by - May 22, 2025 10:42 am
It’s been almost a year since Amanda Hager was named executive director of Main Street Fort Smith, formerly 64.6 Downtown. As the new director, she ushered in new branding and…
by - May 22, 2025 9:55 am
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…
by - May 22, 2025 9:44 am
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…
by - May 22, 2025 8:55 am
To capitalize on Arkansas’ growing outdoor recreation economy, state leaders are building and expanding resources to help entrepreneurs and communities with grants, startup accelerators, online marketing, and a new venture…
by - May 22, 2025 7:09 am
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…
by - May 21, 2025 7:42 pm
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…
by - May 21, 2025 4:12 pm
Windgate Foundation has awarded new grants totaling $9.49 million directed for scholarships, arts education initiatives, and community outreach at Arkansas State University, Chancellor Todd Shields said on Wednesday (May 21)….
by - May 21, 2025 3:51 pm
Southern Bancorp Bank announced the hiring of Brad Paul as its first Little Rock Market President, the latest expansion of the CDFI’s efforts in the capital city. “Brad is one…
by - May 21, 2025 1:27 pm
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…
by - May 21, 2025 11:56 am
Sharp County has been certified as an ACT Work Ready Community. The certification is the result of a collaborative initiative among the Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, Ozarka College, and…
by - May 21, 2025 11:56 am
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….
by - May 21, 2025 10:32 am
Armor Bank has opened the bank’s new west Little Rock branch on Chenal Parkway. The bank will celebrate its grand opening with an open house to the public on Wednesday,…
by - May 20, 2025 7:51 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors voted Tuesday (May 20) to restrict tobacco and vape shops from opening within 500 feet of a school or daycare. The new ordinance does…
by - May 20, 2025 4:36 pm
The Randolph County Heritage Museum has received its largest donation in the organization’s history. Don Cox, a long-time supporter of the museum, donated more than $150,000 in memory of Ruth…
by - May 20, 2025 4:30 pm
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…
by - May 20, 2025 4:24 pm
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…
by - May 20, 2025 2:05 pm
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…
by - May 20, 2025 2:00 pm
More than a year ago, Omega Mitchell was pregnant and didn’t know what to expect. The West Memphis native attended an expectant mothers program hosted by NYIT College of Osteopathic…
by - May 20, 2025 1:57 pm
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…
by - May 20, 2025 11:18 am
A 56-unit apartment complex near the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has a new owner after a transaction worth $8.05 million. The purchase price equals $143,750 per unit. Fayetteville-based BH…
