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Pedal Kids releases app

Pedal Kids USA, a Bentonville-based organization that offers youth cycling education and family bike programs, has launched an app for Apple and Android devices, according to a news release. Pedal…

Report: Northwest Arkansas’ housing challenges have grown since 2019

The need for more affordable housing continues to accelerate in Northwest Arkansas, according to the Walton Family Foundation. The foundation released an update Tuesday (May 27) to its first Our…

Bentonville sales tax revenue declines, other cities see gains

The four largest Northwest Arkansas cities had mixed sales tax revenue results in their May reports. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale cumulatively reported sales tax revenue of $47.662 million, down…

Central States announces leadership changes

Tontitown-based Central States Inc. has named Doug Watts president of manufacturing, according to a Tuesday (May 27) news release. Longtime President Tim Ruger will transition to chief strategy officer. Watts…

Then & Now: Eldridge’s career defined by legal, bank, government work

Law, banking, and government have kept Conner Eldridge busy and fulfilled throughout his career, focusing on areas where he believes he can make a difference. “Growing up in small-town Arkansas,…

Russell estate donates $335,000 to Jones Center

The Jones Center in Springdale has received $335,036 from the estate of Robert Harvey Russell, nephew of Jones Truck Lines founder Harvey Jones, according to a news release. The gift,…

Arkansas Dental Centers opens clinic in Rogers

Arkansas Dental Centers recently opened a clinic at 3903 W. Financial Parkway in Rogers. It’s the company’s 11th location in Arkansas. The new clinic is led by Dr. Matthew Harrison…

Ozark Prosthodontics provides care for Baptist Health program

Fayetteville-based Ozark Prosthodontics will provide in-network care for the Baptist Health Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, according to a news release. The nonprofit program offers comprehensive medical care…

2 Fed presidents visit Northwest Arkansas, speak to area leaders

Two Federal Reserve District presidents discussed the importance of community banks and what the Fed and other federal agencies are doing to help them, such as through programs and events…

Mercy opens Centerton clinic

Health care provider Mercy recently opened a 3,200-square-foot therapy clinic in Centerton, according to a news release. Mercy Therapy Clinic – Centerton is at 1317 E. Centerton Boulevard. The clinic…

Anna Cannon named executive director of Helen Walton center

The Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center in Bentonville has appointed Anna Cannon as the center’s new executive director, according to a Thursday (May 22) news release. She begins in…

AC Hotel opens at the new Walmart home office

The 153-room AC Hotel Bentonville at 1201 S.E. Eighth St. in Bentonville recently opened at the entrance to the new 350-acre Walmart Home Office, according to a news release. AC…

Advocates discuss the push for improved maternal outcomes in Arkansas

It’s been a little more than a year since Gov. Sarah Sanders signed an executive order to improve maternal and infant health. There has since been a flurry of activity…

Walmart to cut 1,500 corporate jobs in cost-cutting restructuring

Bentonville-based Walmart confirmed Wednesday (May 21) it will cut 1,500 jobs within its U.S. and global technology businesses. Those losing jobs will be paid through August and may apply for…

University of Arkansas receives $10 million to create mental health hubs

A University of Arkansas team has received $10 million from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) to create and implement a central Crisis Hub and Crisis Continuum that will…

Fayetteville attorney Max Deitchler announces for House District 20 seat

Fayetteville-based attorney and former member of the Washington County Election Commission Max Deitchler announced Wednesday (May 21) he will seek the Arkansas House District 20 seat in the 2026 election….

Outgoing PAMT CEO Joe Vitiritto sells Fayetteville home

PAMT Corp. CEO Joe Vitiritto and Wendy Vitiritto sold their Fayetteville home the same week a federal filing was posted about his plans to resign from the Tontitown-based carrier. Joe…

Rep. Womack to seek re-election as 3rd District Congressman

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, who has risen through the ranks of Congress to chair key committees since first being elected in 2010, announced Tuesday (May 20) his intent to…

Walton Arts Center starts summer projects

The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville has begun about $1.55 million in renovation work. The center will renovate the Porter Warehouse interior at West Avenue and Spring Street after the…

Walton family reduce Walmart holdings by more than $1.5 billion

The Walton family recently downsized their holdings of Walmart stock inside the Walton Family Holdings Trust and the Walton Family Foundation through multiple equity trades involving 15,407,969 shares of Walmart…

Brad Doyle appointed as a director on the United Soybean Board

New World Screwworm infestation is spreading

Tyson Foods to pay outgoing COO $10.578 million

Change-of-government question returning to Fort Smith board meeting