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Economics Arkansas adds 3 to board
Economics Arkansas board of directors voted earlier this month to appoint three new members and confirm its new board officers. Those elected will begin their appointments June 1, 2022. The…
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by - May 26, 2022 8:17 pm
Dr. Deacue Fields selected to lead UA Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture has a new leader. The school’s Board of Trustees confirmed Dr. Deacue Fields as vice president for agriculture on Wednesday (May 25) based…
by - May 26, 2022 8:02 pm
Tom Arens promoted to chief technology officer for ARcare
Tom Arens has been promoted to chief technology officer for ARcare as the healthcare network continues to grow in Arkansas, Mississippi and Kentucky. In this role, Arens, who has served…
by - May 26, 2022 7:57 pm
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates its third class in Jonesboro
The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University graduated 108 new physicians Wednesday (May 25) at its commencement and hooding ceremony. The class arrived…
by - May 26, 2022 4:13 pm
Simmons Bank promotes Van Ness, Gearhart to division presidents
Arkansas-based Simmons Bank announced Thursday (May 26) the promotions of Charlie Van Ness of Fayetteville and Patrick Gearhart of Wichita, Kan. to division president. Van Ness will oversee the bank’s…
by - May 25, 2022 10:32 am
Grady Spann accepts top job with NWA Land Trust
Fayetteville nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) said Wednesday (May 25) that former Arkansas State Parks director Grady Spann is its new CEO and executive director. Spann, who has relocated to Northwest…
by - May 23, 2022 8:01 pm
Jared Bassham selected by BRTC to lead Law Enforcement Training Academy
Jared Bassham has been selected as Black River Technical College’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Director. Bassham’s tenure will begin July 1. A Hardy native, he has been employed at…
by - May 23, 2022 7:37 pm
Bank of America to raise minimum wage for workers to $22 per hour; higher by 2025
Bank of America announced Monday (May 23) it would accelerate its previously announced plan to raise the minimum wage for its workers to $22 per hour. The bank behemoth also…
by - May 23, 2022 8:13 am
Arkansas Department of Agriculture receives $650,000 for feral hog eradication efforts
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will receive $650,000 in federal funds to aid in its feral hog eradication efforts. The money will come from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022….
by - May 21, 2022 10:16 am
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary donates $1.4 million to hospital
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Auxiliary donated $1.4 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital recently to support expert pediatric care for the children and families of Arkansas and beyond. “The ACH…
by - May 21, 2022 10:13 am
Career Staffing Services wins SBA’s Arkansas Women-owned Business of the Year
Career Staffing Services was the winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas Women-owned Business of the Year. The award is part of the SBA National Small Business Week (NSBW)…
by - May 19, 2022 3:10 pm
Arkansas Trucking Association appoints Jeff Loggins as board chairman
The Arkansas Trucking Association elected three new members and selected the next chairman for its Board of Directors, according to a Thursday (May 19) news release. Jeff Loggins, president of…
by - May 19, 2022 9:36 am
Air quality improves in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith metro
Residents might breathe easier knowing the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metros have some of the cleanest air in the United States, a new report shows. Nonprofit American Lung Association…
by - May 18, 2022 7:02 pm
Considine, Thompson promoted to VP positions at Entergy Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas officials announced the promotion of Michael Considine and Ventrell Thompson to vice president positions. Considine has been named vice president of Reliability, a new role within the organization…
by - May 18, 2022 6:46 pm
J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs gets new owners, upgrades
Jeannie and Saddiq Mir have purchased J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs and the couple have plans to improve the interior and menu. The restaurant is located at 4332 Central…
by - May 18, 2022 4:51 pm
First Security opens second branch in Fort Smith, has plans for a third
Searcy-based First Security Bancorp is formally opening its second Fort Smith branch on Thursday (May 19), with preliminary plans to open a third area branch in Chaffee Crossing in 2024….
by - May 17, 2022 3:09 pm
Michael Malone to retire from Texarkana Chamber
The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Monday (May 16) the retirement of Michael Malone, president and CEO. Malone has served the Texarkana Chamber since February 2016. During his…
by - May 17, 2022 3:00 pm
Urban forestry groups to train in NEA
Urban forestry professionals from across the country to train in Jonesboro and Trumann this week. Urban and community forestry professionals from across the Southeastern U.S. will converge in Jonesboro this…
by - May 17, 2022 11:39 am
Hendrix College president to retire in June 2023
Hendrix College President Ellis Arnold announced Tuesday (May 17) he will retire at the end of the next academic year. Arnold, a 1979 graduate of the school, has served as…
by - May 16, 2022 4:50 pm
ASU’s Queretaro’s campus holds second graduation
A record 70 students graduated on Saturday (May 14) with degrees from Arkansas State University Campus Querétaro in Mexico. It was the university’s second commencement ceremony. Among the students, 29…