by - August 6, 2024 2:48 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services awarded $344,728.69 in grants to 33 Arkansas cities and counties. “These grants go a long way toward…
by - August 6, 2024 2:43 pm
The CARTI Foundation recently welcomed long-time supporters Cathy Gammill of Little Rock and Jordan Longnecker of El Dorado to its board. Both have an intimate understanding of the nonprofit’s mission…
by - August 6, 2024 2:39 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders’ communications director Alexa Henning will be leaving the office for a job in Washington, D.C., the office confirmed on Tuesday (Aug. 6). Henning, who has served in…
by - August 5, 2024 4:16 pm
Arkansas State University has selected Elisabeth Engel as the director of Arkansas State University Museum, said Dr. Will McLean, senior vice provost for Academic Affairs and Research on Monday (Aug….
by - August 4, 2024 6:39 pm
Little Rock-based Baptist Health announced two promotions to its systemwide leadership. Joni Stephenson has been promoted to corporate vice president of human resources for Baptist Health. She has been in…
by - August 4, 2024 6:21 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reported its second highest fundraising year, raising more than $40.8 million through gifts and philanthropic grants in the 2024 fiscal year. It…
by - August 1, 2024 5:58 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced Thursday (Aug. 1) the release of over $5.2 million in federal…
by - August 1, 2024 3:01 pm
A Northwest Arkansas-based blockchain technology company has been finding success as a marketplace aggregator for the next generation of the internet, or Web3. Daniel Fritsche and Josh Owen are the…
by - July 31, 2024 3:48 pm
Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame will be the celebrity speaker at the the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) Center for Economic Development (CED)’s inaugural Excellence in Family…
by - July 31, 2024 7:51 am
Forward Arkansas recently added Victoria DeFrancesco Soto and Jared Henderson to its board. Both additions bring experience in education and public service as the nonprofit pursues its mission of accelerating…
by - July 30, 2024 1:52 pm
Starbucks baristas at the Geyer Springs & I-30 location filed a petition for a union election on Friday (July 26), according to a press release on Tuesday (July 30). With…
by - July 30, 2024 1:13 pm
American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics in Magnolia was formally presented a national award on Friday (July 26) by U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs. The U.S. Department of Commerce…
by - July 29, 2024 5:59 pm
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institutional accrediting body for Arkansas State University, has notified Chancellor Todd Shields of its decision to accept the visiting team’s report on A-State, thereby…
by - July 29, 2024 1:58 pm
The University of Central Arkansas closed out fiscal year 2024 with more than $15.9 million raised from 6,916 donors. This is the seventh consecutive year the university has surpassed its…
by - July 29, 2024 12:04 pm
First Community Bank has promoted David Wood and Allen Williams to the positions of executive vice president, regional president, in their respective regions. Wood has worked at First Community Bank…
by - July 28, 2024 6:23 pm
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recently recognized Matt Jones, O.D., of Blytheville, as the organization’s 2024 Optometrist of the Year. AOA cited the tireless advocacy work Dr. Jones has led…
by - July 28, 2024 6:17 pm
Allen Engineering Corp. of Paragould has added two members to its executive team. Shannon Powers is the new director of Finance and Administration and Marcus Jarrett has been promoted to…
by - July 26, 2024 3:30 pm
Walmart plans to expand its autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacy business with 25 locations in Alabama, Idaho, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Walmart recently closed its healthcare clinics and sold its telehealth business…
by - July 25, 2024 7:11 am
Southern Bancorp, Inc., announced Mike Myers, former Winrock Chief Financial Officer and longtime Southern Bancorp Board Director, as its interim Chief Financial Officer. Myers recently retired from Winrock International after…
by - July 24, 2024 2:26 pm
Little Rock-based solar power developer Scenic Hill Solar started operating a 1.2-megawatt DC solar array on 13 acres in Stuttgart, according to a Wednesday (July 24) news release. Citing client privacy,…
