by - January 26, 2026 2:00 pm
Small businesses are increasingly relying on cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital tools to remain competitive. These technologies not only streamline operations and reduce costs but also enhance the customer…
by - January 25, 2026 2:00 pm
I was having a conversation the other day with a friend about “things to do” in Arkansas and, of course, we came up with plenty of suggestions to consider. Arkansas…
by - January 25, 2026 10:38 am
The entrepreneurial spirit is undeniable in Northwest Arkansas. Local businesses fuel our growth, provide services, create jobs and shape our culture. Building a business is challenging, and the financial landscape…
by - January 19, 2026 11:10 am
I’ve spent most of the last decade slinging software. That usually meant flying to both coasts, chasing meetings, and waiting weeks for a simple yes or no. Then I showed…
by - January 18, 2026 10:25 am
Every day I wake up, and the first battle is internal. I’m fighting my own negativity — the learned hesitation that starts with the first “no” we hear as a…
by - January 18, 2026 8:31 am
When people think about Arkansas, they picture our mountains, our trails, our music, and our world-class hospitality. Tourism is a cornerstone of our economy, supporting more than 70,000 jobs and…
by - January 14, 2026 6:31 pm
If you’re like most investors, you’ve noticed the impact of higher inflation in recent years – whether at the gas pump or the grocery store. American investors are experiencing the…
by - January 13, 2026 9:19 pm
American agriculture is the quiet guardian of American power, and no nation can project strength abroad if it cannot feed its people at home. Today, America’s farmers and ranchers feed 340 million…
by - January 12, 2026 8:20 pm
If you have ever tried to lose weight, you know the cycle. You plan ahead, buy healthier food and commit to exercise. At first, the scale moves and your clothes…
by - January 8, 2026 10:04 pm
Physicians are our patients’ biggest allies. Our commitment to connecting and caring for patients pushed us through medical school, which didn’t come cheap. Yet, today, our core mission is disrupted…
by - January 6, 2026 9:22 pm
The phrase “high-quality instructional materials” sounds boring, even to me, and I’m a teacher. But the blandness of the language belies its importance – these materials are critical for teacher…
by - January 4, 2026 11:27 am
As Arkansas nonprofits reflect on the past year and its ups and downs, a well-known saying often comes to mind: “This too shall pass.” It is a hopeful sentiment that…
by - December 30, 2025 10:00 am
Turnover is inevitable in business and other aspects of life. We sometimes think that reliable folks will be in their roles forever. Last week, we learned that Dr. Brendan Kelly,…
by - December 29, 2025 1:00 pm
My sixth grade student Dalton wasn’t in school when his class went outside for an air temperature experiment in science. He wasn’t there when they analyzed photographs from World War…
by - December 28, 2025 12:46 pm
After arriving in Fayetteville, it doesn’t take long to realize that sports are woven into the city’s DNA. From Razorback game days to the cyclists on our trails to families…
by - December 22, 2025 9:31 am
How will we remember 2025? Amid many bright spots — low unemployment, strong consumer spending and easing inflation — we’ve experienced unique challenges due to what Deloitte calls a “rapidly…
by - December 11, 2025 7:34 pm
Arkansas, like other states, faces challenges in maintaining access to healthcare professionals, especially in rural areas. Analyses of healthcare workforce data by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement show that…
by - December 10, 2025 11:40 am
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 - December 8, 2025 11:48 am
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…
by - December 7, 2025 10:16 am
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…
