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Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville announced the hiring of Lee Ann Hoskyn as Marketing Director and Vice President of Marketing. A Wabbaseka native, Hoskyn has more…
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Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Thursday (Dec. 4) that she has selected Robert “Ro” Arrington as the new president of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA). As president, Arrington will lead…
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Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. posted a loss but a revenue increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and closed five dealerships in early November as part of a new…
by - December 3, 2025 3:22 pm
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank announced Wednesday (Dec. 3) that it has named Jason England as chief credit administration officer and Jennifer Baker as chief information officer. Both positions are new to…
by - December 3, 2025 9:00 am
AIE Jonesboro LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15 according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. It spent…
by - December 1, 2025 1:03 pm
FNBC President Chad Hudson will become the community bank’s next CEO and join its board of directors on Jan. 1. He will succeed Marty Sellars, who will transition into the…
by - November 30, 2025 11:23 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Money Fort Smith-based ArcBest recently announced it has amended a credit agreement with U.S. National Bank, Truist Bank, Regions…
by - November 26, 2025 12:14 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. is expected to post a loss and revenue decline in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as it works to become profitable through a strategy that…
by - November 25, 2025 11:17 am
Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical System has hired doctors for its emergency department and to direct its infection prevention and control program. Following are recent new hires, promotions, awards, and appointments…
by - November 24, 2025 12:32 pm
Banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) posted combined net income of $79.3 billion in the third quarter, up 13.5% compared with the previous quarter, and up 21.2%…
by - November 21, 2025 7:20 pm
The board of directors of the Arkansas Community Foundation announced Friday (Nov. 21) Jessica Hughes Ford as the foundation’s next president and chief executive officer. Ford succeeds outgoing CEO Heather…
by - November 20, 2025 8:51 am
Businessman and Arkansas State University Distinguished Alumnus Ron Rhodes has died. Rhodes, 78, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 18) according to a social media post by his company King-Rhodes & Associates. “It is with great…
by - November 19, 2025 1:52 pm
Greenwood Gearhart, a Fayetteville-based investment advisory firm with about $2 billion in assets under management, announced Wednesday (Nov. 19) a minority, non-controlling investment from Chicago-based Constellation Wealth Capital. Constellation invests…
by - November 18, 2025 3:55 pm
All Crews & Associates employees and First Security Bank Little Rock banking, lending, trust and wealth management, and corporate credit staff are moving to the new First Security Park complex…
by - November 6, 2025 11:27 am
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank recently made some key leadership changes. Kevin Sabin, chairman and CEO of the Walton family-owned bank, retired Nov. 1. Matt Machen, president and chief operating officer, will…
by - November 5, 2025 1:08 pm
The Arkansas Department of Commerce announced Wednesday (Nov. 5) that Gov. Sarah Sanders has appointed Jimmy Harris as the new Arkansas Insurance Commissioner. Harris will be sworn in the same…
by - November 5, 2025 10:00 am
Horace Wiggins Jr. made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. He spent…
by - November 2, 2025 9:04 am
Jim Singleton knows farming. It’s his family heritage, his life’s work, his family’s future and his hobby. Singleton grew up on a farm in western Benton County. His grandparents, who…
by - November 1, 2025 11:03 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Board Move The board of directors at Fort Smith-based ArcBest have appointed Chris Sultemeier as a new director, effective…
by - October 30, 2025 6:16 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. announced Thursday (Oct. 30) closing on a new five-year, $300 million loan with the money managed by Silver Point Capital L.P. Car-Mart’s stock fell to a…
