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Sen. Boozman said new Farm Bill to pass around end of year

The $1.5 trillion Farm Bill expired on Oct. 1, but U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., believes that a new bill will be passed by the end of the year or…

Democrats blast DHS for Medicaid disenrollments

Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman Grant Tennille accused the Arkansas Department of Human Services and Republicans in the state legislature of bungling the state’s Medicaid re-enrollment process. At a press…

J.B. Hunt expected to miss Wall Street expectations in Q3 due to freight market pressures

Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is expected to post declines in earnings and revenue in the third quarter as margins are squeezed by pricing pressures and rising costs….

Arkansas DHS, UAMS collaborate on $9.5 million mental health program

In an effort to increase mental health services for Arkansans, especially in rural parts of the state, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the University of Arkansas for…

De Queen’s Beau McCastlain named Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Beau McCastlain, a television production teacher at De Queen High School, was named the Arkansas Teacher of the Year Monday (Oct. 9). McCastlain learned he had been selected out of…

More than 427,000 Arkansans come off Medicaid rolls after six-month ‘unwinding’ process

Arkansas’ Medicaid rolls fell by more than 53,000 in September, the final month for redetermination for eligibility, according to new figures released by the state Department of Human Services on…

Arkansas net farm income drops by $1 billion in 2023

Net farm income has dropped dramatically in Arkansas in 2023. The Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center projects that net farm income in Arkansas is down about $1 billion…

Introducing the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2023 C-Suite Award winners

In this issue, we recognize 10 top executives with our ninth annual C-Suite Awards. The honor acknowledges regional leaders’ contributions, commitment to the community and exceptional professional performance. Candidates are…

Family-driven revival: Springdale group plans to reopen Springdale icon AQ Chicken House

Earlier this year, 76-year-old restaurant landmark AQ Chicken House —whose patrons included U.S. presidents — served its final meal in Springdale at 1207 N. Thompson St. (U.S. Highway 71). Or…

Freedom of Information Act advocates ready to unveil constitutional amendment proposal

By next week, expect to see the first draft of a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into the Arkansas Constitution. Appearing on this…

Arkansas GOP Chair thinks Jordan will be Speaker, calls lectern controversy ‘manufactured crisis’

Joseph Wood, the new chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas, thinks the odds favor U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, becoming the next Speaker of the House, and he calls…

The Supply Side: Early read on holiday sales expectations is cautious

Retailers often live and die by holiday sales. Early predictions suggest lackluster overall spending this year, with growth barely outpacing higher prices. Deloitte forecasts holiday retail sales to grow between…

Baptist Health to manage, then acquire Drew Memorial Health System

Little Rock-based Baptist Health announced Friday (Oct. 6) it has reached a definitive agreement to add Drew Memorial Health System in Monticello to the Baptist Health system. The acquisition will…

Sig Sauer investing $150 million in Jacksonville facility, adding 625 new jobs

SIG SAUER, a firearms and ammunition manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing facility in Jacksonville. This expansion is expected to create 625 new jobs over the next five years. “We are…

Little Rock commercial real estate firms announce merger

Little Rock commercial real estate firms Flake & Co. and ARK Commercial & Investment Real Estate are merging and will operate under the Flake & Co. name beginning Nov. 1. The companies shared details…

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield announces $5.9 million for youth behavioral health

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas is donating more than $5.9 million to five Arkansas organizations to address child and adolescent mental…

Lexicon invests in its workforce

Patrick Schueck wasn’t sure if he wanted to go into the family business. His father, Tom, founded Lexicon Construction and Fabrication more than 55 years ago. Tom was a ‘hard…

Attorney Jay Martin says he will seek Chief Justice seat on Arkansas Supreme Court

Then, there were four. North Little Rock attorney Jay Martin said he plans to run for the Chief Justice seat for the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2024. Chief Justice John Dan…

Former NLR Mayor Pat Hays dies

Longtime North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Henry Hays passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. Hays, a lawyer, was also a former member of the…

The Supply Side: ‘Super retailers’ see fewer shopping trips, longer visits

This year has been challenging for super retailers Costco, Target and Walmart. Through the first half of 2023, the financial contrasts between the companies were stark, as are the predicted…

Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic trends lower in May

Tyson Family Foundation to give $500,000 for NWA Pride Weekend

Experience Fayetteville releases marketing, sales plan to public

Turn Key denies ‘defects and deficiencies’ allegations with Peak work