by - April 25, 2024 7:02 pm
Twenty Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across Arkansas are participating in the inaugural AAPI Achieve program, a statewide mentorship opportunity produced by The Venture…
by - April 25, 2024 6:47 pm
New York-based Hillcrest Acquisitions has acquired Wolf Creek Apartments in Jonesboro for $12 million. The 192-unit multifamily property, located on Caraway Road, has served as student housing for attendees of…
by - April 25, 2024 1:46 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. hosted its annual shareholders meeting on Thursday (April 25) in less than nine minutes. Shareholders approved three items, including President Shelley Simpson’s appointment…
by - April 25, 2024 11:47 am
FNBC President Chad Hudson announced Thursday (April 25) that David Norris has been hired as senior vice president, Mortgage Lending. In this new role, Norris will be responsible for enhancing…
by - April 24, 2024 12:58 pm
The lead investigator for a National Science Foundation-funded grant is seeking to unlock clues dating back millions of years to better understand the function of animal cells. The $1.1 million…
by - April 24, 2024 10:58 am
Patrick Tenney, president of the Northwest Arkansas division of Little Rock-based contractor Baldwin & Shell, plans to retire next month after 34 years with the company. His final day is…
by - April 23, 2024 5:05 pm
Apparel retailer Express, who is helmed by former Tyson Foods CFO Stewart Glendenning, plans to close 95 stores as it restructures its finances amid a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The…
by - April 23, 2024 9:18 am
The board of trustees at Williams Baptist University recently approved a budget increase for the next fiscal year and it has adopted a new mission statement. The board approved an…
by - April 22, 2024 5:46 pm
Commercial Bank & Trust announced a strategic initiative to unify its sister bank, First State Bank of Warren, into the Commercial Bank operation effective June 24, 2024. Given the proximity…
by - April 22, 2024 5:20 pm
The Arkansas Broadcasters Association announced Monday (April 22) it will begin the Arkansas Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2024. “For years, the ABA awarded a ‘Pioneer Award’ to deserving broadcasters”,…
by - April 22, 2024 1:09 pm
The Arkansas Pie Festival is set to return to Cherokee Village, Ark., on Saturday (April 27) as a partner of the World Food Championship, the biggest Food Sport event in…
by - April 21, 2024 6:50 pm
Three highly-qualified individuals from veterinary schools in neighboring states have completed the interview process as finalist candidates to become the next dean for the proposed College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)…
by - April 21, 2024 6:42 pm
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is seeking candidates for the fifth Women’s Economic Mobility Hub (WEM Hub) cohort. The six-month program supports Black women-owned businesses by providing technical assistance…
by - April 21, 2024 6:37 pm
Our House, a nonprofit in central Arkansas, has expanded its facilities in Little Rock to serve more homeless Arkansans. The 27,000-square-foot expansion cost about $16 million and will allow Our…
by - April 17, 2024 4:37 pm
Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication (CLAC) at Arkansas State University, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Calvin White Jr. said. “I…
by - April 17, 2024 8:10 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it is now accepting applications from agricultural producers for enrollment in a special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) sign-up. USDA’s Natural…
by - April 16, 2024 4:43 pm
The National Institute of Health awarded $3.2 million to Arkansas Children’s and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to innovate new treatment options for children with rare vascular conditions….
by - April 16, 2024 2:27 pm
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) announced Tuesday (April 16) the hiring of Olumide Yerokun as Director of Marketing. Bringing more than a decade of experience to the…
by - April 16, 2024 2:21 pm
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) nursing program will receive a $15 million investment to construct a new academic building as part of a major federal legislative package,…
by - April 15, 2024 1:18 pm
Bitterly cold temperatures may reduce the number redbanded stinkbugs this year, but it will have minimal or no impact on other insects, said Ben Thrash, extension entomologist for the University…
