by - June 14, 2022 11:50 am
Arkansas Children’s Hospital made the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best” list for pediatric hospitals in a record seven speciality areas. The state’s only pediatric health system also achieved a…
by - June 13, 2022 7:01 pm
Willow Creek Owner LLC and Spires Willow Creek Owner LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County, from April 15 through May 15, according to…
by - June 9, 2022 9:17 pm
The Republican Party of Arkansas announced three new staff members. Amber Crawford will serve as communications director, Seth Mays will serve as victory director, and Gabrielle Harvey has joined as…
by - June 8, 2022 3:58 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Arkansas Natural Resources Commission has approved $35.41 million for nine water and wastewater projects and four technical assistance programs serving more than 211,372 Arkansans. The…
by - June 8, 2022 3:02 pm
The nonprofit Simmons First Foundation has donated $100,000 to Ducks Unlimited to support the Big River Park Conservancy project located along the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tenn., and West Memphis,…
by - June 8, 2022 11:47 am
Danville-chartered Chambers Bank announced Wednesday (June 8) the promotion of Ashley Wiser to chief operating officer. She will oversee retail, deposit, and branch operations, and quality assurance, business development, treasury…
by - June 8, 2022 7:48 am
Donnie Smith, who retired as president and CEO of Springdale-based meat giant Tyson Foods in 2016, was named CEO of California-based poultry processor Foster Farms on Tuesday (June 7). Atlas…
by - June 7, 2022 8:32 pm
On Wednesday, June 22, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions and the Arkansas District Export Council will offer a two-session seminar aimed at small businesses looking to grow exports. The “Grow Your Exports:…
by - June 7, 2022 7:52 pm
Justin Avery, the current Rock Region METRO chief financial officer, has been named as the new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Avery has 10 years of experience at Rock Region…
by - June 7, 2022 4:18 pm
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) is taking applications for the next round of the Transportation-Related Research & Workforce Development Grant Program. In 2021, state legislators approved the program that…
by - June 6, 2022 8:54 pm
Southern Bancorp, Inc. of Arkansas has closed on its acquisition of FCB Financial Services, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Premier Bank of Arkansas, a $213 million asset bank with…
by - June 6, 2022 9:24 am
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will not raise tuition and fees for the 2022-23 school year. The measure was approved during the Board of Trustees of the University…
by - June 2, 2022 12:08 pm
July 1 is the deadline to apply for the Arkansas Academic Scholarship for students and Arkansas residents planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university in the…
by - May 31, 2022 1:33 pm
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a utility of Columbus, Ohio-based American Electric Power, is seeking regulatory approval for three renewable energy projects comprising 999 megawatts of generating capacity, according to…
by - May 31, 2022 8:17 am
The final two candidates for dean of the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University will visit the Jonesboro campus within the next week. Jason Garrett of Union…
by - May 27, 2022 12:01 pm
Economics Arkansas board of directors voted earlier this month to appoint three new members and confirm its new board officers. Those elected will begin their appointments June 1, 2022. The…
by - May 26, 2022 8:17 pm
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture has a new leader. The school’s Board of Trustees confirmed Dr. Deacue Fields as vice president for agriculture on Wednesday (May 25) based…
by - May 26, 2022 8:02 pm
Tom Arens has been promoted to chief technology officer for ARcare as the healthcare network continues to grow in Arkansas, Mississippi and Kentucky. In this role, Arens, who has served…
by - May 26, 2022 7:57 pm
The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University graduated 108 new physicians Wednesday (May 25) at its commencement and hooding ceremony. The class arrived…
by - May 26, 2022 4:13 pm
Arkansas-based Simmons Bank announced Thursday (May 26) the promotions of Charlie Van Ness of Fayetteville and Patrick Gearhart of Wichita, Kan. to division president. Van Ness will oversee the bank’s…
