by - July 23, 2025 8:44 pm
It used to be the promise of sizable cash prizes, free cruises or “get-rich-quick” schemes. But as consumers have become savvier to phishing attempts, so too have those executing them….
by - July 20, 2025 1:06 pm
The monthly indicators relied upon by economists to determine the state of the economy reveal it has entered the sixth year of an economic expansion that began in May 2020….
by - July 18, 2025 9:45 pm
Whether you’re hoping to sell a family business or expecting to inherit your parents’ estate soon, it’s important to have a plan in place that empowers you to manage your…
by - July 16, 2025 5:26 am
The federal budget bill recently signed into law requires states to implement work requirements for adults in Medicaid expansion programs by 2029. Much of the attention given to this provision…
by - July 12, 2025 2:38 pm
Economic uncertainty, high interest rates and escalating costs are creating significant challenges for small- to mid-sized businesses seeking loans. The rise from historically low rates has fundamentally altered the lending…
by - July 10, 2025 7:31 am
Congress just passed the Budget Reconciliation Bill, a sweeping 1,200-page piece of legislation that will significantly impact the U.S. economy. Commonly referred to as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” it…
by - July 6, 2025 9:29 am
After more than 20 years serving in the Pea Ridge government, I have come to understand that leadership is not just about making decisions – it’s about making informed, strategic…
by - July 1, 2025 8:30 am
From an early age, many of us are taught the value of saving and financial responsibility. We’re encouraged to fill our piggy banks with money from the Tooth Fairy and…
by - June 30, 2025 8:30 am
After months of limbo, Northeast Arkansas got presumably good news in late June. The $15 billion deal to allow Japanese-based Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel was approved with several…
by - June 23, 2025 3:54 pm
You can’t feed the future without the people who build it. Behind every farm, hatchery, and processing plant is a welder, technician, and truck driver who builds it, fixes it,…
by - June 22, 2025 1:45 pm
Nearly 25 years ago, in January 2001, I packed up and moved to Bentonville. Two days later, I started working at the local daily newspaper, the Benton County Daily Record….
by - June 22, 2025 10:49 am
A few years ago, I sat down with a leader for a conversation about his organization. At that time, I was conducting a case study on his organization. I was…
by - June 17, 2025 12:43 pm
I recently had the opportunity to represent Arkansas at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Indianapolis — an international gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders focused on fostering innovation…
by - June 16, 2025 4:43 pm
The meandering, often confusing and frequently frustrating plan eventually approved by Fort Smith voters to substantially fund federally-mandated sewer system improvements included talk from a few that funding for parks…
by - June 14, 2025 4:36 pm
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the joys of parenthood and reflect on what it takes to truly support families. As two fathers serving in the Arkansas House of…
by - June 14, 2025 1:45 pm
Editor’s note: This essay, with a few minor edits, was first published in 2005. There comes a time to sell stuff long ago tucked away in closets, kitchen cabinets, attic,…
by - June 8, 2025 10:06 am
When the secretary of Housing and Urban Development visits your community, accompanied by a member of Congress and the governor, you know housing is a major issue for your region….
by - June 6, 2025 4:42 pm
A thriving workforce starts with a culture that values whole-person wellness — physical, mental, and emotional. Every June, Professional Wellness Month gives organizations a powerful opportunity to spotlight the health…
by - June 3, 2025 10:00 am
Health care professionals provide essential services, but one important service to our medical community is trusted financial advice. This applies to everyone, whether they’re starting out as a recent graduate…
by - June 3, 2025 7:20 am
We’re racing toward a paradox that will define the next 100 years: feeding two worlds at once – one bursting with growth, the other aging and shrinking. That’s the future…
