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ASU veterinary college to help reduce Arkansas’ shortage

Arkansas has never had a veterinary school and now the state is on the verge of having two. Construction on the first public school in the state is on schedule….

Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward: Bailouts, state creativity needed for farm survival

A late September national conference of agricultural leaders, including U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, was held in Arkansas and gave some hope to farmers across the state who…

GOP candidates dominate Fort Smith metro legislative races on first day of filing

Few Democrats emerged Monday (Nov. 3) in Arkansas House and Senate district races in the Fort Smith metro. Monday was the first day of filing for candidates in the 17…

Van Buren sales tax revenue 4% above budget projection

Things are looking bright for the city of Van Buren’s budget with sales tax revenue totals up compared to the same time in 2024. City sales tax year-to-date total is…

‘Speak Out!’ program at A-State aids Parkinson’s patients with therapy

The Department of Communication Disorders (DCD) at Arkansas State University is the “Speak Out!” Therapy and Research Center in the state. Developed by the Parkinson Voice Project, the program helps…

Fort Smith metro building permit values up 20% through October

Fort Smith metro building activity in October was up almost 40% compared with the same period in 2024, and regional permit numbers continue to surpass those of last year, according…

Synchrony to sponsor annual concert series at Walmart AMP

The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) in Rogers announced Monday (Nov. 3) that consumer financing company Synchrony is the new title sponsor for the venue’s annual concert series, or the…

Bentonville-based HFA acquires Boston design firm TRIA

HFA, a Bentonville-based architecture and engineering firm, announced Monday (Nov. 3) that it has acquired TRIA, a Boston-based architecture firm known for its life sciences and laboratory design. Financial terms…

The Supply Side: Walmart Marketplace a launching pad for smaller companies

Walmart continues to grow its online marketplace business. The retailer has more than 200,000 active sellers and has added 44,000 sellers in the past few months, according to Marketplace Pulse,…

Executive Summary: Policing more than ‘nabbing the bad guy,’ says Fort Smith Police Chief Danny Baker

Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Metro Daily News Executive Summary series is focused on looking under the title, so to speak, of a business, government, and nonprofit executive in the…

Researchers working on modernization of poultry processing

Dr. Jeyam Subbiah was at the grocery store and wanted to grab some chicken. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shelves were empty. He was stunned. Tyson Foods,…

Hendrix, UCA sign MOU for health grad programs

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and Hendrix College entered into a new agreement that establishes a pathway for Hendrix students to pursue graduate study in health-related fields at UCA….

Arkansas Ag department awards grants for specialty crop industry

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has selected six projects to receive a total of $336,560 in funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Funded by the U.S. Department…

Then & Now: Singleton’s life, banking career defined by agriculture, farming

Jim Singleton knows farming. It’s his family heritage, his life’s work, his family’s future and his hobby. Singleton grew up on a farm in western Benton County. His grandparents, who…

Chris Jones sees path to build on 2nd District vote totals

Chris Jones, the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial nominee, is a 2026 candidate for U.S. Congress, District 2. He may have primary competition, but hopes to square off against incumbent GOP U.S….

City engineer says ‘tough decisions’ needed with Fort Smith street work plans

Ben Marts has told the Fort Smith Board of Directors that reduced funding for streets, bridge and drainage work will in the future require “some tough decisions” and changes in…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ArcBest board moves, teen center, and a jury verdict

Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Board Move The board of directors at Fort Smith-based ArcBest have appointed Chris Sultemeier as a new director, effective…

NWTI opens $8 million ammonia refrigeration center, marks 50th anniversary

More than 100 people attended an invitation-only event on a chilly Thursday evening (Oct. 30) at Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) in Springdale to celebrate the opening of its new $8…

UAFS announces community business, leadership awards

Longtime businessman and community supporter Fred Williams is the recipient of the inaugural Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center Distinguished Service and Commitment Award, according to the University of Arkansas at…

Onward FX event brings NWA, central Arkansas together with worldwide investors

The next generation of legacy business leaders from Arkansas shared their thoughts Thursday (Oct. 30) on the future of entrepreneurship and home-grown startups at a conference in Little Rock that…

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO

Farmers & Merchants Bank names Lee Ann Hoskyn to head marketing

769-acre Madison County preserve to be protected, opened to public