by - May 7, 2025 10:00 am
Precision agriculture or farming is a methodology within the industry that seeks new technologies to increase crop yields by lowering the levels of traditional inputs — land, water, fertilizer, herbicides…
by - May 6, 2025 8:37 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (May 6) voted unanimously to direct the city hold a sales tax election in 2030 to give voters a chance to reauthorize…
by - May 6, 2025 6:01 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) and Restore Hope plan to soon announce a what they say will be a “transformative” partnership to expand the 100 Families Initiative…
by - May 6, 2025 2:03 pm
Flood waters have receded across the Arkansas Delta and farmers are rapidly planting soybeans to make up for the loss of time. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 45%…
by - May 6, 2025 11:40 am
Thaden School, a private, independent school in Bentonville, won the 2025 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in contemporary architecture, according to a Monday (May…
by - May 6, 2025 11:33 am
Tyson Foods is revamping its cold storage network and process which includes selling four of its cold storage facilities to Novi, Mich.-based Lineage and creating annual cost savings. According to…
by - May 6, 2025 10:09 am
Martin Mahan has a plan for Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS) — a 100-day plan in fact. He was named the new superintendent of schools for FSPS on April 8….
by - May 6, 2025 10:00 am
The poultry sector, one of the largest in the U.S. agriculture industry, is dominated by broiler production, or chickens that are specifically raised for meat. Sales in the sector were…
by - May 5, 2025 9:55 pm
Cadence Bank announced Monday (May 5) that Chris Locke has expanded his role to become president of the North Central Arkansas division. In this position, he will oversee five markets…
by - May 5, 2025 9:48 pm
Hendrix College has been awarded a $2 million challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation to support the renovation of historic Galloway Hall on the school’s campus. Galloway…
by - May 5, 2025 5:02 pm
The Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission hopes to have a director hired within six months, but a focus on finding “character and integrity” in a person to help lead the…
by - May 5, 2025 1:30 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s longest-running awards program, Forty Under 40, is accepting nominations. The nomination deadline for the class of 2025 is Friday, May 23, and nominees must not…
by - May 5, 2025 12:59 pm
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has awarded $1 million to the University of Arkansas to expand electronics education by developing credit and non-credit courses related to workforce needs in…
by - May 5, 2025 12:52 pm
It was a mixed second quarter for Tyson Foods, which saw net income of $380 million, and adjusted earnings of 92 cents per share, up 48.38% from a year ago….
by - May 5, 2025 11:16 am
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities during May for small businesses to learn about funding, growing and marketing their business….
by - May 5, 2025 10:25 am
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday (May 5) that a new restaurant led by renowned chef Jennifer Maune will occupy the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr….
by - May 5, 2025 9:53 am
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, says he is waiting to see details of committee markup bills before deciding if he will support certain cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and taxes. The…
by - May 5, 2025 8:36 am
Arkansas State University had a $2.5 billion impact on the state during the fiscal 2022-23 year, according to a study by the Parker Strategy Group. The study is titled “A-State…
by - May 5, 2025 8:05 am
Born in Brentwood, Calif., Lily DeSpain spent seven years of her childhood in Beijing, China, where her parents worked at the American embassy. Her father was an FBI agent, and…
by - May 5, 2025 8:00 am
A hot, sweaty job detailing vehicles at the local Ford dealership one summer during high school helped Andrew Dunlap learn responsibility. It reinforced what his Catholic family emphasized: “Use your…
