by - October 17, 2021 11:12 am
University of Arkansas Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj thinks there could be higher priorities for Arkansas’ effort to become more economically competitive than lowering the state’s top income tax rate….
by - October 17, 2021 10:55 am
What happens in Las Vegas, as the old saying goes, is supposed to stay there. But we’re happy to share this news. Judges selected Bentonville tech startup Ox as the…
by - October 16, 2021 9:17 am
Jenks, Okla.-based Gateway First Bank announced Oct. 4 that Bryan Self of Rogers is the company’s new chief information officer. Self previously worked as executive director of information technology for Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, where he…
by - October 16, 2021 9:15 am
Beauty is the newest battleground for market share among top retailers who have each doubled-down their efforts to glean more sales in this higher-margin category this fall. The NPD Group…
by - October 15, 2021 4:15 pm
Encore Bank announced Friday (Oct. 15) it has expanded into North Carolina and South Carolina with operations. Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer Phillip Jett said the expansion into the…
by - October 15, 2021 1:00 pm
Arkansas is moving toward greater adoption of electric vehicles, and creating a charging infrastructure is a top priority of the governor, Secretary of Energy and Environment Becky Keogh said Oct….
by - October 15, 2021 10:54 am
Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI), the research arm of Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will receive $7.2 million in funding over…
by - October 15, 2021 9:55 am
Pine Bluff-based Simmons Bank announced Friday (Oct. 15) it has signed a multiyear sponsorship agreement with PGA Tour Champions professional golfer Ken Duke. Duke joins fellow Simmons Bank brand ambassadors…
by - October 15, 2021 8:26 am
Colorado-based USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport, announced the election Thursday (Oct. 14) of cycling industry veteran Brendan Quirk as the organization’s board chairman. Quirk, previously board…
by - October 14, 2021 5:23 pm
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted record revenue and operating results in the third quarter as it improved at navigating customer disruptions. After the markets closed Thursday (Oct. 14),…
by - October 14, 2021 5:18 pm
With it’s new $6 million building completed, the Future School of Fort Smith is able to reach more students. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the now 18,000-square-feet building Oct….
by - October 14, 2021 5:16 pm
Former Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr launched a new consulting and lobbying firm, Allen Kerr Advisors. Kerr said his firm will help clients navigate the legislative and regulatory landscapes in Arkansas, other states,…
by - October 14, 2021 3:54 pm
According to supply chain analyst Brittain Ladd, consumers should get used to emptier aisles at retail, longer times to receive online orders and continue postponing that new car purchase. In…
by - October 14, 2021 2:29 pm
Two Arkansas researchers will be gauging consumer sentiment as well as evaluating any health and economic benefits of meat products from livestock raised on perennial forage systems. The goal is…
by - October 14, 2021 7:57 am
Two Northwest Arkansas farms are the first in the state to receive GroupGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). McGarrah Farms in Pea Ridge, Rivercrest Orchard in Fayetteville…
by - October 14, 2021 7:53 am
From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a nurse. Now with high school behind her, she is ready to take the leap and start her career in health care….
by - October 13, 2021 8:32 pm
Jessica Saum, a K-4 special education teacher at Stagecoach Elementary School in Cabot, was named the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Oct. 13. Her selection was announced in a…
by - October 13, 2021 5:16 pm
Walmart has promoted Chris Nicholas to chief operating officer and hired Instacart exec Seth Dallaire as its chief revenue officer for the U.S. business. Dacona Smith will remain chief operations…
by - October 13, 2021 5:07 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s battle against COVID-19 is proving successful. As of Wednesday (Oct. 13), the university had seven active cases of the virus, all of whom…
by - October 13, 2021 10:56 am
Ranu Jung, professor and chair of the Florida International University Department of Biomedical Engineering in Miami, is the founding director of the University of Arkansas’ $89 million Institute for Integrative…
