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Historic Adelaide Hall in downtown Fort Smith to be demolished
There was hope a Nov. 6 fire at Adelaide Hall in downtown Fort Smith would not be the end of one of the city’s most historic buildings. But it is…
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Jonesboro receives $137,970 grant from Department of Energy
The city of Jonesboro has received a $137,970 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to replace 70 high-pressure sodium street lights with LEDs in underserved communities to enhance roadway…
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Home builder group works with students to build the Santa House
Local businesses, the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders (GFSAHB), community organizations and the Fort Smith Public School District are bringing a little magic to Fort Smith this year…
by - November 20, 2024 12:39 pm
Federal grant to help Fort Smith install safety measures on streets
Fort Smith has received a $1.241 million federal grant to advance the city’s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, also known as the Safe Fort Smith Plan. Part of the funds will…
by - November 20, 2024 12:30 pm
Real Deals: Rogers group buys Pea Ridge storage facilities for $6.57 million
Adjacent storage facilities comprising 93,431 square feet of commercial space in Pea Ridge recently changed hands for a combined $6.57 million. The purchase price equals $70 per square foot. Rogers…
by - November 20, 2024 12:26 pm
Good Gravy Group opens barbecue restaurant in Bentonville
Good Gravy Group, a Bentonville-based food and beverage company, recently opened barbecue restaurant Brothers Meethouse at Southeast Fifth and Southeast E streets in Bentonville. The restaurant features wood-fired and charcoal-finished…
by - November 20, 2024 12:21 pm
The Supply Side: Early holiday spending underway; lackluster year expected
Christmas shopping has begun with one in four consumers starting in October and the majority expected to reduce spending from a year ago, according to data research marketing agencies. The…
by - November 20, 2024 11:44 am
Jennifer Irwin promoted to lead Fayetteville chamber
Jennifer Irwin has been named president and CEO of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, effective Wednesday (Nov. 20). She replaces Steve Clark, whose last day in the position was Tuesday…
by - November 20, 2024 11:00 am
A-State receives $204,424 ARDOT grant for highway concrete research
A grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will allow Arkansas State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science to continue research focused on concrete. The university received $204,424…
by - November 19, 2024 8:27 pm
Study: Doubling UA engineering, computer grads would grow state GDP
Doubling the number of engineering and computer science graduates at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering from 2024 to 2035, along with doubling research and development spending and doubling…
by - November 19, 2024 8:18 pm
Fort Smith Board moves forward with federal climate grant participation
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Nov. 19) approved moving forward in the process to accept a $14.5 million grant that is part of the federal Climate Pollution…
by - November 19, 2024 3:31 pm
ACHE opens two new research centers
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education has officially opened its Biomedical Resource Center and the Center for Rehabilitation Research to focus on “innovative therapies” and “impactful studies.” The two centers…
by - November 19, 2024 3:05 pm
Lennar agrees to buy Rausch Coleman Homes
Miami-based Lennar Corp. announced Tuesday (Nov. 19) it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fayetteville-based Rausch Coleman Homes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is expected…
by - November 19, 2024 1:52 pm
Doula Alliance of Arkansas names Lori Ross as founding executive director
The Doula Alliance of Arkansas announced Tuesday (Nov. 19) Lori Ross as its founding executive director. With three decades of leadership experience in the medical and nonprofit sectors, Ross brings…
by - November 19, 2024 1:32 pm
Lyon College, City of Cabot finalize lease for veterinary school
Batesville-based Lyon College and the city of Cabot have finalized a lease agreement for the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine. The agreement was approved by the Lyon College Board…
by - November 19, 2024 1:21 pm
Hispanic group provides scholarships, plans closure
The NWA Hispanic Leadership Council recently awarded $120,000 in scholarships to 30 college students. According to a news release, the council will cease operations at the end of this year….
by - November 19, 2024 1:11 pm
Water for Good refreshes brand
Bentonville-based nonprofit Water for Good recently released a new brand, logo and identity after its merger with Lifewater International earlier this year. Lifewater International merged with Water for Good of…
by - November 19, 2024 12:55 pm
Fort Smith Board to discuss 2025 budgets, financial strategies
The City of Fort Smith budget hearing is set for Friday (Nov. 22) and the city’s Board of Directors are going in with a goal to balance the needs of…
by - November 19, 2024 12:30 pm
Four from Arkansas selected for DRA’s Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has selected 35 community leaders from its eight-state service region to participate in the 2025 Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy, a leadership development program…
by - November 19, 2024 10:52 am
Walmart posts quarterly gains in revenue, net income; raises full year guidance
Walmart again outperformed analyst expectations for a better-than-anticipated fiscal third quarter while also painting a rosy picture for the fiscal year. The Bentonville-based retail giant posted quarterly revenue of $169.588…