up 140% from a year ago. The company blew past the consensus earnings per share estimate…
by - February 7, 2022 10:13 am
The Baptist Health Foundation added seven new board members to help support its mission of providing financial support to Baptist Health. The new board members are: J.R. Bizzell – Vice…
by - February 7, 2022 10:12 am
New Orleans-based Entergy Corp. revealed Monday (Feb. 7) a new corporate brand and logo that will “help communicate our aspirations as a company,” according to a news release. The electric…
by - February 7, 2022 10:10 am
The Little Rock Port Authority has been awarded a $570,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to upgrade its security camera system throughout the port area….
by - February 7, 2022 9:44 am
Lisa Brown is the new president of Fayetteville wealth management firm Greenwood Gearhart Inc. The company announced Brown’s promotion Monday (Feb. 7) in a news release. Brown, previously the firm’s…
by - February 6, 2022 7:52 pm
Late last month, a broad coalition of Arkansas nonprofits and donors coordinated the elimination of $35 million in medical debt for over 23,000 Arkansans. Leaders from two of the organizing…
by - February 6, 2022 7:26 pm
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or other underserved populations in Arkansas. The deadline…
by - February 6, 2022 6:55 pm
The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) has named Rex Jones as its new CEO, while former CEO Mellie Bridewell will continue to serve as president of the nonprofit. ARHP is…
by - February 6, 2022 11:54 am
Arkansas’ economy was on track for robust gains in 2022 until the Omicron variant of COVID-19 put a kink in the line. Economists still believe the state’s economy will grow…
by - February 6, 2022 9:34 am
Signature Bank of Arkansas recently partnered with Serve2Perform in an initiative to prepare and place eight to 12 Latino members on the bank’s market advisory boards. The LatinXNA Board Placement…
by - February 5, 2022 8:40 am
Retailers have struggled to keep store shelves stocked during the pandemic. In November, Fayetteville-based Field Agent looked at 203 U.S. big-box retail stores to gain insights into the depth of…
by - February 4, 2022 10:49 am
North Little Rock-based Abaca has processed more than $2 billion in transactions for the cannabis (marijuana) industry. Growth with the financial technology (fintech) banking company comes as more states in…
by - February 4, 2022 10:23 am
The University of Arkansas System announced Friday (Feb. 4) a search committee to assist in finding the next chancellor at the UA campus Fayetteville. Charles Robinson, provost and executive vice…
by - February 3, 2022 6:20 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a slate of appointments to a number of boards and commissions, including the newly created Arkansas Military Affairs Council, which was formed by Act 522 in the 2021…
by - February 3, 2022 4:57 pm
The Arkansas District Export Council elected a new executive team that includes Chairman Jonathan Bricker of Arvest Bank in Rogers; Vice-chairs Ken Gaines of Steco Corp. in Little Rock and…
by - February 3, 2022 4:55 pm
Behavioral health provider Birch Tree Communities, Inc., announced Dr. Brad Holloway as its new CEO. He replaces Jack Keathley, who retired. Holloway has served in a variety of community mental…
