by - October 9, 2024 12:17 pm
The city of Jonesboro has been awarded a $1 million grant from the United States Department of the Interior’s National Park Services, through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy program to build…
by - October 9, 2024 12:08 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has selected six Arkansas communities to participate in the 2024 Retail Academy program. The participating communities include Crossett, Hope, Marion, Morrilton, Newport, and Stuttgart….
by - October 9, 2024 10:44 am
In the wake of a Fed rate cut, investors might consider longer-term bonds or smaller-cap stocks to maintain yields amid falling returns from savings accounts and certificates of deposit, financial…
by - October 9, 2024 10:04 am
Fayetteville-based design firm Marlon Blackwell Architects will open its first office outside its principal office amid growth and leadership changes. The new 1,500-square-foot office will be in Bentonville, adjacent to…
by - October 9, 2024 8:51 am
Thanks to a $200,000 Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) grant, 3.5 more miles of trails could be paved in Greenwood by the end of the year, according to Casey Craig,…
by - October 8, 2024 8:49 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said the United States shouldn’t tell Israel how to defend itself following the attacks on it by Hamas last Oct. 7. His Democratic challenger, Caitlin…
by - October 8, 2024 6:58 pm
In the face of ongoing tough decisions about spending on and user rates for water and sewer systems, the Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Oct. 8) rejected a…
by - October 8, 2024 6:08 pm
Walmart announced Tuesday (Oct. 8) plans to expand its core pet care business in five new store locations, and virtual veterinary care, pet prescriptions and grooming services. Building on the…
by - October 8, 2024 4:25 pm
Performing arts center The Medium in Springdale has launched a pilot program to offer free space and support for creative and community-focused events or gatherings. InnerSpace is available to artists,…
by - October 7, 2024 7:29 pm
Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and his Democratic opponent, retired Army Col. Marcus Jones, both expressed opposition to a nationwide abortion ban in their 2nd Congressional debate Monday…
by - October 7, 2024 1:21 pm
The Little Rock & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) named Ryan Callison as its vice president of marketing and communications. A career destination marketer who previously worked at travel-focused agencies in Arizona,…
by - October 7, 2024 1:14 pm
Keo Fish Farms will spend $1.5 million to build an 856-kilowatt solar array at its Lonoke County facility. It will save the farm $110,726 during its first year and is…
by - October 7, 2024 1:08 pm
Real estate developers Carroll Caldwell, Marvin Hinton, and Ray Pierson had an ambitious plan. The three men wanted to form a real estate company in Jonesboro. They decided to develop…
by - October 7, 2024 1:01 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has added 20 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric trucks to its fleet and serve customers along the West Coast. “Our expertise, resources and…
by - October 7, 2024 12:55 pm
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro in September was above the same period in 2023, but the year still is coming in well under that of the record-breaking 2023…
by - October 7, 2024 12:18 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is excited to present the 10th annual C-Suite Awards class. The 2024 class includes top executives from various sectors, such as banking, construction, food, nonprofit…
by - October 4, 2024 7:25 pm
Mercy has opened a 65 Prime+ clinic in Fort Smith that is focused on providing care to Medicare patients age 65 and older. The hospital system says it’s the first…
by - October 4, 2024 4:09 pm
A panel discussion at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) is expected to explore the role of students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and…
by - October 4, 2024 11:58 am
Officials with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) were in Fort Smith on Thursday (Oct. 3) to gather public input on options to re-route or otherwise minimize truck traffic in…
by - October 4, 2024 9:04 am
Walmart said the client base for its data ventures business has increased by 173% over the past year, and small and medium-sized suppliers subscribing to the service increased 100%. The…
