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New Fort Smith Airbnb host receives top ranking in Arkansas

A Fort Smith resident has taken the lead as the No. 1 top new Airbnb host in Arkansas for 2021. Cathy O’Hern of Fort Smith entered into the Airbnb market…

The senior living industry will never be the same

Our senior living industry has been due for a change, and small-home models like the Green House Cottages represent the epitome of progressive nursing home care right now. The Green…

Walmart expands drone delivery in Northwest Arkansas with DroneUp

On Monday (Nov. 22), Walmart said it was expanding its partnership with DroneUp to bring drone delivery to more Northwest Arkansas stores. The announcement comes as the retail giant has another…

Kenneth Flynn donates 600 marine specimens to Williams Baptist University

Paragould native Kenneth Flynn has spent more than 75 years of his life collecting seashells and other aquatic life from around the world. His collection, named the Flynn Collection, is…

East Arkansas Planning & Development District to hold firefighter grant writing seminar

The East Arkansas Planning & Development District will offer a workshop to assist its communities in applying for this year’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, made possible through funding by…

Bentonville chamber leader Graham Cobb announces resignation

The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday (Nov. 22) that president and CEO Graham Cobb is resigning, effective Dec. 31. According to a news release, Monica Kumar, the…

Delta Solar names Niebaum as new president

Delta Solar has named Katie Laning Niebaum as its new president. She is the former executive director of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association. Niebaum will oversee operations of the solar…

Shop local on Small Business Saturday

It hasn’t been an easy couple of years for Arkansas’ small businesses, beginning with the pandemic and continuing with the resulting labor shortage and breaks in the supply chain. But…

D1 Training franchisees plan NWA expansion

Tennessee-based D1 Training, a training program specializing in developing youth athletes, has signed a two-unit franchise agreement to bring new facilities to Bentonville and Fayetteville. Will Bartholomew, a former University…

Basis Health moves to Bentonville, makes house calls

Basis Health, a healthcare provider exclusively making house calls, recently relocated from Idaho to Bentonville and plans to launch a service to monitor patient health. The company’s mission is to…

The Supply Side: More retailers offer ‘buy now, pay later’ holiday financing

Buy now, pay later financing is becoming a must-have for Walmart, Amazon, Target and a host of other retailers ahead of the holiday buying season. Walmart was the king of…

Lowell business owner buys telecom firm in Russellville

Business owner Kyle Jones of Lowell has purchased Service Plus Telecommunications of Russellville. The deal closed on Sept. 15. Financial terms were not disclosed. Jones has more than 20 years…

First-edition copy of U.S. Constitution headed to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville

A first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution sold at a Sotheby’s auction Thursday (Nov. 18) for $43.2 million — more than double its $20 million high estimate and world auction…

Analysts see more upside with Walmart stock after the holiday season

Retail giant Walmart has drawn mixed sentiment among equity analysts in recent days despite returning strong fiscal third quarter results, garnering applause for navigating the ongoing supply chain disruptions, and…

Arkansas’ jobless rate falls to 3.7%, economist says number ‘misleading’

Arkansas’ jobless rate in October was 3.7% down from 4% in September and below 4% for the first time since March 2020 – the month the COVID-19 pandemic began to…

Arkansas Research Alliance leadership change announced, founder stepping down

Jerry Adams, founder and president of the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA), is retiring Dec. 31, 2021, with ARA CEO Bryan Barnhouse to also be the president beginning Jan. 1, the group…

Simmons First announces $581 million Texas acquisition

Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff, parent of Simmons Bank, announced Friday (Nov. 19) it has an agreement in place to acquire Spirit of Texas Bancshares in a deal…

Baptist Health key to CBID downtown Fort Smith assessment plan

With Baptist Health-Fort Smith unwilling to sign a petition, the possibility of an assessment to fund operation, maintenance and repair and improvements within the Fort Smith Central Business District (CBID)…

$110,000 from John Roberts family goes to Fayetteville education nonprofit

The nonprofit Fayetteville Public Education Foundation (FPEF) announced this week a $110,000 gift from Tamara and John Roberts and their family. John Roberts is president and CEO of J.B. Hunt…

Today’s Power completes electric vehicle charging station in North Little Rock

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment recently opened an electric vehicle charging station in the parking lot of its headquarters in North Little Rock. Renewable energy company Today’s Power…