by - May 13, 2020 4:46 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is preparing to ask for a renewal of the ¼-cent county-wide sales tax that benefits the institution and is set to sunset in…
by - May 13, 2020 3:11 pm
The owner of TempleLive says a decision has not yet been made on continuing with a May 15 concert that state officials have ordered to be canceled. Gov. Asa Hutchinson…
by - May 13, 2020 8:28 am
We are pleased to introduce the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 12th annual Fast 15 class. Our editorial staff checked references and sorted through several nominations before narrowing the list to…
by - May 12, 2020 5:02 pm
The Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will furlough its six employees in order to reach required budget cuts necessitated by the loss of income caused by the COVID-19…
by - May 12, 2020 2:59 pm
A cease and desist order is being sent to TempleLive in Fort Smith to stop a May 15 concert planned at the venue, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday (May 12)….
by - May 11, 2020 7:53 pm
A construction update presented to the Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education at a study session Monday (May 11) shows major projects on track to be completed prior to…
by - May 11, 2020 6:36 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday (May 11) a concert at TempleLive in Fort Smith is in violation of state guidelines for reopening indoor venues and has not been approved. TempleLive…
by - May 11, 2020 3:59 pm
Fort Smith Regional Airport Director Michael Griffin is not surprised with the significant downturn in enplanements, and he is hopeful the need to get back to business will soon result…
by - May 8, 2020 6:04 pm
On Thursday (May 7) the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) agreed that the city has proved that the sewer improvement program…
by - May 8, 2020 3:49 pm
With the city of Fort Smith returning to more normal operations, county and city officials are reminding residents to continue with safety and prevention measures such as social distancing and…
by - May 8, 2020 3:36 pm
Oklahoma City-based OGE Energy Corp. posted ongoing first quarter net income of $45 million, down from $47.1 million in the 2019 quarter. The per share earnings of 23 cents beat…
by - May 8, 2020 1:26 pm
Missouri-based Mercy Health System, which operates hospitals and clinics in multiple Arkansas cities, will begin furloughing employees across its four-state footprint next week. The furloughs are expected to last through…
by - May 8, 2020 11:40 am
Van Buren-based carrier USA Truck Inc. reported Thursday (May 7) a first-quarter loss of $2.55 million and revenue fell to $126.77 million as operational improvements were offset by pricing challenges…
by - May 7, 2020 4:18 pm
Crawford County businesses starting to reopen say they need help, and their chambers of commerce are setting up plans to do just that. After reviewing results of a recent COVID-19…
by - May 7, 2020 3:42 pm
Ed Harmon is expanding his warehouse and logistics footprint in Fort Smith with the acquisition of the 236,000-square-foot former Wal-Mart Distribution Center at 8100 S. Zero St. Walmart announced in…
by - May 7, 2020 2:13 pm
Mercy Health System said Thursday (May 7) the company will start reactivating services previously postponed amid the coronavirus outbreak in Arkansas. This reactivation will be done in phases to ensure…
by - May 6, 2020 6:35 pm
Shipments of products like those made at the Glatfelter plant in Fort Smith were up 6% year-over-year as the demand by consumers for sanitizing wipes grew amid the COVID-19 pandemic,…
by - May 6, 2020 5:26 pm
Jarred Rego of Fort Smith announced his candidacy for Fort Smith Board of Directors, Ward 1 position, Wednesday (May 6). Rego, is running for the seat held by Director Keith…
by - May 6, 2020 5:13 pm
The March jobs report for the Fort Smith metro shows the first signs of COVID-19 on the regional economy, with the jobless rate rising to 4.2%, up from 3.8% in…
by - May 5, 2020 8:44 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors at its regular meeting Tuesday (May 5) voted for an ordinance that will set a Planned Zoning District (PZD) for a portion of the…
