by - February 25, 2026 12:20 am
First Arkansas Bank & Trust (FAB&T) announced Tuesday (Feb. 24) that Keith Collard, director of internal audit and risk manager, will be president and CEO. Larry T. Wilson, who held…
by - February 25, 2026 12:10 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in…
by - February 24, 2026 10:00 am
The annual economic forecast conducted by the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business and Economic Research offers a big picture view of state, national and international commerce. The leader of…
by - February 24, 2026 7:02 am
Dillard’s Inc. reported strong revenue and profits during the last year despite some slippage in overall sales. The Little Rock-based upscale retailer posted net sales of $6.474 billion for the…
by - February 23, 2026 7:39 pm
The state saw a record number of visitors in 2024, and they spent a record amount, Gov. Sarah Sanders said Monday (Feb. 23) at the 52nd Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference…
by - February 23, 2026 2:00 pm
Beef prices increased by 15% across the board in 2025 and are projected to rise even further this year. Low inventories are fueling the cost surge and there are little…
by - February 22, 2026 6:11 pm
At their annual convention over the weekend, the members of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominated candidates for the 2026 general election. The list of nominated candidates is as follows:…
by - February 22, 2026 2:00 pm
Archeologists have uncovered evidence that thousands of years before the Egyptians built the pyramids and the Greeks created the Parthenon, Native Americans hunted, camped and fished at Old Davidsonville. Pieces…
by - February 20, 2026 4:48 pm
Arkansas is the only U.S. state that does not guarantee 12-month postpartum insurance coverage through Medicaid for low-income mothers. The Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) is calling on…
by - February 19, 2026 6:35 pm
A non-profit, Tailgate Time, has launched with the aim of helping farmers with their mental health. Like many farmers, Jonathan Bobbitt struggled with bouts of depression. The long, lonely hours…
by - February 19, 2026 6:17 pm
The number of known work-related deaths in Arkansas in 2024 totaled 79, down 14.1% compared with 92 in 2023, according to federal and state data. The 2024 information, released Thursday…
by - February 19, 2026 1:34 pm
Consumers continue to turn to online shopping for food and other consumables. December online grocery sales totaled $12.7 billion, up 32%, or $3.1 billion over the same month in 2024,…
by - February 19, 2026 12:27 pm
Walmart’s fiscal-year revenue reached $713.163 billion, up 4.7% compared with the previous fiscal year, and the global retailer reported fiscal-year net income of $21.893 billion, up 12.6%. Fourth-quarter net income…
by - February 18, 2026 1:14 pm
Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with the accreditation process and construction of facilities proceeding as expected. ASU- Jonesboro Chancellor Dr. Todd…
by - February 17, 2026 1:55 pm
Walmart reports its fourth-quarter earnings and fiscal 2026 financial results Thursday (Feb. 19) before the market opens, and the consensus estimate is earnings per share of 73 cents for the…
by - February 17, 2026 1:40 pm
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, lead sponsor of a measure aimed at housing affordability saw his legislation pass the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Hill said the 390-9 vote…
by - February 17, 2026 1:30 pm
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting released Tuesday (Feb. 17) its 2025 Annual Report highlighting the organization’s statewide and global impact, including its leadership of multiple programs in Arkansas, across the region…
by - February 17, 2026 12:57 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Tuesday (Feb. 17) the following appointments: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Alex Blass, Rogers, to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2032. Reappointment….
by - February 16, 2026 3:27 pm
The newly created Friends of Arkansas PBS will include a bipartisan approach in its effort to convince the Arkansas Educational Television Commission to reverse its December 2025 decision to cut…
by - February 16, 2026 1:43 pm
Tontitown-based carrier PAMT Corp posted a loss and a double-digit revenue decline in the fourth quarter of 2025 and for the year. Revenue fell by 17.8% to $141.31 million from…
