by - July 29, 2024 6:32 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville recently opened enrollment for its new trail technician program. Classes for the 12-week program start Sept. 13. The program, which is completed over 12…
by - July 29, 2024 5:59 pm
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institutional accrediting body for Arkansas State University, has notified Chancellor Todd Shields of its decision to accept the visiting team’s report on A-State, thereby…
by - July 29, 2024 5:30 pm
At least four of the firms involved with the planning and construction of Fort Smith Public School’s Peak Innovation Center disagree with the findings of an investigation earlier this year…
by - July 29, 2024 1:58 pm
The University of Central Arkansas closed out fiscal year 2024 with more than $15.9 million raised from 6,916 donors. This is the seventh consecutive year the university has surpassed its…
by - July 29, 2024 1:42 pm
The Port of Fort Smith will receive $500,000 from the more than $3.475 million in grants recently approved by the Arkansas Waterways Commission. The money will help Fort Smith officials…
by - July 29, 2024 12:04 pm
First Community Bank has promoted David Wood and Allen Williams to the positions of executive vice president, regional president, in their respective regions. Wood has worked at First Community Bank…
by - July 29, 2024 8:45 am
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary in Bentonville announced Monday (July 29) the appointment of Susan Peacock as chief impact officer. With Crystal Bridges set to unveil…
by - July 28, 2024 8:12 pm
Lyon College leaders gave a sneak preview of a new dental school – the first in Arkansas – on Thursday evening (July 25). Located in Little Rock’s Riverdale neighborhood in…
by - July 28, 2024 6:23 pm
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recently recognized Matt Jones, O.D., of Blytheville, as the organization’s 2024 Optometrist of the Year. AOA cited the tireless advocacy work Dr. Jones has led…
by - July 28, 2024 6:17 pm
Allen Engineering Corp. of Paragould has added two members to its executive team. Shannon Powers is the new director of Finance and Administration and Marcus Jarrett has been promoted to…
by - July 27, 2024 12:12 pm
The city of Bentonville, in coordination with Arkansas Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, will seek feedback on plans to extend Northeast J Street to Interstate 49. The 1.1-mile…
by - July 26, 2024 3:38 pm
Longtime Tyson Foods leader and well-known musician Ed Nicholson passed away Friday (July 26) at the age of 71, according to an announcement from his family. Ernest Edmund “Ed” Nicholson…
by - July 26, 2024 3:30 pm
Walmart plans to expand its autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacy business with 25 locations in Alabama, Idaho, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Walmart recently closed its healthcare clinics and sold its telehealth business…
by - July 25, 2024 7:49 pm
The Sebastian County Quorum Court in a special meeting Thursday (July 25) once again voted against funding its part of a slide expansion at Parrot Island Waterpark. The connected slide…
by - July 25, 2024 7:01 pm
Permanent funding for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will be a top legislative priority for State Sen. Ron Caldwell, R-Wynne, and State Rep. Fran Cavenaugh, R- Walnut Ridge,…
by - July 25, 2024 5:28 pm
Mercy said Thursday (July 25) it will move into three former Walmart Health Centers in supercenters in Fort Smith, Rogers and Springdale. Mercy said the clinics will offer primary care…
by - July 25, 2024 5:13 pm
High Street Equity Partners, with offices in Little Rock and Washington, D.C., is an investment partner in a $2.5 million seed round for Northwest Arkansas-based healthcare startup Sober Sidekick, according…
by - July 25, 2024 3:58 pm
Sebastian County is advertising for an election coordinator and a programmer to help with elections. Less than 95 days before early voting begins in Arkansas for the general election, the…
by - July 25, 2024 11:23 am
Fort Smith sales tax revenues through the first half of 2024 is cooling from what were record levels in 2023. The June report shows the city’s share of the countywide…
by - July 25, 2024 10:32 am
In a new partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, The Venture Center announced Thursday (July 25) the inaugural Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator. Applications for financial technology companies to be considered…
