by - September 1, 2020 2:10 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Digital Health & Innovation announced Tuesday (Sept. 1) a four-year $3.8 million grant from the federal Health Resources & Services Administration…
by - September 1, 2020 1:55 pm
The Central Arkansas Angel Network is expanding statewide with a new name. Now called the Ark Angel Alliance, the Conway-based investment capital group will be working with companies in all…
by - September 1, 2020 12:58 pm
Airports in Jonesboro, Little Rock and Monticello will receive a share of the more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). U.S….
by - August 27, 2020 5:56 pm
Tyson Foods joins more than 700 companies – including Walmart – as part of Time to Vote, a business-led, nonpartisan coalition working to increase voter participation in U.S. elections. Time…
by - August 27, 2020 3:45 pm
Penny Toombs, a long-time educator for Piggott Public Schools, has been appointed as the director of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Southern Tenant Farmers Museum, two of Arkansas State…
by - August 27, 2020 2:52 pm
Israeli-based Delta Galil Industries reported Wednesday (Aug. 26) it had acquired the Bare Necessities intimate apparel business from Walmart for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to close in…
by - August 27, 2020 11:44 am
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre announced a new class of board of directors with the beginning of the 2020-2021 fiscal year. This year’s Executive Committee is comprised of Steve Strickland serving…
by - August 26, 2020 8:09 pm
Southern Administrative Services will spend $11 million to re-develop the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab facility. Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp said this is the largest private investment ever in…
by - August 26, 2020 8:02 pm
The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP), a non-profit organization of 14 rural hospitals spanning South Arkansas was recently awarded three Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Rural Health…
by - August 26, 2020 7:53 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced an $84 million multi-state settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. on Wednesday (Aug. 26) that will bring…
by - August 25, 2020 4:24 pm
The Arkansas 529 Education Savings Plan has reached $1 billion in assets, Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan told the 529 board Tuesday (Aug. 25). “When I took office in 2015,…
by - August 25, 2020 4:14 pm
Grady Spann, director of Arkansas State Parks, has been named president of the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD). Spann is a 27-year employee of Arkansas State Parks, having…
by - August 25, 2020 3:18 pm
Fountain Lake School District and Little Rock-based renewable energy company Scenic Hill Solar will partner to build an almost $1.5 million solar power plant to provide electricity to power nearly…
by - August 25, 2020 11:59 am
Fort Smith-based supply chain logistics firm ArcBest has been recognized as one of Forbes’ best employers on its annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2020. The award is presented…
by - August 25, 2020 10:53 am
Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is hosting an informational webinar on Wednesday, September 2 for small to mid-size manufacturing firms interested in minimizing the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks in their facilities….
by - August 24, 2020 4:20 pm
Four companies have partnered with Arkansas State University to offer their employees a special opportunity to advance their education. ASU is offering up to 25 scholarships of $1,000 each to…
by - August 24, 2020 1:28 pm
While many financial institutions distributed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, some lenders originated more loans on the national and local level. Bank of…
by - August 24, 2020 1:10 pm
Officials with the Peacemaker Music Festival, which recently held its 6th annual event in downtown Fort Smith, have announced awards of more than $150,000 at five, ten and twenty thousand-dollar…
by - August 23, 2020 5:13 pm
Walmart Inc. and Tribeca Film Festival will partner to host the Walmart Drive-in, a series of free drive-in movie screenings across the country. The retail giant announced the initiative on…
by - August 21, 2020 4:49 pm
The Arkansas Department of Commerce awarded the city of Hazen $1,900,000 from its Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant program. The city will work in partnership with Aristotle Unified Communications…
