by - June 16, 2026 1:31 pm
A $7 million grant-funded program is expected to help more than 5,800 Arkansas and Oklahoma residents — with a program focus in the Fort Smith metro, Northwest Arkansas, and the…
by - June 13, 2026 1:41 pm
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Tesla Trucks Fort Smith-based ArcBest, through its ABF Freight subsidiary, has purchased to Class 8 Tesla semi trucks….
by - June 10, 2026 2:56 pm
Pushed primarily by higher energy prices, inflation roared back in May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all consumers rising 4.2% in the last year. It was the biggest…
by - June 8, 2026 10:10 pm
Marine Glisovic has been promoted to director of corporate communications for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). She joined the cooperatives in 2024 as a…
by - June 7, 2026 12:20 pm
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development has selected 25 Northwest Arkansas leaders to participate in the Community Development Pipeline program from spring 2026 to fall…
by - May 30, 2026 10:34 am
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Journey of Hope University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) sophomore Danu Regalado will ride about 4,000 miles from California to…
by - May 18, 2026 3:51 pm
The foundation of Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a utility of Columbus, Ohio-based American Electric Power, said Monday (May 18) that it will give $500,000 to the University of Arkansas…
by - May 12, 2026 1:07 pm
EnergyWorks, a Fayetteville-based oil and gas company and a segment of Rausch Companies, said Tuesday (May 12) that it has acquired 731 natural gas wells in eastern Oklahoma for $65…
by - May 12, 2026 12:57 pm
Two federal reports posted Tuesday (May 12) show a clear squeeze on the consumer, with higher energy, food and housing prices – just to name a few key areas –…
by - May 4, 2026 7:03 pm
Entergy Corp. is considering expanding its use of nuclear energy in Arkansas, Chairman and CEO Drew Marsh said Monday (May 4), while Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Laura Landreaux pledged…
by - May 2, 2026 4:36 pm
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. PRADCO and Bass Pro Birmingham, Ala.-based PRADCO Fishing, which has a major fishing division in Fort Smith, has launched…
by - April 29, 2026 8:06 pm
Murphy USA reported higher revenue and higher earnings as market volatility in the commodity markets boosted the El Dorado-based retailer’s topline and bottom line results. The company posted first quarter…
by - April 29, 2026 1:01 pm
SyntexNRG Inc., a Rogers-based renewable fuels and technology development company, said a report showed that delays at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have stalled hundreds of grants for federally…
by - April 29, 2026 12:55 pm
Springdale nonprofit Jones Center said a 3.16-megawatt DC array in Nashville (Howard County) started operating April 22 and supports the nonprofit’s Springdale campus. According to a news release, Entegrity Energy…
by - April 27, 2026 11:36 am
For the first time, Arkansas lawmakers have made the move to form the Arkansas Rural Electric Cooperative Caucus (ARECC), advocating for the interests of local cooperative consumer-members across the Natural…
by - April 20, 2026 12:17 pm
University of Arkansas and solar energy sector officials are set to gather Wednesday (April 22) in west Fayetteville to unveil a new solar facility that is part of the university’s…
by - April 16, 2026 5:26 pm
Fort Smith Northside High School senior Anthony Mendez received a $60,000 scholarship surprise Thursday (April 16) during a school assembly event. The scholarship is from Oklahoma City-based OG&E and its…
by - April 12, 2026 9:54 am
Ten days ago, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, brought the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., to south Arkansas for a tour of…
by - April 9, 2026 11:58 am
U.S. retail cargo imports in February totaled 1.95 million containers, down 7.5% from January, and excluding data from the Port of New York. Container cargo was down 4.2% year over…
by - March 31, 2026 6:07 am
Summit Utilities announced Monday (March 30) that Richard Leger will join the company as senior vice president of operations, effective March 30, 2026. Leger will oversee key operational areas, including…
