by - July 7, 2022 3:12 pm
Little Rock-based Encore Bank announced Thursday (July 7) it has expanded into the Boulder, Colorado market. Gary Geis will serve as executive vice president and Boulder market president. “We are…
by - July 7, 2022 2:58 pm
Allen Williams, a veteran employee of First Community Bank, has been named executive vice president and market president for the Jonesboro region. “Allen has been an instrumental leader in our…
by - July 7, 2022 12:20 pm
Henderson State University in Arkadelphia has been in financial turmoil for the past few years. Still, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Education Secretary Johnny Key and others emphasized Thursday (July 7)…
by - July 7, 2022 9:19 am
After a slower month in May, building activity in the Fort Smith region rebounded in June. Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren had a combined $22.549 million in permit values,…
by - July 6, 2022 5:07 pm
The rising cost of fuel and transportation has pushed Walmart to begin charging suppliers a pickup fee for freight the retail giant handles on their behalf. The suppliers are known…
by - July 6, 2022 4:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s call for a special legislative session starting Aug. 8 will focus on tax cuts and will not include a pay raise for teachers, the governor said on…
by - July 6, 2022 12:48 pm
The numbers of a common, damaging pest in Arkansas row crops have surged in the last several weeks. Bollworms, a moth caterpillar, are typically found in cotton, soybean and corn…
by - July 6, 2022 12:10 pm
Tyson Foods will expand its global footprint with an investment in a Saudi Arabia-based meat company. Tyson will acquire a 15% equity stake in Tanmiah subsidiary Agriculture Development Company (ADC)…
by - July 6, 2022 11:52 am
After 54 years, Bill and “Jody” Neumeier will on July 31 retire and close the nursery on the north side of Fort Smith that has provided generations in the region…
by - July 5, 2022 9:09 pm
Immerse Arkansas, a Little Rock-based nonprofit that serves youth in crisis, recently hired Mojadesinuola Adejokun, Alicen Bennett, Robert Butler, Debbie Chambers, Jana Coleman, Chelsea Taylor and Letha Todd. The organization…
by - July 5, 2022 6:58 pm
Stephanie Stipins, executive director of the Greater Fort Smith Association of Homebuilders (GFSHBA), died early Tuesday morning (July 5) following complications from a recent surgery. She was 47. “I am…
by - July 5, 2022 3:43 pm
The second annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will be held July 21-23, in downtown Paragould. The event is presented by the Collins Theatre Foundation with support from KASU, as well…
by - July 5, 2022 2:53 pm
The previously estimated Arkansas budget surplus of $1.473 billion grew to a record $1.628 billion, which resulted in Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (July 5) calling for an Aug. 8…
by - July 5, 2022 1:49 pm
Little Rock-based Lexicon, Inc., a steel fabrication and construction company, announced Tuesday (July 5) it has acquired Universal Limited, Inc. of Trussville, Ala. Terms of the private deal were not…
by - July 5, 2022 1:18 pm
Baptist Health has made several leadership changes at its hospitals in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Malvern and Arkadelphia. The Little Rock-based hospital system announced the following appointments: Mike Perkins…
by - July 5, 2022 1:10 pm
Rogers-based retail agency Harvest Group announced Tuesday (July 5) the acquisition of Minneapolis-based Target brokerage Three Sixty Sales. Financial terms were not disclosed. According to a news release, the acquisition…
by - July 5, 2022 11:57 am
A transition to more digital offerings was already on the horizon for banks. However, the pandemic amplified digital demand, forcing the industry to begin an evolution that was likely five…
by - July 5, 2022 10:00 am
Batesville-chartered First Community Bank is planning an expansion into Northwest Arkansas. The company said Tuesday (July 5) that it will soon open a loan production office (LPO) in Rogers and, pending regulatory…
by - July 4, 2022 6:26 pm
Little Rock-based Encore Bank launched a new business line, Association Banking by Encore, with the appointment of 25-year community association executive and banking veteran Patti DuBuque. As executive vice president…
by - July 4, 2022 6:20 pm
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 class of inductees. Five new inductees will be honored at the 2022 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at…
