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Former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison to speak at UAFS

Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut and entrepreneur, will be a guest speaker April 9 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and share her experiences as a leader in…

Onyx Coffee Lab sees growth in Northwest Arkansas, beyond

Legend has it that a goat farmer in Ethiopia discovered coffee beans in the ninth century. He noticed that after his goats ate the “cherries” of a particular tree in…

Self-storage facilities sell for $23.75 million

Colorado-based real estate investment company Spartan Investment Group has acquired three existing self-storage facilities in Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release. The facilities in Bentonville, Rogers and Springdale comprise…

Real Deals: Hawthorne Heights in Bentonville sells for $22 million

A 54-unit residential development in northeast Bentonville recently sold for $22 million. The purchase price equals $407,407 per unit. Hawthorne Heights Landco LLC, managed by Davis Howell, bought the cottage…

Community School of the Arts seeking $5 million to finish fundraising campaign

The Community School of the Arts (CSA) and Institute for the Creative Arts (ISA) has entered its “crowning phase” in fundraising, which includes a possible $5 million request for support…

Walmart receives top spot in national grocery shopper survey

Bentonville-based Walmart held the top spot with 63% of U.S. shoppers in a survey using the retailer to shop for groceries, according to YouGov’s grocery store ranking survey for 2025….

Bentonville’s economic impact from events doubled from 2023

Visit Bentonville looks to build upon a record 2024 that generated $41 million in economic impact from events. That’s twice the amount of the previous record of about $19 million…

The 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program launched

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will partner with Farm Credit for the 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. In 2024, the Department awarded over $11,500 in grants to 21…

Justin Etter to become CEO of Craighead Electric Cooperative Corp.

Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation Board President Terry Rorex announced Wednesday (March 26) that Justin Etter of Jonesboro has been named as the next CEO of Craighead Electric. Etter was promoted…

Gov. Sanders signs PBM prompt pay bill; other PBM bill soon before committee

Legislation signed by Gov. Sarah Sanders requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacists for prescription drugs within 7-14 days after receiving an electronic claim. Another bill, likely to get much…

Variety of Northwest Arkansas startup programs underway, taking applications

Area businesses and organizations recently announced various accelerators, incubators and other programs supporting Arkansas startups. Following are the programs underway, in the works or need applicants. • ScaleUp Accelerator Bentonville-based…

UA alumni give $250,000 to ‘Opportunity’ scholarship campaign

University of Arkansas alumni Stephanie and Kevin Wilcox of Little Rock have given $250,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment, according to a university news release. “We are immensely…

Fort Smith February sales tax revenue below budget estimates

Fort Smith sales tax revenue was down in February, following the trend of the past 12-plus months. The city’s share of the Sebastian County sales tax was $1.79 million in…

Sandy and Sandi Sanders receive Golden Deeds Award

Former Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and long-time educator Dr. Sandi Sanders recently received the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Fort Smith Noon Exchange Club. The Fort Smith…

Arkansas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation distributes funding to cotton farmers

The Arkansas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation (ABWEF) board of directors authorized the distribution of a $1 per acre cash rebate to growers for reported 2024 cotton acres registered with the…

Ozark United FC releases plans for mixed-use development at stadium site

A planned soccer stadium for Ozark United FC in Rogers has grown to include a $250 million to $350 million sports-anchored entertainment district on 36 acres. Located at the intersection…

Southwest Power Pool COO: Peak electricity demand could rise 50% in next decade

In testimony before Congress on Tuesday (March 25), Southwest Power Pool COO Lanny Nickell said his regional transmission organization’s planners predict electricity needs in its footprint may grow by 50%…

168 UAMS medical school graduates match for residencies

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Match Day on Friday (March 21) led to 168 placements for residencies in 30 states. Match Day is where medical school graduates…

Ritter invests $4 million in Jacksonville fiber expansion

Ritter Communications is making a $4 million investment in Jacksonville to expand its RightFiber fiber optic internet. The project is expected to be completed in late 2025. RightFiber’s network is…

A-State receives National Science Foundation campus cyberinfrastructure grant

Arkansas State University has been awarded a $99,906 planning grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Campus Cyberinfrastructure program to assess the feasibility of upgrading high-end technology on campus. While…

Tonnage up almost 11% on the Arkansas River through May

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: USA Truck military support, Baptist Health to hold ‘MASH’ events

SGS opens Bentonville product testing lab

University of Arkansas to receive $5 million from state for food science center