News Briefs

Armor Bank opens new west Little Rock branch

Armor Bank has opened the bank’s new west Little Rock branch on Chenal Parkway. The bank will celebrate its grand opening with an open house to the public on Wednesday,…

Randolph County Heritage Museum receives largest donation ever

The Randolph County Heritage Museum has received its largest donation in the organization’s history. Don Cox, a long-time supporter of the museum, donated more than $150,000 in memory of Ruth…

League Of Women Voters hires first full-time executive director

The League of Women Voters of Arkansas (LWVAR) hired Kristin Foster as its first full-time executive director, the group said Tuesday (May 20). Foster, a veteran of nonprofit and campaign…

Arkansas Bankers Association announces new leaders

The Arkansas Bankers Association recently announced their new slate of officers for 2025-2026 at the 135th Arkansas Bankers Association Annual Convention. The new officers include: Chairman: Chris Gosnell, Farmers Bank…

UAMS graduates nearly 1,200 health professionals

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to confer degrees and certificates to 1,186 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded a…

FNBC hires Tony Futrell as business development officer

FNBC Bank has hired Tony Futrell as business development officer. Futrell has over 40 years of banking experience in the Jonesboro market and will report to Community President Gabe Roberts….

BSR REIT acquires two Houston properties for $141 million

Coming off a $618.5 million sale of assets to AvalonBay, BSR Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) announced late this week it has acquired two new “high-quality” assets in Houston. BSR…

Two foundations give $3 million to JBU for renovation project

John Brown University in Siloam Springs has secured a combined $3 million from the Mabee Foundation and the Schmieding Foundation to support the second phase of a $13 million project…

Chandler Equipment purchases Starwood Customs in Lowell

Springdale-based Chandler Equipment Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of truck accessories, has recently acquired Starwood Customs, a Lowell-based provider of vehicle customization services. Financial terms of the deal were not…

CARTI expands services in El Dorado

CARTI announced this week that its El Dorado cancer center is adding 3D screening and diagnostic contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) to its services. Later this year, as part of the finalization…

Joe Bailey named head of Arkansas Waterways Commission

Joe Bailey has been named executive director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission effective May 27. He will succeed Cassandra Caldwell who has been director since 2020. The announcement was made…

Agritourism webinar slated for May 21 webinar

Agritourism can expand profit margins for many farmers, but there are issues they must contend with. The sector can include duck hunting in the offseason, hayrides, pumpkin patches, campsites, orchards…

GORP, state outdoor recreation office offers video series

The University of Arkansas Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) and the state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation have released a free digital video series to help early-stage entrepreneurs build their businesses,…

UA alums give $500,000 for free enterprise, capitalism program

University of Arkansas alumni Ruben and Sue Martin gave $500,000 to the Sam M. Walton College of Business to support a summer program on free enterprise and capitalism, according to…

KASU celebrates 68th birthday with celebration of Henry Glover

The oldest National Public Radio member in Arkansas is about to celebrate more than six decades of being on the air. KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas…

Southern Bancorp promotes Marlar, Smith to director positions

Southern Bancorp Bank announced the promotion of Stacey Marlar to Director of Product and Scott Smith to Director of Payments. Marlar has been with Southern Bancorp since 1999, most recently…

Two family members added to Tyson Foods’ board

Tyson Foods continues to be a family-controlled company and that continues with Chairman John Tyson’s two children, John Randal Tyson and Olivia Tyson being named as directors effective May 8….

Cadence Bank names Chris Locke to expanded role

Cadence Bank announced Monday (May 5) that Chris Locke has expanded his role to become president of the North Central Arkansas division. In this position, he will oversee five markets…

Hendrix College receives $2 million Mabee Foundation grant to renovate Galloway Hall

Hendrix College has been awarded a $2 million challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation to support the renovation of historic Galloway Hall on the school’s campus. Galloway…

UA receives $1 million from state Department of Higher Education

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has awarded $1 million to the University of Arkansas to expand electronics education by developing credit and non-credit courses related to workforce needs in…

University of Arkansas to receive $5 million from state for food science center

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year