by - December 8, 2025 11:48 am
The economic cost of AI workslop
Nearly all of us have experienced a self-reinforcing problem. We get a bad night’s sleep and, depleted of energy, rely on coffee to power through our to-do lists. But that…
Opinion
by - December 7, 2025 10:16 am
An obligation to maintain sacred spaces
For more than a century, families in Fort Smith have trusted that their loved ones would be laid to rest in dignified, well-maintained cemeteries. Roselawn, Holy Cross, and Forest Park…
by - December 6, 2025 10:24 am
Fort Smith is part of the American flag ‘sojourn’
It is right, fitting, and proper to talk about Arkansas and specifically Fort Smith as part of the Flag Sojourn 250, the journey of a single American flag to every…
by - December 5, 2025 1:21 pm
Arkansas will not yield: Defending our farmers against Oklahoma AG’s overreach
For two decades, Oklahoma Attorneys General have pursued a misguided lawsuit against Arkansas-based poultry companies operating in the Illinois River Watershed. This litigation, originally filed in 2005, has morphed into…
by - December 3, 2025 8:14 am
Removing red tape
For as long as I’ve served in the Arkansas Legislature, I’ve taken pride in our state’s reputation for tackling difficult challenges through a conservative lens. Whether the issue is strengthening…
by - December 2, 2025 1:00 pm
Tough as steel
We’ve written plenty about the booming steel industry in Northeast Arkansas — an industry that is about to become a more dominant part of the state’s economy. Nucor Steel, which…
by - November 30, 2025 10:35 am
A call to fellow Arkansas employers
Last month, at the Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conference in Bentonville, I joined leaders from Ingeborg Initiatives, Excel by Eight and Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health to…
by - November 23, 2025 10:31 am
Health care is the future for NWA developers
Commercial real estate development and construction in Northwest Arkansas is “remarkably healthy,” according to the most recent Arvest Skyline Report released in late September. The proliferation of buildings under construction…
by - November 21, 2025 9:08 pm
Crypto loophole threatens Arkansas farmers
Farms are more than land. They’re places where livelihoods are built and what rural Arkansas economies depend on. For those in Howard, Sevier, and Little River County, access to credit…
by - November 18, 2025 3:52 pm
Smarter contracts needed for measurable student outcomes
Lawn care, meal delivery subscriptions, cell phone plans—every day, we enter into dozens of contracts. While some are more formal than others, the most successful agreements share two key ingredients:…
by - November 17, 2025 5:56 pm
Support Main Street this holiday season
Black Friday sales have likely been hitting your inbox before you got your kids’ Halloween costumes put away. But big box stores aren’t the only place to find a good…
by - November 12, 2025 12:36 pm
The interview: What both sides get wrong
In the supplier world — especially here in Bentonville, where the stakes are high and Walmart and Sam’s Club partnerships move fast — interviews aren’t just about filling a role….
by - November 10, 2025 12:03 pm
Most maternal deaths are preventable
Arkansas has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the United States. This problem isn’t limited to our state — the system is failing mothers across the country, especially…
by - November 8, 2025 11:33 am
Talk Business & Politics editorial: Transparency about a ‘Transparency Dashboard’
Let us be among the first to publicly applaud the Fort Smith Public School District’s new effort to provide more district information through a “Transparency Dashboard” that can be found…
by - November 4, 2025 7:00 am
Diverse NEA economy drives commercial growth
We are very fortunate to live and work in Northeast Arkansas. The commercial construction landscape is enjoying some of the strongest growth I’ve ever seen, with numerous new construction projects…
by - November 2, 2025 8:47 am
Navigating tension between teams
Recently, I was working with an organization that had developed some interdepartmental tension. The people in both departments were exceptionally talented and deeply passionate about the mission of their company….
by - October 26, 2025 9:03 am
The business case for doing good
Will Arkansas nonprofits weather what is being called the “perfect storm” of financial and operational challenges? Absolutely. But they will need community support to do it. Like nearly every industry,…
by - October 24, 2025 1:18 pm
Collaboration is key to NWA’s housing future
Five years ago, the Walton Family Foundation’s original Our Housing Future report warned of an impending housing crisis in Northwest Arkansas. In 2025, those warnings have become reality. While our…
by - October 19, 2025 1:51 pm
Cut tariff risk by tightening import practices
The global supply chain is more complicated than ever. Federal agencies are paying closer attention to how goods enter the United States, and tariff levels in certain sectors continue to…
by - October 12, 2025 1:25 pm
Leverage is no substitute for long-term discipline
Clients trust their financial advising team to offer guidance tailored to their needs and goals. That team can also provide a critical historical perspective when clients are considering different investment…