by - March 28, 2025 1:16 pm
The number of unemployed in Arkansas rose almost 9% in February compared with February 2024, with net year-over-year job gains up 1.3%. The state’s jobless rate was 3.6% in February,…
by - March 28, 2025 8:57 am
A 54-unit residential development in northeast Bentonville recently sold for $22 million. The purchase price equals $407,407 per unit. Hawthorne Heights Landco LLC, managed by Davis Howell, bought the cottage…
by - March 27, 2025 7:19 pm
Arkansas is at a crossroads when it comes to maternal health. With some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation, bold and innovative action is required…
by - March 27, 2025 5:05 pm
The Community School of the Arts (CSA) and Institute for the Creative Arts (ISA) has entered its “crowning phase” in fundraising, which includes a possible $5 million request for support…
by - March 27, 2025 12:01 pm
Bentonville-based Walmart held the top spot with 63% of U.S. shoppers in a survey using the retailer to shop for groceries, according to YouGov’s grocery store ranking survey for 2025….
by - March 27, 2025 10:17 am
Visit Bentonville looks to build upon a record 2024 that generated $41 million in economic impact from events. That’s twice the amount of the previous record of about $19 million…
by - March 27, 2025 10:03 am
U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 2.8% in 2024 thanks to gains in consumer spending, investments, government spending, and exports, according to the third estimate posted by the U.S….
by - March 27, 2025 9:20 am
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will partner with Farm Credit for the 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. In 2024, the Department awarded over $11,500 in grants to 21…
by - March 27, 2025 7:43 am
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer classes in April for small businesses to learn about funding, growing and marketing their company….
by - March 26, 2025 6:13 pm
Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation Board President Terry Rorex announced Wednesday (March 26) that Justin Etter of Jonesboro has been named as the next CEO of Craighead Electric. Etter was promoted…
by - March 26, 2025 6:02 pm
Legislation signed by Gov. Sarah Sanders requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacists for prescription drugs within 7-14 days after receiving an electronic claim. Another bill, likely to get much…
by - March 26, 2025 12:50 pm
Area businesses and organizations recently announced various accelerators, incubators and other programs supporting Arkansas startups. Following are the programs underway, in the works or need applicants. • ScaleUp Accelerator Bentonville-based…
by - March 26, 2025 10:33 am
University of Arkansas alumni Stephanie and Kevin Wilcox of Little Rock have given $250,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment, according to a university news release. “We are immensely…
by - March 26, 2025 10:23 am
Fort Smith sales tax revenue was down in February, following the trend of the past 12-plus months. The city’s share of the Sebastian County sales tax was $1.79 million in…
by - March 26, 2025 10:12 am
Former Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and long-time educator Dr. Sandi Sanders recently received the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Fort Smith Noon Exchange Club. The Fort Smith…
by - March 26, 2025 9:17 am
The Arkansas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation (ABWEF) board of directors authorized the distribution of a $1 per acre cash rebate to growers for reported 2024 cotton acres registered with the…
by - March 26, 2025 9:00 am
Bland Cattle and Land LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Feb. 15 to March 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office….
by - March 25, 2025 10:32 pm
A planned soccer stadium for Ozark United FC in Rogers has grown to include a $250 million to $350 million sports-anchored entertainment district on 36 acres. Located at the intersection…
by - March 25, 2025 6:45 pm
In testimony before Congress on Tuesday (March 25), Southwest Power Pool COO Lanny Nickell said his regional transmission organization’s planners predict electricity needs in its footprint may grow by 50%…
by - March 25, 2025 6:12 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Match Day on Friday (March 21) led to 168 placements for residencies in 30 states. Match Day is where medical school graduates…
