by - April 11, 2026 11:31 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. School Foundation Awards The Fort Smith Public Schools Foundation recently recognized three educators and staff as part of the third…
by - April 10, 2026 8:11 pm
A 5k run, ruck march, address by a Holocaust survivor, and a military equipment display are part of the “Darby Days” weekend event in late April organized by the Fort…
by - April 10, 2026 11:56 am
Walmart’s e-commerce business has become a meaningful contributor to the retailer’s growth, now comprising roughly 20% of the company’s revenue. Last year, Walmart’s e-commerce sales exceeded $150 billion, with 27%…
by - April 10, 2026 11:26 am
The city of Rogers will soon reopen the Victory Theater after investing about $2 million to restore the venue, which was damaged by the May 2024 tornado. Arkansas Public Theatre…
by - April 10, 2026 11:13 am
Declines in the major categories of products shipped on the Arkansas River pushed commercial tonnage down more than 2% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period…
by - April 9, 2026 8:56 pm
St. Bernards Healthcare has expanded its cardiovascular footprint in Greene County opening a new clinic and a diagnostic center in Paragould Medical Park for its heart and vascular care services….
by - April 9, 2026 8:54 pm
Arkansas State University has received a $25,000 donation to establish the A-State Norris “Ray” Dacus Rockabilly Exhibit Endowment Fund, ensuring permanent support for the A-State Museum’s popular exhibit, “Rockabilly! The…
by - April 9, 2026 7:05 pm
Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith continues to draw attention from senior U.S. military officials. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Ebbing Thursday (April…
by - April 9, 2026 12:47 pm
Vantage 9 is the new name of Rogers-based Firebend. The company and its Control Tower product have rebranded under a single identity to eliminate confusion caused by the generic control…
by - April 9, 2026 11:42 am
More than 600 people and over 90 investors are expected to attend Onward FX on April 21 at Ledger in Bentonville. Jared Weinstein, co-founder of New York-based venture capital firm…
by - April 9, 2026 11:31 am
Dr. Ranu Jung, the founding director of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R) at the University of Arkansas (UA), is no longer in that position but remains in…
by - April 8, 2026 7:05 pm
The Williams Baptist University board of trustees approved a $20.4 million budget for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday (April 7). The budget is a 4.6% increase when compared the…
by - April 8, 2026 7:04 pm
Pediatrics Plus, a company that provides pediatric healthcare and therapy services across Arkansas, Texas, Missouri and Oklahoma, has opened its newest Farm in Searcy. This latest opening marks the organization’s…
by - April 8, 2026 4:02 pm
MoistureShield Inc., a wood composite decking company and division of outdoor living products manufacturer Oldcastle APG, was acquired Monday (April 6) by Grand Rapids, Mich.-based UFP Industries Inc. Financial terms…
by - April 8, 2026 2:59 pm
Three apartment complexes comprising 274 units in Benton and Washington counties recently changed hands in multiple transactions for a total of $17.82 million. The purchase price equals $65,066 per unit….
by - April 8, 2026 2:51 pm
Scarlet Letter, a Springdale-based craft producer of alcoholic beverages, recently established a partnership with Conestoga, Pa.-based Turkey Hill Dairy to develop and launch a line of hard beverages inspired by…
by - April 8, 2026 2:20 pm
Fort Smith-based First Bank Corp has announced completion of its acquisition of Russellville-based First State Bank. The planned transaction was first announced in January, and results in a bank company…
by - April 8, 2026 1:37 pm
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro area showed growth in March. Permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren totaled $33.287 million in March, 24.6% higher than $26.723…
by - April 8, 2026 1:00 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a Lowell-based transportation services provider, is expected to post increases in earnings and revenue in the first quarter as the freight market improves, analysts said….
by - April 7, 2026 5:58 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. will close 42 dealerships over the next week as market challenges impact its establishment of a “non-recourse revolving warehouse credit facility,” according to a Tuesday (April…
