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Tyson CFO suspended after DWI arrest

John R. Tyson, Tyson Foods chief financial officer, again finds himself on the wrong side of the law after being arrested by the University of Arkansas police early Thursday (June…

Heartland Forward appoints Cara Osborne as new senior fellow

Heartland Forward, based in Bentonville, announced Thursday (June 13) that it has appointed Cara Osborne as its new senior fellow. Osborne, who holds a master’s in nursing from Vanderbilt University…

Arkansas farmers have avoided solar flare disruptions

Richard Carrington and Richard Hodgson were studying sun spots when a phenomenon happened that had never been observed by humans. Working independent of each other, the two scientists documented evidence…

PEPM Group buys new Fayetteville office building

PEPM Group, an engineering services firm based in Tulsa, is relocating its Fayetteville office to a larger building. The company paid $2.35 million for the 10,000-square-foot building at 1088 E….

The Supply Side: Walmart rolls out new private brand Bettergoods

Walmart has a long history with private brands, offering over 29,000 products in 20 categories since 1983. Among these is the Ol’ Roy dog food brand, named after Sam Walton’s…

Then & Now: Williams to pass torch, wrap up 32-year career at UARK Federal Credit Union

Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the June 3 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…

AEDC announces rural services grants

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services recently awarded grants totaling $806,125 to 29 Arkansas cities and counties. AEDC Executive Director Clint O’Neal, Director of Rural Services Becca…

Specialty hospital opens in White Hall

Anchor Health Properties, a national full-service healthcare real estate development, management, and investment company focused exclusively on medical outpatient buildings and specialty healthcare facilities, recently celebrated the grand opening of the Jefferson…

Hendrix College, Clinton School announce degree partnership

Hendrix College and the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas announced Wednesday (June 12) a new partnership to prepare Hendrix students for careers as public service…

Little Rock Port Authority elects officers; Clay McGeorge elected as chair

The Little Rock Port Authority Board of Directors met Wednesday (June 12) and voted to elect its new slate of officers. Clay McGeorge will serve as chair; and Stan Hastings…

Tyson Foods adds former Cisco Systems technology exec to its board

Tyson Foods announced Wednesday (June 12) that Maria Martinez, a former chief operating officer at tech firm Cisco Systems, will join the company’s board of directors. Tyson is increasing its board…

Towson Avenue overlay work to begin in early July

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is expected to begin resurfacing Highway 71B (Towson Avenue) in Fort Smith in early July. The project had been scheduled for June but was delayed…

The Stitt Group in Rogers earns BBB award

Rogers-based The Stitt Group was one of four Arkansas companies to receive an ethics award from the Better Business Bureau. Founded in 1978, The Stitt Group is a residential energy…

A-State raises tuition and budget for the 2024-2025 school year

The Arkansas State University System board of trustees recently approved a $363.1 million budget, tuition and fee hikes, for 2024-2025 at its seven institutions, and formally hired a new system…

Former Fire Chief Kevin Miller to seek spot on Jonesboro City Council

Former Jonesboro Fire Chief Kevin Miller will seek a position on the Jonesboro City Council. Miller will vie for the seat being vacated by Mitch Johnson, who is not seeking…

Windsor Door to add production line with $21 million LR expansion

Little Rock-based Windsor Door announced Wednesday (June 12) it will grow manufacturing capacity with a $21 million production line expansion. The manufacturer and distributor of residential garage and commercial sectional…

ATU-Ozark, Van Buren schools partner on automation tech classes

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark and the Van Buren Public School District have partnered to give Van Buren High School students the opportunity to study automation technology and gain college credits. VBHS…

Graham Cobb founds new consulting firm, Paceline Strategies

Former Bentonville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Graham Cobb has launched a new consulting firm, Paceline Strategies. Cobb, who has recently served as Senior Policy Officer at Walton Enterprises,…

$1 million commercial acreage deal tops recent property move in Craighead County

ABS Southern Hills LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from April 15 to May 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The…

Inaugural Fort Smith food truck festival set for June 22

Fort Smith foodies will be in for a treat during the inaugural Fort Smith Food Truck Festival on June 22. The event is presented by the Fort Smith Downtown Business…