by - April 1, 2026 12:05 pm
Economic conditions improved in a nine-state region measured by the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, but the report shows a big decline in Arkansas’ economy and a more than…
by - April 1, 2026 11:31 am
In the post-pandemic retail world, Walmart has outperformed Target on every metric, and that is expected to continue in 2026, according to Oliver Chen, equity analyst at TD Cowen. He…
by - March 31, 2026 11:07 pm
The race for the Republican nomination for Arkansas Secretary of State was a nail biter on Tuesday (March 31) as State Sen. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, appeared to squeak out a…
by - March 31, 2026 8:45 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Tuesday (March 31) the Maumelle Pinnacles Master Plan, “a landmark effort” to expand outdoor recreation opportunities while protecting Lake Maumelle. The Maumelle Pinnacles project spans more…
by - March 31, 2026 6:25 am
The Pine Bluff Commercial announced Monday (March 30) that it has been acquired from WEHCO Media, Inc. by Arkansas-based Newsroom Ventures, LLC, the parent company for five other Arkansas newspapers….
by - March 30, 2026 5:38 pm
In response to the March 12th AETN Commission meeting, the Arkansas TV Foundation has created a separate fund to support the future of PBS in Arkansas. On March 12, the…
by - March 30, 2026 7:32 am
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging Arkansans to stay alert as wildfire danger has increased significantly across the state due to extreme drought, high winds and higher than normal temperatures….
by - March 29, 2026 12:43 pm
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame added six new members to its ranks on Friday (March 27) at a Statehouse Convention Center luncheon in Little Rock. The newest inductees were…
by - March 27, 2026 10:59 am
Fort Smith elected officials are hoping Little Rock-based Baptist Health officials will soon provide details on partially announced plans to alter operations at its Fort Smith hospital campus and end…
by - March 27, 2026 9:19 am
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing many aspects of the food industry, but applications are not as broad within the protein supply chain — primarily chicken, beef and pork — as…
by - March 26, 2026 9:56 pm
Arkansas River traffic is down slightly in the first two months of 2026, with a more than 30% gain in internal shipments easing the impact of declines in inbound and…
by - March 26, 2026 9:46 pm
Walmart continues to tout low food prices to consumers dealing with inflation that pushed overall grocery prices 3.1% higher in February from a year ago, according to the Consumer Price…
by - March 26, 2026 9:24 pm
Consumers are expected to dole out an average of $195.59 per person for the Easter holiday, up 1.86% from a year ago. Cumulative spending is pegged at $24.9 billion, up…
by - March 26, 2026 5:53 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, will have an opponent in the general election this fall. Democratic candidate Dr. Terri Yarbrough Green officially launched her campaign in Northeast Arkansas. The Paragould…
by - March 26, 2026 8:37 am
Former U.S. Vice President and 2024 presidential nominee Kamala Harris will keynote the 2026 Fisher Shackelford dinner, a fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Arkansas. The event will be held…
by - March 26, 2026 8:25 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville (UA) recently announced plans for a new accelerated six-year bachelor of science to doctor of…
by - March 25, 2026 12:24 pm
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is about to have a new office, and it’s located in Northeast Arkansas. ARDOT officials, elected officials, and community stakeholders will offically open the…
by - March 25, 2026 11:05 am
Little Rock-based Baptist Health is planning to end hospital operations at Baptist Health-Fort Smith with the campus providing emergency room and possibly limited surgery services. Some or all existing physician…
by - March 24, 2026 2:00 pm
The CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Brian Marsh knows his nonprofit is practically a household name, but he’s hoping its work can change household incomes. Marsh sat down with…
by - March 24, 2026 11:33 am
Rep. Stan Berry, R-Dover, passed away, it was announced Tuesday (March 24). The seven-term legislator was retired and served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2003-07 and 2019-26. His…
