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Arkansas TV Commission rescinds PBS disaffiliation
The Arkansas TV Commission voted with zero audible “no” votes to rescind its December decision to disaffiliate from PBS and pay its dues for 2027 in its quarterly meeting Thursday…
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The Supply Side: Grocery business responds to GLP-1 use
The rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is reshaping consumer spending, which impacts food retailers and suppliers. About 1 in 8 U.S. consumers use drugs that reduce appetites and curb…
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Walmart elects board, welcomes new CEO at annual business meeting
Walmart Board Chairman Greg Penner called the retailer’s annual business shareholder meeting to order Thursday (June 4) morning, welcoming John Furner as the company’s new CEO and thanking former CEO…
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ASU System Board of Trustees approves $402.6 million budget for next year
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees on Wednesday (June 3) approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027. Interim System President…
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Car-Mart hires investment firm, appoints board member as it evaluates ‘strategic alternatives’
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. has retained a global investment bank to serve as its financial adviser as the company considers “strategic alternatives,” including potential financing, recapitalization, mergers and acquisitions, and…
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Arkansas metro job growth moderates in April, NWA beats the trend
The Northwest Arkansas metro again led job growth in Arkansas during April, with jobs in the region that is home to Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport up more…
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Sam’s Club names new chief operating officer
Sam’s Club has promoted Steve Schrobilgen, who once worked as a club cart pusher, as its next chief operating officer and executive vice president. He replaces Tom Ward who retired…
by - June 3, 2026 1:52 pm
Benton County wages up almost 11%, Arkansas average weekly wages up 5%
Benton County, home to Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, had the second highest rate of average weekly wage growth during the fourth quarter of 2025 among 372 of the nation’s…
by - June 3, 2026 9:32 am
Arkansas TV Foundation surpasses $2 million goal
The Arkansas TV Foundation said Wednesday (June 3) it has surpassed its $2 million fundraising goal in an effort to keep its Public Service Broadcasting (PBS) affiliation. According to a…
by - June 3, 2026 9:00 am
Research could help with state’s muscadine production
Genetics may help grape breeders determine what will be seedless and self-pollinating even years before vines bear fruit. The approach will save time and resources in the pursuit of creating…
by - June 2, 2026 10:53 am
May tax revenue up 6.7% in Arkansas, ‘substantial surplus’ projected
Thanks to an almost 7% fiscal year-to-date gain in income tax revenue and an almost 4% gain in sales tax revenue, Arkansas’ total tax revenue in the first 11 months…
by - June 1, 2026 4:21 pm
Crystal Bridges opens 114,000-square-foot expansion this weekend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville will open to the public its 114,000-square-foot expansion on Saturday (June 6) and Sunday (June 7). The project, designed by Safdie Architects,…
by - June 1, 2026 4:09 pm
Arkansas River commercial tonnage recovers in April, up 32.5%
April was good for commercial operators on the Arkansas River. Tonnage shipped for the month was up more than 30% compared with April 2025, with sand/gravel/rock shipments up almost 12%…
by - June 1, 2026 4:03 pm
Report: Arkansas’ economy declines in May but above growth neutral
Arkansas’ economic conditions declined slightly in May compared to April, but remained in a growth trend despite continued job losses in the manufacturing sector, according to the Creighton University Mid-America…
by - June 1, 2026 9:00 am
Access, education part of improving maternal health in the Delta
The Arkansas Delta might be the “bread basket” for the state, meaning food is grown there at the highest rates in the country. But it also one of the most…
by - May 31, 2026 10:16 am
Westerman touts transportation funding, defense economy, outdoors act
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, said he will host a field hearing in Hot Springs during the second week in June to collect testimony for the Great American Outdoors…
by - May 28, 2026 1:30 pm
Arkansas labor productivity up 1.8% in 2025, hours worked up 0.9%
Labor productivity in Arkansas during 2025 rose 1.8%, with total labor compensation in the state up almost 6% for the year. Arkansas was among the 42 states that posted labor…
by - May 28, 2026 12:14 pm
Washington Regional announces restructuring plan, will cut 86 jobs
Amidst rising inflation costs, lower reimbursement rates, and shifting state and federal policy, Washington Regional Medical System announced a restructuring plan Thursday (May 28) that will result in 86 job…
by - May 28, 2026 11:58 am
Tyson Foods announces planned CEO change
Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King will step down in October at the end of the meat giant’s fiscal year. King, who has been with Tyson foods for 43 years, was…
by - May 27, 2026 3:20 pm
The Supply Side: Walmart continues its milk processing facility expansion
Milk is a frequent purchase at grocery stores and is why the milk section is at the back of the store. Improving the margins on milk sales is also why…