by - September 20, 2025 11:09 am
Gov. Sarah Sanders said Friday (Sept. 19) she has negotiated a reduced increase in health insurance premiums with companies doing business in Arkansas’ exchange marketplace. In early August, health insurers…
by - September 20, 2025 10:31 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. White Coat Ceremony The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) on Sept. 13 held its 2025 White Coat Ceremony, recognizing…
by - September 20, 2025 9:30 am
Arkansas had overall economic growth during the second quarter of 2025, with the state earning a B- for the quarter, according to the latest The Compass Report. Non-farm employment was…
by - September 19, 2025 3:31 pm
The unpredictable economic times around sustained inflation, cautious consumers and volatile trade policy have small businesses more concerned for the balance of the year. A small business survey in late…
by - September 19, 2025 2:59 pm
The Arkansas Department of Education released its school letter grades for the 2024-25 school year — the first year the state has assigned the grades under its second-year ATLAS exam….
by - September 19, 2025 2:49 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Friday (Sept. 19) the signing of two Letters of Intent (LOIs) with Taiwan’s leading agricultural associations, signaling a combined commitment of at least $5.56 billion in…
by - September 19, 2025 2:07 pm
Arkansas’ economy added more than 18,000 jobs August compared with August 2024, but also posted a 10% year-over-year gain in the number of unemployed. The state’s jobless rate was 3.8%…
by - September 18, 2025 7:48 pm
Southern Bancorp Bank announced the promotion of Lee Reddmann to chief credit officer. He succeeds Jimbo Boyd, who had served as the institution’s chief credit officer since 2018. Boyd will…
by - September 18, 2025 7:43 pm
Arkansas Children’s has received a $1.5 million gift from Hank’s Fine Furniture. Made as part of Arkansas Children’s ongoing expansion project, the gift will help deliver better access, exceptional outcomes…
by - September 18, 2025 7:30 pm
APEX Accelerators across the country will celebrate National APEX Day on Oct. 8 to recognize their success in helping small businesses secure government contracts. Arkansas APEX Accelerator will host a…
by - September 18, 2025 6:25 pm
The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission has voted to retain CEO Ryan Hauck after conducting an investigation into complaints by Experience Fayetteville employees about Hauck’s behavior. Records released by the…
by - September 18, 2025 5:14 pm
Members of the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are considering a plan proposed by Main Street Fort Smith to hire a grants specialist to help with funding for projects and…
by - September 18, 2025 4:13 pm
Planners working on a growth strategy for Northwest Arkansas are gathering resident feedback and input to understand their experiences and challenges to find solutions that benefit the community, a planning…
by - September 18, 2025 2:14 pm
Part of the estimated $7 million to $7.5 million economic impact of the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair includes the sale during the fair of at least 75,000 corn dogs – or…
by - September 18, 2025 12:18 pm
As work continues on a $25 million expansion of the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, it’s also updating existing exhibits such as the popular Walmart Market and Art Studio. The…
by - September 18, 2025 12:10 pm
Smithers-Oasis Co. is diving into retail with a Walmart deal secured at the Open Call held in Bentonville last October. The company operates in 19 countries, distributing wholesale products to…
by - September 18, 2025 12:01 pm
The Medium, a 25,000-square-foot venue in downtown Springdale, is taking applications for InnerSpace 2026, a program offering free space and support for creative, experimental and community-focused projects. The Medium at…
by - September 18, 2025 11:54 am
The Soderquist family will support the capital campaign for the construction of a new headquarters building for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release….
by - September 17, 2025 4:55 pm
Rice producers have faced myriad issues this year including low commodity prices, a lack of foreign markets, a surge in imports and erratic weather. Now, as the rice harvest comes…
by - September 17, 2025 4:52 pm
Tuesday’s (Sept. 17) Cass Freight Index suggesting trade wars continue to be a drag on shipping and logistics is likely not a surprise for folks at Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport…
