by - December 13, 2016 9:11 pm
The Fort Smith School Board interviewed Dr. Mike Roth, the first of two finalists for the position of superintendent on Tuesday (Dec. 13) in a daylong event that included interviews…
by - December 13, 2016 7:45 pm
The U.S. Marshals Museum Board of Directors on Tuesday (Dec. 13) approved a budget and timeline that will see the organization push to raise $30 million in the next few…
by - December 13, 2016 6:46 pm
Former Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Donald Corbin died Monday. He was 78. According to The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture, Corbin was elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court in…
by - December 13, 2016 6:20 pm
Additional funding for the state’s pre-kindergarten program could be found by a simple funds shift within the state Education Department budget, Sen. Uvalde Lindsey, D-Fayettevile, told a forum Tuesday (Dec….
by - December 13, 2016 5:31 pm
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) is down to its last 1,800 marketable acres, FCRA Executive Director Ivy Owen said Tuesday (Dec. 13) at the Fort Smith Board of Directors…
by - December 13, 2016 5:22 pm
America’s Car-Mart signed off on an amended lending agreement, extending its revolving credit until 2019 and increasing its total permitted borrowings by more than 15%. On Monday (Dec. 12), lenders…
by - December 13, 2016 5:19 pm
Arkansas-based companies exported nearly $6 billion of goods last year, the majority of which went to Mexico and Canada. “There is one country that is the most significant trading partner….
by - December 13, 2016 4:34 pm
The Schmieding Foundation of Springdale has given $1 million toward the construction of Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus in Springdale, according to a news release. With the gift, the hospital’s occupational…
by - December 13, 2016 4:12 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (Dec. 13) outlined details of his $50.5 million tax cut plan for the upcoming 90th General Assembly that he says will focus on reducing the…
by - December 13, 2016 2:53 pm
Little Rock-based McLarty Automotive Group (MAG) announced Tuesday (Dec. 13) the acquisition of five dealerships and two collision centers from Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive. The purchases include BMW of Little Rock,…
by - December 13, 2016 2:27 pm
AT&T on Tuesday (Dec. 13) unveiled its long-awaited “ultra-fast” one gigabit Internet service that will be available immediately to specific locations in central Arkansas, including Little Rock, Bryant, Maumelle, North…
by - December 13, 2016 10:28 am
As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to hold its final meeting under President Barack Obama, expectations are high that the Central Bank will raise rates for only the…
by - December 13, 2016 9:59 am
Arkansas-based carriers ABF Freight, J.B. Hunt Transport Services and USA Truck were named as three of the 2016 Top 100 Truckers by Inbound Logistics magazine. “The top truckers offer the…
by - December 13, 2016 9:27 am
David Jetter, former corporate chef for Tyson Foods, was recently hired by competitor George’s as vice president of culinary innovation and product development. Jetter will oversee all aspects of George’s…
by - December 13, 2016 9:00 am
Ecoark Holdings Inc. of Rogers announced Monday (Dec. 12) it is trading on a new public market, specifically on OTCQX, under the symbol EARK. The debut allows the company to…
by - December 12, 2016 6:57 pm
The process of interviewing an estimated 650 prospective students for the inaugural class of the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith could have an economic impact of more…
by - December 12, 2016 6:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s focus on computer coding and so-called STEM education in Arkansas has led to a first-of-its-kind public-private deal with technology giant Microsoft Corp. In a crowded press conference…
by - December 12, 2016 5:12 pm
The members of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission on Monday (Dec. 12) had their first meeting, took an oath, elected a chairperson, heard a couple of brief presentations, and decided…
by - December 12, 2016 4:25 pm
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville has received full accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care as a chest pain center with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and resuscitation….
by - December 12, 2016 4:21 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College has hired Jason Paul, former chef/owner of Heirloom in downtown Rogers, as a chef instructor for its culinary program, according to an NWACC press release. Paul…
