Regions

Fort Smith enplanements down 1.2% through June

Traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport was down almost 6% in June, and followed a 2% decline in May. Also, total passengers traveling through the airport in the first…

Drought conditions impacting cattle producers across the state

Parts of Arkansas have been deluged with rain during the last week, but nearly all of the state is in some form of drought, according to the U.S. drought monitor….

Magnolia Regional Medical Center joins Baptist Health

Little Rock-based Baptist Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday (July 13) for Magnolia Regional Medical Center becoming part of its healthcare system. The event marked the official launch of Baptist…

Fort Smith Board to discuss cemetery ownership, homeless transport penalties

Another discussion about ownership and maintenance of cemeteries in Fort Smith, and a discussion about penalties for anyone transporting homeless people to Fort Smith are the only posted items on…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: UAFS publication award, Fort Smith police issue speed warning

Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. UAFS Publication Award The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from…

AG Griffin donates $1 million to U.S. Marshals Museum fundraising campaign

Another $1 million has been raised toward a $12 million matching fundraising campaign to support the U.S. Marshals Museum, with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin in Fort Smith on Friday…

Groundwater extractions in parts of the state remain above sustainable levels

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has released the 2025 Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Report. The report reflects mixed groundwater trends in Arkansas’ major aquifers. In the Alluvial aquifer, average groundwater levels…

The Supply Side: Walmart’s Sparky shopping agent drives more sales

Walmart executives are optimistic about the company’s AI-powered shopping agent known as Sparky. Even though agentic commerce — where AI agents and not humans shop for and make purchases for…

Foundever plans to add more than 200 jobs in Fort Smith

Miami-based Foundever plans to hire more than 200 people at its call center in Fort Smith, including bilingual customer service representatives, the company announced July 8. Foundever, formerly Sykes Enterprises,…

Real Deals: Bentonville medical office sells for $8.33 million

A 14,938-square-foot medical office building off Southeast Walton Boulevard in Bentonville recently changed hands for $8.33 million. The purchase price equals $557 per square foot. An affiliate of Nashville, Tenn.-based…

NWA Land Trust protects 80 acres with easements

The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust has permanently protected 80 acres in Washington County through recent conservation easements. A 30-acre Mowry property in the War Eagle Creek watershed along U.S. Highway…

Reports show Catsavis tops so far in Fort Smith mayoral campaign contributions

Campaign contribution reports show that just under $55,000 — at least — has been raised in the 2026 race for Fort Smith mayor. Several people have announced for the open…

Christian Brothers Automotive opens in Springdale

Christian Brothers Automotive, a vehicle repair franchise, recently opened a roughly 5,000-square-foot shop on more than 1 acre at 5285 Members Lane between Sam’s Club and Interstate 49 in Springdale….

Walton Family Foundation to provide over $3 million for public projects

The Walton Family Foundation will provide $3.15 million to support eight public space transformation projects in Northwest Arkansas over the next three years, according to a Wednesday (July 8) news…

Walton Family Foundation releases workforce study, more than $12 million invested

A new study commissioned by the Walton Family Foundation shows Northwest Arkansas is making progress in aligning student pathways with regional workforce priorities and identifying opportunities to strengthen access, quality,…

Air show to return to Fort Smith in May 2027

It’s going to be loud in early May of 2027. There will be thousands of motorcycles rolling in and around Fort Smith for the Steel Horse Rally, and modern fighter…

Fort Smith Board again rejects placing form-of-government question on the November ballot

The Fort Smith Board of Directors for the second time rejected a resolution that would place a change-of-government question on the November general election ballot. The vote fell along similar…

Bezos group gives Little Rock $30 million for park

The city of Little Rock is receiving a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund, a creation of Amazon creator Jeff Bezos and wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, to help…

Almost 1,000 Fort Smith water leaks repaired through June

Progress continues in reducing city of Fort Smith water leaks, with almost 1,000 leaks repaired in the first six months of 2026. The number of active leaks at the end…

Then and Now: Joseph Reece manages growth at RMP Law

Starting his law firm in 2005 was challenging for Joseph Reece. But he says that pivotal moment paid off. He founded RMP Law with partners Lee Moore and Neal Pendergraft,…

ArcBest announces organizational changes, 2% workforce reduction

Real Deals: 21 acres along I-49 in Rogers sell for $7 million

Arkansas medical marijuana sales down through June

Arvest to open first Texas location