by - September 3, 2020 10:22 am
In 2018, Major League Baseball star Bryce Harper, then an outfielder for the Washington Nationals, thrilled the hometown crowd at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., by winning the MLB Home…
by - September 3, 2020 8:00 am
Dr. Anne Williamson, a nationwide expert in housing policy, has been selected as the new director of the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock….
by - September 3, 2020 7:51 am
Tyson Foods announced Thursday (Sept. 3) plans to open seven health clinics with Marathon Health to be located near its meat processing plants. The clinics will give Tyson Foods employees…
by - September 2, 2020 5:32 pm
The city of Harrison and Boone County are seeking to turn the page on its racist reputation. On Wednesday (Sept. 2), the two government entities signed mirror resolutions “promoting inclusiveness…
by - September 2, 2020 4:37 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly reduced the entertainment and cultural options for nearly everyone in the country, but one museum in Jonesboro will hold an exhibition to showcase artists in…
by - September 2, 2020 4:16 pm
Tyson Foods may discontinue operations or sell its chicken plant in Wrexham, Wales. The facility dates back to 1962 and has been a major employer in the region, according to…
by - September 2, 2020 4:10 pm
Casey’s General Stores in Arkansas and the midwest will begin offering curbside pickup for more than 100 products sold inside stores including pizza-made-to-order. Those who want to activate the service…
by - September 2, 2020 3:44 pm
Nearly $400,000 has been invested in the first esports gaming center in Northwest Arkansas. The Grid Esports is set to open in Fayetteville in late September. GMS Esports Enterprises, a…
by - September 2, 2020 3:24 pm
Modeling from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences that has been close to actual numbers predicts COVID-19 deaths in the state will reach 1,688 by Oct. 15, with cumulative…
by - September 2, 2020 2:39 pm
Arkansas’ tourism industry is not in ICU, but COVID-19 certainly has one of the state’s largest economic sectors on its heels. The state’s 2% tourism tax is down 30.4% between…
by - September 2, 2020 12:53 pm
Oak Street Health announced Tuesday (Sept. 2) it would move its health care practices into three locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Those locations are at 4801 S. Cooper St.,…
by - September 2, 2020 12:37 pm
As measured by double-digit gains in sales tax revenue in the state’s August report, Arkansans continued to spend through the summer despite COVID-19 worries, with gross revenue up almost 30%…
by - September 2, 2020 11:01 am
Two patient-centered medical home programs involving Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield beneficiaries generated savings of $80 per person per quarter by the end of the fourth year, a study…
by - September 2, 2020 9:54 am
The Conductor, funded in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Metova, Inc., “launched” its fourth cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator, a 14-week program that includes a peer-driven…
by - September 2, 2020 9:36 am
Tropical Storm Laura and subsequent torrential rains throughout Arkansas during the last week have produced flooding in numerous areas. It is well-documented when Arkansas’ top agricultural crops such as rice…
by - September 1, 2020 7:59 pm
Permanent entertainment districts are now a reality in downtown Fort Smith and Chaffee Crossing. The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Sept. 1) approved the districts, and added emergency…
by - September 1, 2020 4:33 pm
COVID-19 test numbers fell in August compared to July, the first decline in monthly tests since testing began in March. The 3,530 test results reported Tuesday (Sept. 1) were the…
by - September 1, 2020 4:20 pm
Just days after Walmart made a deal to sell the Bare Necessities retail business, the retail giant is also divesting Shoes.com, according to several media organizations, and first reported by Bloomberg. Walmart acquired…
by - September 1, 2020 3:47 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest announced Tuesday (Sept. 1) that Danny Loe will add the role of president of the company’s asset-light segment while also retaining the title of chief yield officer…
by - September 1, 2020 2:10 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Digital Health & Innovation announced Tuesday (Sept. 1) a four-year $3.8 million grant from the federal Health Resources & Services Administration…
