by - October 7, 2020 2:49 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will spend $11.8 million to improve rural broadband access in Arkansas. The money will come in the form of grants from the ReConnect Program,…
by - October 7, 2020 11:19 am
Fourteen organizations from across the state were recognized with an Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award during the 26th Annual Awards Celebration Tuesday (Oct. 6) in Little Rock. The award process drives…
by - October 6, 2020 6:26 pm
Jane Hunt Meade and Bryan Hunt have given $5 million for J.B. and Johnelle Hunt and family to name the Fayetteville Public Library Center for Innovation and the new courtyard…
by - October 6, 2020 2:14 pm
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has hired Dr. Christian De Guzman as an assistant professor and rice breeder at the Rice Research and Extension Center. De Guzman…
by - October 6, 2020 11:58 am
Walmart is now licensed to sell Medicare insurance plans in all 50 states. The retail giant said it has a licensed insurance agency equipped to sell Medicare products. Talk Business…
by - October 6, 2020 7:15 am
Armor Bank and Stuttgart-based Farmers and Merchants Bank have announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for Armor Bank to purchase the Marianna branch of Farmers and Merchants Bank…
by - October 5, 2020 4:36 pm
Simmons Bank gifted $1 million to support the construction of the new Dr. Josetta Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit and the Sergeant Elga Lee Roberts Jefferson County Veteran’s Services Office…
by - October 5, 2020 4:25 pm
The city of Jonesboro received a $2.5 million grant for rail storage expansion that will provide needed space for industrial park manufacturers, but it also mean jobs growth, Mayor Harold…
by - October 4, 2020 12:42 pm
More Northwest Arkansas travelers booked flights with Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill last year instead of opting to fly from other airports in the region, according to a…
by - October 2, 2020 9:10 am
Hendrix College in Conway announced Friday (Oct. 2) that it will lower its tuition by 32%. Current tuition for the 2020-2021 school year is listed at $49,140, while the 2021-2022…
by - October 1, 2020 3:57 pm
The Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors has appointed Gary Thompson as executive director. Thompson works at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station in Fayetteville. This is the first time…
by - October 1, 2020 3:33 pm
A lawsuit between Tyson Foods the former owner of Keystone Foods over the acquisition of Keystone Foods will now be heard in arbitration, according to a federal judge’s ruling on…
by - October 1, 2020 1:28 pm
The Springdale Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday (Oct. 1) the promotion of Bill Rogers to president and CEO. He’ll replace Perry Webb, who announced his retirement last year. Rogers has…
by - October 1, 2020 1:15 pm
Lyon College was one of the few colleges or universities in the South to hold virtual-only classes during the fall of 2020. Administrators are preparing for students to return to…
by - September 30, 2020 3:52 pm
The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) has elected Little Rock attorney Steve Quattlebaum as vice president of the organization. Elected by the general membership, Steve will become president of…
by - September 30, 2020 10:01 am
Clarksville, the county seat of Johnson County, is the first city in Arkansas to power all of its governmental operations with solar energy, according to a news release. Clarksville Connected…
by - September 30, 2020 8:12 am
The Little Rock Regional Chamber has hired Raymond Omar Long as Director of Business Retention and Expansion. In this position, Long will execute the existing industry support program, which is…
by - September 29, 2020 6:52 pm
The University of Central Arkansas will host a “teach-in” on U.S. presidential elections Tuesday (Oct. 6) from 1:40-3 p.m. via Zoom. This faculty-led, teach-in is a nonpartisan event designed to…
by - September 29, 2020 6:23 pm
One of the most controversial practices in Northeast Arkansas, row crop burning, is about to get underway in the region. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture reminds those in agriculture and…
by - September 29, 2020 1:32 pm
Arkansas has experienced a significant increase in the number of coronavirus cases during recent weeks and Bank of America has increased its PPE and financial contributions to several partner organizations…
