by - September 17, 2019 4:45 am
Arkansas ranked 7th among the top 10 states most apt to benefit from health care reform, according to a recent study by SmartAsset. The report looked at nine metrics surrounding…
by - September 16, 2019 7:41 pm
Mercy Health System will hold its grand opening ceremony for the new $47 million multi-specialty clinic in north Springdale at Elm Springs Road and Interstate 49 on Tuesday (Sept. 17)….
by - September 16, 2019 6:35 pm
The Arkansas State University Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2019, which will be presented during homecoming Oct. 26. Alec Farmer, Tommy Fowler and…
by - September 16, 2019 1:18 pm
Senate President Pro Tempore Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, is introducing a bill that would tax vaping products, prohibit their use in places where cigarettes are already prohibited, and restrict advertising to…
by - September 16, 2019 11:14 am
There is no recession in Arkansas’ travel and tourism industry. The sector continues to see gains in growth, with the state’s 2% tourism tax revenue between January and June up…
by - September 15, 2019 7:14 pm
Arkansas State University reported a preliminary 11th class day head count of 13,891 students for the Fall 2019 semester. Final fall enrollment numbers will be reported later this month to…
by - September 15, 2019 7:08 pm
Ritter Communications announced that the first Hot Springs customer to receive its state-of-the-art communications technology and advanced business services is Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. In February, the Jonesboro based company,…
by - September 15, 2019 4:32 pm
Walmart and Target are the two largest big-box general merchandise retailers in the U.S. by total sales. Headquartered 644 miles apart, the two retail giants are finding favor with Wall…
by - September 13, 2019 1:51 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Sept. 2 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - September 13, 2019 1:14 pm
Walmart held a grand opening Friday (Sept. 13) for its new health format in Dallas, Ga. The new “Walmart Health” center is attached to a Supercenter as part of a…
by - September 13, 2019 12:42 pm
Shipping, banking, medicine and beer are categories producing honorees in the inaugural Talk Business & Politics Western Arkansas Business of the Year award program. Talk Business & Politics is launching…
by - September 13, 2019 11:20 am
Walmart plans to go national with its unlimited grocery delivery subscription which will cost $98 annually, or $12.95 a month. The program will be in place by the end of…
by - September 12, 2019 7:18 pm
A goal of Talicia Richardson is to not only foster near-term growth and improvements in downtown Fort Smith, but include a “sustainability” focus so the momentum of recent years continues….
by - September 12, 2019 6:14 pm
In an effort to meet all the needs of its residents, Methodist Village Senior Living has added to its repertoire of services offered. In April, the facility, which has been…
by - September 12, 2019 5:57 pm
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Pete Lopez said Thursday (Sept. 12) that the EPA and the Department of the Army are repealing a 2015 rule that expanded the definition…
by - September 12, 2019 3:44 pm
Unprecedented rains and other unusual weather conditions have hampered construction efforts in Northeast Arkansas during the last year, and the four-phase renovation of the St. Bernards campus was no exception….
by - September 12, 2019 3:34 pm
Michael Hallmark has been named Executive Vice President and Regional President for Northeast Arkansas for Encore Bank of Little Rock. Hallmark, a native of Pocahontas, has an extensive 17-year banking…
by - September 12, 2019 3:16 pm
The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas unanimously accepted UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt’s recommendation to name Christina Drale, Ph.D., chancellor of the University of Arkansas…
by - September 12, 2019 1:35 pm
While Bentonville has enjoyed plenty of attention for its burgeoning mountain biking scene, Fayetteville looks to take the limelight when it comes to cyclocross after the city’s convention and visitors…
by - September 12, 2019 11:08 am
U.S. natural gas production rose to a record of 92.8 billion cubic feet per day on Aug. 19, according to estimates from IHS Markit. Natural gas production reached a record…
