by - April 3, 2023 4:28 pm
South Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH) announced Monday (April 4) it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Medical Center of South Arkansas (MCSA) and its related businesses, including physician clinic…
by - April 3, 2023 1:01 pm
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector declined at a faster rate in March while the overall economy continued to contract, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The ISM…
by - April 2, 2023 10:24 am
Todd Martin’s retirement project is becoming more successful than he could have imagined. This story is about how a corporate agriculture executive and his wife bet on themselves, got into…
by - April 2, 2023 10:00 am
Republican Party of Arkansas chairman Cody Hiland, a former local and U.S. Prosecuting Attorney, said there is much distrust in the justice system and he urged caution in reacting to…
by - April 2, 2023 9:23 am
While the U.S. economy remains relatively strong, the retail sector is a mixed bag with a tight workforce despite the 50,100 retail jobs added in February against a growing number…
by - April 2, 2023 9:09 am
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday (April 2) that he will run for U.S. President in the 2024 election cycle. In an interview that aired Sunday with ABC reporter…
by - April 1, 2023 10:10 am
In another pending sign that the Arkansas legislature is winding to a close, Arkansas lawmakers on Friday (March 31) revealed the Revenue Stabilization Act, the balanced budget proposal that outlines…
by - March 30, 2023 5:02 pm
Walmart heir and philanthropist Alice Walton celebrated with healthcare providers, construction crews and interested stakeholders Thursday (March 30) at the groundbreaking for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM)…
by - March 30, 2023 4:29 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders and state legislative leaders on Thursday (March 30) agreed on a $124 million income tax cut that will go into effect this year, if approved. SB549, filed…
by - March 30, 2023 3:35 pm
The Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee heard presentations Thursday (March 30) on a “Victim’s Bill of Rights” proposed constitutional amendment that is part of Gov. Sarah Sanders’ Safer,…
by - March 30, 2023 11:06 am
A Heartland Forward study released Thursday (March 30) showed Northwest Arkansas dropped in the rankings, but the region remains one of the nation’s most dynamic metros. Heartland Forward’s 2023 edition…
by - March 30, 2023 7:30 am
According to new Census Bureau estimates, Madison County’s population rose the fastest in Arkansas and was the 96th fastest-growing U.S. county from 2021 to 2022. Still, Benton County was the…
by - March 29, 2023 10:40 pm
A bill that would have limited uses of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) failed to pass in the House State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday (March…
by - March 29, 2023 8:53 pm
A bill requiring Arkansans convicted of the most serious crimes to serve 100% of their sentences passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a voice vote Wednesday (March 29). Senate Bill…
by - March 29, 2023 6:15 pm
Nubbins, a lab-breed puppy, was rescued several months ago in Greene County. He had a serious problem. The stray was born without front paws, but machinist students at Black River…
by - March 29, 2023 2:38 pm
Madison Marsh is beyond busy. The Fort Smith native will graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy in June. After that, she plans to attend the Harvard Kennedy School of…
by - March 29, 2023 2:13 pm
Memorial Day or Fourth of July cookouts will be more costly this year as chicken and beef prices remain high. Derrell Peel, livestock marketing specialist with Oklahoma State University Extension,…
by - March 28, 2023 8:11 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed three different lawsuits – in three different jurisdictions – against social media giants TikTok, ByteDance, and Meta Platforms on Tuesday (March 28). The lawsuits…
by - March 28, 2023 3:17 pm
Joe Vitiritto, president and CEO of Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc., received a 6.9% raise and total compensation of $1.6 million in 2022, according to the company’s proxy statement…
by - March 27, 2023 10:05 pm
After 33 resolutions were filed to refer various legislative initiatives to voters for the 2024 ballot, 13 of those measures received a hearing on Monday (March 27) during a meeting…
