by - July 4, 2022 5:10 pm
Northeast Arkansas electric vehicle manufacturer, Envirotech, has entered into a $27 million agreement with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The agreement will aid in facility construction and expansion in Osceola,…
by - July 4, 2022 2:08 pm
A new report released by Bentonville think tank Heartland Forward outlines strategies for building a robust healthcare workforce in the heartland. According to the study, thousands of jobs remain unfilled…
by - July 3, 2022 10:41 am
Discount retailers often win and retain share in recessions combined with rising prices. Walmart is the largest U.S. grocer and is known for low prices no matter the economic conditions….
by - June 30, 2022 3:52 pm
Julie Linck, chief administrator of environment for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, recently provided updates about the committee making recommendations on using the federal infrastructure money available to…
by - June 30, 2022 9:20 am
Officials backing a new four-year medical school in Bentonville disclosed the next steps in its development Thursday (June 30), including a new name, building plans and location. The independent, nonprofit…
by - June 29, 2022 7:02 pm
More than 1,100 hopeful suppliers took part in Walmart’s 9th Annual Open Call pitch held in Bentonville on Wednesday (June 29). Walmart and Sam’s Club held almost 1,200 meetings Wednesday…
by - June 29, 2022 6:06 pm
Nearly 125,000 Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) customers in western Arkansas will soon see an increase in their energy bills. The utility company reported Wednesday (June 29) that the Arkansas…
by - June 29, 2022 2:24 pm
Jobless rates in all eight metro areas within or including parts of Arkansas were down compared with May 2021, and all areas posted year-over-year job gains. The largest job growth…
by - June 29, 2022 11:46 am
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recently reported metrics of a pilot program to move freight autonomously on Interstate 45 between Dallas and Houston. In a recently posted video…
by - June 29, 2022 8:14 am
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (June 28) that it sued Walmart Inc., alleging the retailer allowed scam artists to access its money transfer services, resulting in fraud…
by - June 28, 2022 5:51 pm
Schools should use many resources they already have to gather protective intelligence, assess threats and work as a team to prevent acts of student violence, according to Cindy Marble, a…
by - June 28, 2022 5:42 pm
More than 1,100 entrepreneurs, potential and current suppliers with products to pitch are in Bentonville this week for Walmart’s 9th annual Open Call. They hope to land a deal with…
by - June 28, 2022 4:50 pm
Corn and soybean prices continue to soar upwards, but the lack of rain could eat into row crop farmers’ profits. Grain price hikes are negatively impacting cattle producers. Less than…
by - June 28, 2022 1:03 pm
With the Fourth of July holiday falling on Monday this year, more consumers say they plan to celebrate during the weekend, according to the National Retail Federation. Many will stay…
by - June 26, 2022 3:10 pm
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, is juggling many of his Congressional duties, but finding solutions to reduce inflation may be the most urgent priority for the four-term representative. A…
by - June 26, 2022 2:37 pm
Alan Morse, CEO of Jonesboro-based Ritter Communications, a regional telecom and broadband provider, said Arkansas is well ahead of surrounding states when it comes to investing in high-speed Internet fiber…
by - June 26, 2022 12:35 pm
It’s been a feast or famine for many retailers in the past two years amid supply chain challenges resulting from the COVID-19-induced global shutdown in 2020 to the Russian invasion…
by - June 26, 2022 9:15 am
Hytrol Conveyor Co. and Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development, through its holding company, Real Estate for e-Commerce, broke ground Friday (June 24) on a new warehouse and distribution…
by - June 26, 2022 8:49 am
Surplus capacity of global crude oil production in non-OPEC countries has declined by 80% since 2021 as new pipeline projects and production come online in the United States. According to…
by - June 24, 2022 5:23 pm
With a stroke of a pen, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Friday (June 24) certified that almost all abortions are now illegal in Arkansas. Her action followed the U.S. Supreme…
